Food Matters Live

We would like to thank the roundtable partners who have shared their insights and thought-leadership at Food Matters Live Manchester over the last two days. ⬇️ Find out what key topics were discussed in their roundtable sessions below: Kate Lefroy and Martha Wood from Ulrick & Short explained how attendees can source ingredients for impactful product development, delving into ingredients that not only minimise environmental impact but also support ethical sourcing and improve public health. Humane Society International hosted two roundtables with Joanna Randall sharing the development of Humane Society UK’s Forward Food plant-based training programme, and Jenny Chandler shoxwcasing how to get more plants on a plates, with attendees tasting parched peas on toast with beetroot and walnut cream. Drew Campbell, CISSN and Seiji Aoyagi from NiHPRO showcased a new ingredient for delicious-tasting flavoured protein powders, beverages, and snacks. Laura Contin from European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance focussed on sports and active nutrition, discussing how to navigate the policy, political and regulatory landscape. On Day 2, Mohammed Hamoud, Ph.D. from the Culinary Arts Commission, وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture built on his lunchtime address on day 1 by hosting a roundtable that delved further into the International Food Atlas. If you missed out on joining us, stay tuned to discover the 2025 dates: https://lnkd.in/dV6hgNmN Partner with us: https://lnkd.in/gU3PBX2h

🎄 Welcome to Day 9 of the Christmas Advent Calendar! We would like to highlight the podcasts that we recorded with this year’s event partners, Griffith Foods, IFF, Azelis, DAABON, and AAK. Catch-up on their episodes as they take you through key insights on topics including new product development, palm oil, insights led innovation and fats and oil solutions. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://lnkd.in/dF6xenXW Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dShwfbP2 Food Matters Live: https://lnkd.in/ekPcz2bv

For Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, we would like to celebrate our partner DAABON who joined us this year and will return in 2025. They showcased their innovative ingredient solutions to product development and innovation professionals via a showcase of insights and tastings across Ascot and Manchester. DAABON will return in 2025 for the debut of Food Matters Live Rotterdam to further showcase their sustainable palm oil solutions. Discover the highlights from one of their previous showcase sessions to find out what could be in store in 2025. Save your place: https://lnkd.in/eGHxqZev

Welcome to Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar! Are you considering attending Food Matters Live next year? Hear what our previous attendees had to say about their experience at the events. Whether you join us across Ascot, Manchester, Dublin or at the debut event in Rotterdam, unrivalled food and drink industry knowledge and innovations will be waiting for you. At Food Matters Live you will benefit from: - Panels and presentations with industry thought leaders - The opportunity to meet ingredient innovators trailblazing the future of food and drink - The chance to attend roundtables with businesses providing solution led insights - Relaxed networking opportunities with your peers facing the same challenges Prepare for the new year and save your space: https://lnkd.in/dV6hgNmN

🎄 Welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar! Have you caught up on the latest podcasts from this year’s Food Matters Live events? Find out what you missed by catching up on the recordings from some of the key panel discussions that took place this year. Industry experts discuss key insights such as how consumers are driving innovation, sustainable nutrition, the mega trends driving change, the flavours of the future, how technology is transforming product development and more. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://lnkd.in/dF6xenXW Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dShwfbP2 Food Matters Live: https://lnkd.in/ekPcz2bv

For Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, we would like to celebrate our partner IFF, who joined us this year and will return in 2025. They showcased their innovative ingredient solutions to product development and innovation professionals via a showcase of insights and tastings across Ascot, Manchester and Dublin. They will return in 2025 to Manchester and Ascot, while also joining the debut event in Rotterdam. In today’s advent calendar, discover the highlights from one of their sessions and hear from Vincent Mathys, Marketing Director EMEA, IFF about their experience of hosting a partner showcase with Food Matters Live. Join us in 2025: https://lnkd.in/dV6hgNmN

What do we know about the scientific links between what we eat and how healthy we are in later life? In the latest episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we dive deep into the link between nutrition and healthy ageing, but bringing together highlights from previous episodes on the topic. With an ageing population in much of the western world, growing old healthily is of increasing concern to a growing number of people. Take a deep dive into the topic by listening to the latest episode covering: - Healthy ageing and nutrition trends - What healthy ageing actually looks like - Blueberries and so-called ‘superfoods’ - Fortification and claims on packaging Jane Murphy, Professor of Nutrition and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health and Social Services at Bournemouth University provides her insights as part of the podcast highlights. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://lnkd.in/eRer_4js Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eMt2KRHw Food Matters Live: https://lnkd.in/eJdKFDvM

For Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, we are delighted to announce that Food Matters Live is coming to Rotterdam on the 23 - 24 September! The event will serve an ambitious community of over 500 industry professionals across a region known for vibrant innovation in sustainable food and nutrition. Taking place at the Ahoy Convention Centre, the event will also offer the added benefit of a co-location with Gastvrij Rotterdam, Rotterdam’s leading event for ambitious professionals working in hospitality. Don't miss out on a rich programme focussing on ingredient innovation and positive nutrition including: - Panels and presentations with the experts - Roundtables with industry thought-leaders - Relaxed networking and 121 meetings Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eGHxqZev

Welcome to Day 3 of the Food Matters Live 12 Days of Christmas Calendar!   For today’s surprise, we are delighted to announce some of the partners returning for next year’s events, who partnered with us throughout 2024.    IFF, DAABON, Kreglinger Europe NV and BENEO will continue to share their latest innovations and developments to the pre-qualified audience of premium food innovators across leading brands, manufacturers, QSRs, retailers and foodservice at the forefront of food innovation and nutrition.   Watch the short video below to find out which locations across Ascot, Manchester, Dublin and Rotterdam you could meet them at.   Join them: https://lnkd.in/dV6hgNmN

Technology is reshaping the food industry, enabling faster innovation, improved efficiency, and more personalised product offerings. But how are businesses navigating the balance between cutting-edge tools and consumer expectations, especially when it comes to new product development (NPD)? Andrew Godley provides his insights as part of the panel of experts in the latest episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded live at the Ascot event in October. The panel will delve into pros and cons of emerging technologies, the importance of balancing data-driven insights with the human touch, and how businesses are leveraging tech to scale quickly without compromising on quality. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://lnkd.in/gvDKQ3QP Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ge4Bq3vZ Food Matters Live: https://lnkd.in/gh2Nb8p7