400 speakers. 800 innovators. Thousands of visitors: get ready for the future of food and drink at Food Matters Live 2017
With doors set to open in just a few days, discover the latest trends and newest better-for-you products on the market at Food Matters Live – the biggest ever cross-sector event to address the most hotly contested issues to affect the food and drink industry this year.
Hear experts debate whether the year-old childhood obesity strategy is actually making a difference – and how industry is responding to government calls for lower levels of sugar, salt and calories in everyday products.
Find out how diets and eating habits are changing – and the influence of health conscious consumers, Millennials and Generation Z on the future of food retail.
And explore this year’s key trends, such as healthy snacking, natural and organic, functional and novel ingredients, sustainable proteins, free-from, sports nutrition and nutraceuticals.
Don’t miss the Food Matters Live CPD accredited education programme, which includes 15 live debates hosted by BBC journalists Anita Anand, Simon Jack and Timandra Harkness, 400 speakers, 80 practical and
applied seminars – plus more than 800 exhibitors and 16,000 visitors from across the food, health and nutrition spectrum.
Take the opportunity to interview business leaders, policy makers and big names at the forefront of food manufacturing, distribution, foodservice, retail, research, science, public health and nutrition.
Key highlights include:
A rare opportunity to hear award-winning chef Heston Bluementhal, Sainsbury’s former chief executive Justin King and neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield sharing their industry experience and invaluable insight
Public Health England’s Duncan Selbie and British Soft Drink Association’s Gavin Partington assessing the sugar reduction programme and the challenges faced by big manufacturers to reformulate
Prue Leith, vice-president of the Sustainable Restaurant Association and the new face of The Great British Bake Off, taking take part in a panel discussion on tackling obesity in the out-of-home sector. Also UK based Trinidad and Tobago chef Sabrina Zeif is expected to conduct a cooking demonstration on Wednesday 22nd November showcasing unique Trinbagonian cuisine.
Trinidadian chef Sabrina Zeif.
Leading lights from the Food and Drink Federation, the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Which? considering the consequences of Brexit for industry and what it will mean for food security.
The presentation of the first Food Matters Live awards, which celebrate inspiring innovation and creativity across the food and drink industry.
To attend, please register as Press – click here to register now.
Visit www.foodmatterslive.com to create your own itinerary planner and organise your visit.
Now in its fourth year, Food Matters Live takes place on 21-23 November 2017 at London’s ExCeL.
Opening times:
Tuesday, 21 November 10.00 – 17.00
Wednesday, 22 November 10.00 – 17.00
Thursday, 23 November 10.00 – 16.00
Register for this unique event, which is free to attend and brings together the food and drink industry, retailers, foodservice providers, government, and those working in nutrition and health – click here to register now.
Members of the Press will have access to the VIP lounge situated within Food Matters Live, which includes free hot drinks and Wi-Fi access.
To help plan your visit, please refer to our day-by-day planner, event preview and advice on travel and accommodation.
The Food Matters Live exhibition will bring together 800 organisations, who will be available for interviews onsite. For specific exhibitor contact details please contact us.
In addition to the extensive exhibition, Food Matters Live offers a multi-stream seminar programme and main stage conference, featuring 400 speakers covering wide-ranging topics – from the latest food and public health policies to improving the availability and delivery of free-from food and drink, latest trends in sustainable retailing, packaging design and exemplar brand strategies.
