Food Matters Live

A taste of tomorrow’s food innovation

Bite into the future of food! Brining together hundreds of experts from across the UK and Ireland, from product developers and technical managers to food innovators and nutritionists, all shaping what’s next for food, drink, and nutrition.

Step into the Insights & Consumer Trends Theatre and get the inside scoop on conscious consumption, new retail models, and how health, sustainability, and value are shaping shopping baskets in 2026 and beyond.

What's more, discover the Future of Positive Nutrition Theatre, where functional foods and supplements take centre stage, think metabolic health, the microbiome, women’s wellness, fibre, and personalised nutrition.

Over in The Flavour & Colour Lab, sensory science meets creativity, revealing how flavour and colour bring products to life and spark the next wave of food innovation.

Plus, don’t miss Tastes of Better, an exclusive one-hour ingredient showcase, from global innovators, perfect for product development, technical, and innovation pros looking for what’s next in food, drink, and nutrition.

Join the people shaping tomorrow’s food, get inspired, spark collaboration, and explore the trends and innovations driving the industry forward.

*Applying to attend does not guarantee entry; all applications are reviewed and confirmed by Food Matters Live.

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