Food Matters Live will return to Ascot on the 8th – 9th October, and will once again prove itself to be the most targeted event dedicated to the food and drinks manufacturing industry.
The full preview for Food Matters Live Ascot has arrived, allowing you to now access the event programme and start planning your attendance.
As we turn our attention to the key trends, issues and innovations set to dominate 2026, this is the final opportunity of the year to gain the crucial insider tips and expertise that you need to ensure you are staying ahead of consumer trends and expectations. Food Matters Live Ascot will be the most targeted gathering of professionals working in NPD, R&D and innovation.
Please see the full preview here foodmatterslive.com/ascot/official-event-preview-guide
What you can expect
Across the 2-days over 50 industry leaders will take to the main stage to share their knowledge and evidence on the topics that are dominating today’s market, with sessions looking at the Impact GLP-1s will have ingredient innovation and product development, understanding the fibre engagement gap, sustainable proteins, questioning what tomorrow’s biggest trends mean for ingredient innovation and product development, and detailed insights into gut health and the microbiome.
Why you can’t afford to miss it:
- Future proof your NPD: one-of-a-kind Tastes of Better showcases bring sensory experiences and ingredients innovation to life. Connect with technical teams and learn about the new solutions driving real product innovation.
- Stay Ahead of Emerging Consumer Trends: Gain critical insights into market trends, consumer behaviour, health and wellness developments, and sustainability from 50 of the industry’s most influential voices in the Insights and Trends programme
- Access Tailored cross-category NPD expertise The NPD Discovery Table Talks offer a dedicated space to discuss your real-world challenges with industry experts
- High-Calibre Networking: Connect with hundreds of like-minded food innovators, researchers, ingredient specialists, nutritionists and fellow NPD managers.
VIP places are strictly reserved for those working in NPD, technical and R&D. Many of the attendees join Food Matters Live as a team – taking a day away together as a team to stay ahead of key trends, issues and ingredient innovation.
Spaces are filling up – apply today: share.hsforms.com/1g3qZqD0WTRSAhfuQxy7aCA57q49
