Programme

Sourcing tomorrow’s ingredients

In 2026, resilience is the name of the game. A business-as-usual approach to ingredient sourcing is no longer an option for companies that want to thrive - and survive.

This session dives into the future of sourcing:

• Regenerative agriculture and responsible sourcing strategies
• Improving margins through sustainable practices
• How commodity crises are forcing manufacturers to rethink recipes
• Which ingredients can cut carbon emissions and bake in resilience
• How regulation is reshaping global supply chains

Discover the strategies, technologies, and innovations that will define the next era of ingredient sourcing to help industry stay ahead.

Innovating for impact

Innovation offers a way out of the climate catastrophe, and food and beverage manufacturers are stepping up.

This session explores the ingredients and technologies diving real change:

• How upcycling unlocks value for both planet and profit
• Food tech pioneering the next generation of solutions
• The role of AI and data in building smarter, greener food systems
• Investment trends and partnerships driving sustainable innovation
• Circular economy strategies and packaging for less waste

Discover the breakthroughs and business models that will define the future - and position your brand at the forefront of sustainable innovation.