Captivate Consumers & Capitalise On The Health, Functionality & Affordability Revolution To Transform New Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Into Market-Beating Profits
12th Annual, One-Day, Industry-Led Conference & Networking Exhibition | Central London | 12th May 2026
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The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference is the must-attend event for forward-thinking food and drink leaders shaping the future of taste, health, and consumer behaviour. This one-day conference brings together major brands, challenger founders, and retail experts to explore what’s next for food and drink innovation. From the GLP-1 revolution and the redefinition of processed foods to the rise of functional nutrition, AI-driven product development, and sustainable packaging breakthroughs, uncover the insights driving growth and relevance in 2026 and beyond. Hear from pioneering voices across the industry, discover the trends reshaping how we eat, shop, and live, and leave equipped with practical strategies to future-proof your brand.
Thank You To Our 2025 Speakers:
Shaping The Future Of Food & Drink: Innovation, Health & The Next Consumer Wave
25+ Food & Drink Industry Leaders Share The Trends, Innovations & Strategies Shaping 2026 – From GLP-1 Consumer Shifts & Functional Foods To Sustainable Packaging, AI-Driven NPD, Affordable Innovation & The Future Of Eating & Drinking!
Consumer & Shopper Insight • Health & Functional Foods • The GLP-1 Consumer Shift • AI In Action • Monetising Emerging Trends • Global Food Futures: Local Foods, Global Reach • Redefining Processed Food • Protein & Fibre Spotlight • Winning & Affordable NPD • Sustainability & Packaging Innovation • Shopper Behaviour & Retail Trends
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Inside The Modern Shopper Mindset:
Decode what’s driving purchase decisions in 2026 as consumers balance value, experience, health, and emotion in every choice they make
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Health Is Wealth:
The New Era Of Functional Food: Tap into the booming demand for nutrient-dense, benefit-led products as consumers link diet with wellness, energy, and mood
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The Appetite Revolution - Responding To The GLP-1 Effect:
Understand how weight-loss drugs are reshaping consumption patterns, portion expectations, and innovation strategies across categories
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Smarter Innovation & AI Transformation:
Discover how leading brands are using AI to fast-track NPD, forecast trends, and deliver products that resonate with modern consumers
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Moving From Trend To Table:
Monetise the most powerful cultural and behavioural shifts by spotting early signals and translating them into long-term growth opportunities
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Global Meets Local - The Changing Face Of Food Identity:
See how regional cuisines, British-grown sourcing, and international influences are redefining global food strategies and consumer tastes
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Processed Food, Reframed:
Redefine what “processed” means in 2026 as brands balance convenience, affordability, and nutrition in a more informed marketplace
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The Protein & Fibre Frontier:
Uncover next-gen protein and fibre solutions that satisfy health goals, strengthen sustainability, and win the trust of educated eaters
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Innovation Under Pressure - Creating Value When Budgets Tighten:
Build NPD strategies that deliver fresh ideas and competitive edge while staying accessible for cost-conscious consumers
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Sustainability That Sticks:
Move beyond buzzwords with actionable approaches to packaging, sourcing, and production that make business sense and drive real progress
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The Future Of Retail - Where Experience Meets Convenience:
Explore how retailers are reinventing stores, shelves, and online journeys to capture attention, loyalty, and spend
Cutting-Edge Insight For 2026
Join us in London for The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference 2026 – the must-attend event for brands, retailers, and innovators shaping the future of food. From functional health to the GLP-1 revolution, this year’s agenda cuts through the noise to uncover the trends transforming products, packaging, and purchasing behaviour across the industry.
- NEW for 2026: The GLP-1 Consumer Shift: understand how appetite-suppressing drugs are rewriting the rules of consumption, nutrition, and category growth
- 3 interactive panels: join live discussions with industry leaders uncovering what’s next for shoppers, retailers, and brands
- Action-focused insights: leave with practical strategies to futureproof product development, positioning, and marketing
- Unrivalled networking: connect with food, drink, innovation, and insight leaders driving change across retail, brands, and manufacturing
What Will I Gain From Attending The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference?
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Industry-Leading Speakers
Interactive Panels
Unmissable, Inspiring Day!
- Unlock Growth In A Changing Food Landscape: Understand how shifting shopper habits, health trends, and new technologies are reshaping the future of food and drink
- The GLP-1 Effect: Get ahead of the most disruptive consumer shift of the decade and discover how appetite-suppressing drugs are transforming product development, portion strategy, and category growth
- Big Players Meet Challenger Brands: Hear unfiltered perspectives from global names and innovative start-ups redefining how food and drink brands connect with the modern consumer
- Actionable Insights For Real Impact: Leave with practical frameworks and ideas to translate emerging trends into profitable innovation and commercial success
- Data-Driven Decisions: Use the latest insight into shopper behaviour, affordability, and value perception to guide smarter brand, product, and marketing strategies
- Health, Wellness & Functionality: Navigate the booming functional foods market – from gut health and protein to mood-boosting and performance-driven products
- Sustainability That Works: Move beyond buzzwords with real-world examples of how brands are integrating sustainability and circular design into innovation and packaging
- One Day, Maximum Value: Gain the key takeaways from months of industry research, market analysis, and peer insight – all in a single, focused day
- Network With Industry Leaders: Connect with senior innovation, insight, R&D, marketing, and retail professionals driving the future of food and drink
- Stay Ahead Of What’s Next: Be first to hear the trends set to dominate 2026 and beyond – from AI in product development to global vs. local sourcing strategies
Send 4 delegates for the price of 3 OR send 3 and get your third place half price!*
* This applies to inhouse practitioners only, not agencies and suppliers, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, including earlybird offers.
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Can You Help Businesses Supercharge Food & Drink Innovation?
Discover how you can be a part of this exciting conference and get your expertise in front of your target audience.
Packages include: access to the speaker faculty, one-to-one meetings, exclusive exhibition area, brand experience sponsor, product giveaways and many more.
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