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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.
When insight meets creativity: The rise of food and drink brands
This session went beyond trends, bringing together HRA Global and White Bear to explore what’s next in food and drink beyond 2026 and how to act on it. It combined consumer insight, innovation and branding to show what was driving change and how to apply trends to products, strategy and future growth.
Moderator:
- Rozz Algar, Global Services Director - HRA Global, Agri, Food & Drink Consulting
Speakers:
- Hamish Renton, CEO - HRA Global, Agri, Food & Drink Consulting
- Kelly Mackenzie, Founder & Creative Director - White Bear Studios
Food forecasting: Top 10 food and beverage trends for 2026/27
This session saw Charles Banks, Partner and Managing Director of thefoodpeople, unveil key food and beverage trends shaping 2026 and 2027. He outlined the forces driving change and how these trends were already influencing products, offering insights to help future-proof food and drink offerings.
Presenter:
- Charles Banks, Director & Co-Founder - thefoodpeople
Frozen food reimagined: How do UK consumers see it now?
Nomad Foods and the BFFF explored how consumer attitudes toward frozen food had evolved with modern lifestyles. Louise Collier and Rupert Ashby shared research insights, highlighting growing perceptions of convenience and relevance, and offered guidance for brands and retailers.
Moderator:
- Rupert Ashby, Chief Executive - British Frozen Food Federation
Speakers:
- Louise Collier, Category Director - Birds Eye UK
Retail 2030: Forecasting the future for UK supermarkets
Led by Bryan Roberts from IGD, this session explored the forces reshaping retail, including changing consumer behaviour, technology, retail media, in-store innovation, world foods, and the continued growth of convenience retail.
Presenter:
- Bryan Roberts, Retail Futures Senior Partner - IGD
Top 10 tasty trends powering food and drink growth
This session explored 10 key trends shaping food and drink consumer behaviour, including health, indulgence, provenance, premiumisation, and purposeful innovation, alongside practical insights to help brands strengthen their proposition and drive growth.
Presenters:
- Bob Bayman, Managing Director - Elephants Can't Jump
- Danielle Horsley, Senior Brand Builder - Elephants Can't Jump
What happens when demand shrinks? Rethinking the food system
This session explored the disruptive forces reshaping the food system, including appetite-suppressant drugs and supply chain shocks, and examined how food and drink businesses could adapt portfolios for changing consumption patterns.
Moderator:
- Victoria Stevens, Partner - Bramble Partners
Speaker:
- Chris Mitchell, Co-founder and Partner - Bramble Partners
Winning with tomorrow’s consumer: IGD's top three shifts that can’t be ignored
Nick and Sneha explored the evolving consumer, retail, and supply chain trends reshaping the food and drink industry, drawing on insights from IGD. The session examined why future growth would look different from the past and highlighted how businesses could adapt strategies for long-term success.
Presenters:
- Nick Miles, Director of Retail Analysis - IGD
- Sneha Haria, Insight Manager - IGD
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