Food Matters Live Manchester main stage programme announced
Food Matters Live Manchester returns to Emirates Old Trafford on 13–14 May, bringing together leading experts in NPD, technical innovation, and product reformulation.
Dr. Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Director of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein and Reader in Bioengineering at Imperial College London, will deliver the keynote address, sharing the latest research on alternative proteins and sustainable food systems.
Giles Yeo MBE, Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, will lead a discussion on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), examining the science behind the debate and its implications for public health and reformulation.
Rob Hobson, Registered Nutritionist, will also explore the growing role of functional nutrition in product development.
The programme will also feature speakers from across the industry, including:
Andy Thomas, Founder, BetterYou
Mark Schomberg, Culinary and NPD Manager, Kraft Heinz
Stephen Humphries, Executive Development Chef, Vacherin
Elin Roberts, Co-Founder, Better Nature
Luke Heeney, Head of Product, Biotiful Gut Health
Dr. Emily Jevons, Nutritionist, Total Endurance Nutrition
Matthew McAuliffe, Plant & Futures Director, The Compleat Food Group
Lauren Woodley, Senior Nutrition Manager, Nomad Foods Europe Ltd
and many more!
