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Bringing you a compilation of the biggest trends facing the industry from some of the most knowledgeable industry leaders, recorded live at IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026.
Breaking into Britain: How do global food brands win in the UK?
Led by HRA Global, this session explored how international food and drink brands could successfully launch in the UK market. The discussion covered shopper behaviour, local regulations, buyer engagement, and marketing strategies to help brands build compelling UK-ready propositions and drive commercial success.
Moderator:
- Rozz Algar, Global Services Director - HRA Global, Agri, Food & Drink Consulting
Speakers:
- Helen Scott, Director UK & EU - Alliance Group (NZ) Limited
- Joanna Walker, Co-founder and Sales Director for the UK and Europe - Grocery Impact and Steens Honey
All aboard... What can we learn from F&B travel buyers?
Hosted by TickEat, this session featured airline and rail buyers exploring what they looked for in innovative products for today’s travellers. The panel discussed traveller preferences, common challenges of entering the air and rail market, and concluded with a live Q&A offering practical insights from industry experts.
Moderator:
- Heerum Fleary, MD and Founder - TickEat and Navigate TTF
Speakers:
- Gaelle Vernet, Head of Food and Beverage - Momentum Services
- Hari Ghotra, Senior Manager – Inflight Food and Beverage Development - Virgin Atlantic Airways
- Sara Jenson, Hospitality Manager - LNER
FDEA Masterclass: Navigating nerve-wracking geo-politics
This session from the Food & Drink Exporters Association explored how geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and policy shifts were shaping international trade, while sharing practical insights on tariffs, trade agreements, supply chain risk, and exporting with confidence in an uncertain global market.
Moderator:
- Paul Abley, Director of Community, Events and Partnerships - FDEA
Speakers:
- David Hill, Managing Director - Cocoda Ltd
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