You have a great product, and think you've got what it takes to go on and achieve ground-breaking success. Right? Well maybe… This panel discussion talked about the magic ingredients proven to quickly scale up your brand. Hear from some of the industry’s leading experts on the four components for achieving impressive growth; insight, brand positioning, marketing, and communications. Debate, opinion and challenge guaranteed!

Host:

• Brett Goldhawk, Founder - DesignHawk

Speakers:

• Gareth Turner, Founder - Big Black Door
• Isabel Lydall, Founder and Insight Director - Curious to Clear
• Richard Medley, Founder - Turning The Page

You can also check out the summary of the discussion put together by the speakers here. 

Gain invaluable insights from brand owners as they candidly share their experiences. Learn from their mistakes, hindsight, and reflections on what they would do differently. Discover key lessons to adhere to, honest accounts of failure, and the resilience that propelled them to successful comebacks. An unmissable session on navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

Host:

• Stephen Minall, Founder - FDReviews

Speakers:

• Daniela Busseni, Director - Fusion For Growth
• Dan Barron, Non Executive Director - Just So Care Ltd
• Bruce Isaacs, Partner - Hospitality Management Solutions
• Tim Davies, Founder & CEO - DuelFuel

 

Join the first session of a duo of back to back panels analysing and dissecting the entire NPD journey. Kicking off proceedings with a panel discussion on navigating challenges in food development, speakers will look at how best to overcome these issues whilst aiming for efficiency within time and budget constraints. Gain valuable insights and advice from experts, equipping entrepreneurs and NPD professionals with the tools for success in the competitive landscape of F&B innovation.

Host:

• Ruth Dolby, Director - Food Science Fusion

Speakers:

• Ian Meadows, Co-founder and Bean Grower - How Many Beans?
• Genna Freeman-Dennis, Application Specialist - Healy Group
• Tom Whitley, Director - 9 Meals From Anarchy

 

How Many Beans? have created a top 10 checklist for food and drink brands to assess their launch readiness. You can download the checklist on their website here. 

In this second part of our NPD advice double panel discussion, dive into the intricacies of collaborating with contract packers and manufacturers in food and drink production. Our panel will explore effective strategies, offering practical insights for seamless partnerships, ensuring success in the dynamic landscape of manufacturing. Learn how to approach distributors with advice from those in the know.

Host:

• Emma Verkaik, CEO - BCMPA

Speakers:

• Nick Henson, Food Product Development Consultant
• Olly Reynalds, CEO - Shed Food Group Ltd
• Scott Stripp, Head of Business Development & Supply Chain - RAIN Nutrience Ltd