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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.
From soil to shelf, the sustainable way
This session explored the key challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable food systems, including regenerative agriculture, deforestation-free supply chains, fair farmer incomes, alternative ingredients, climate resilience, and practical ways to avoid greenwashing
Moderator:
- Karen Green, Speaker, Author and Consultant - Buyerology Ltd
Speakers:
- Harriet Trewin, Food – GHG programme lead - WRAP
- Marcela Flores, CEO - TierraSphere
- Mark Machin, Supply Chain Development Manager - Soil Association Organisation
Keeping forests out of our food supply chains
In this session, the Soil Association explored the growing commercial risks of deforestation for food businesses and explained why traceability had become increasingly important despite uncertainty around EUDR requirements. The discussion highlighted how food and drink companies could use stronger traceability practices to build resilience, credibility, and competitive advantage.
Presenter:
- Maggie Fitzherbert, Senior Responsible Resourcing Manager - Soil Association
Sustainable sourcing: Ingredients with purpose
This panel explored how sustainability was reshaping ingredient sourcing, examining how brands balanced climate impact, ethics, cost, nutrition, and supply chain transparency while adapting to changing consumer expectations and commercial pressures.
Moderator:
- Dellah Hickson, Senior Business Development Manager - Campden BRI
Speakers:
- Moira Howie, Independent Scientific Adviser
- Monika Zurek, Associate Professor and Lead Food System Transformation Group - ECI University of Oxford
- Nick Brown, ESG Director - Premier Foods
- Sarah Blanchard, Freelance consultant - Figure out Food
What’s driving organic right now? Market insights revealed with the Soil Association Certification
With the return of inflation and stagnation in retail, this session explored why the organic food and drink market had bucked the trend. As Soil Association Certification revealed the 2026 Organic Market Report, attendees heard the latest insights into what had made organic one of the few retail success stories of the past year, alongside examples from brands using organic to drive real-world change and long-term, sustainable growth.
Moderator:
- Alex Cullen, Commercial & Marketing Director - Soil Association
Speakers:
- Mitch Lee, Head of Sales - PACK’D
- Ros Heathcote, Founder - Borough Broth
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