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Food Matters Live 2017
Seminars
55
13.00 – 14.30
13.00 – 13.20
13.20 – 13.40
13.40 – 14.00
14.00 – 14.30
15.00 – 16.30
Categories to watch: case studies of innovation in best selling products
As consumer trends emerge and change at a rapid rate, so too do the products they crave. What are the categories which are exhibiting the strongest growth? And, how can product innovation harness the power of consumer demand?
Chair: David Rees, Editor, Convenience Store
Case study of disruptive innovation in great tasting, better for you products
Clark McIlroy, Managing Director, Red Star Beverages
Case study: showcasing successful products where health meets indulgence
Charlie Knight, OOH and Wholesale Manager, Itsu [grocery]
Head of Sales, Mr Lee’s Noodles
Case study: considering the role and potential of own brand: is it for everyone?
Kim Brown, Head of Fresh, Frozen and DTS, Nisa Retail Ltd
Panel discussion: strategies and successes catering to the free-from market
David Knight, Owner, Budgen’s Hassocks and Hen eld
Charlie Knight, Head of Sales, Mr Lee’s Noodles
John Weaver, CEO, Tree of Life
Envisaging the retailer of the future: keeping up with
trends and technology
With fast-developing technology a ubiquitous part of life and consumer demands changing almost daily, the ways in which customers and retailers interact are changing. What are the opportunities created by developments such as virtual reality and new delivery options? And, how can we ensure the heart of the retail business isn’t lost?
Chair: Daniel Lucht, Research Director, Research Farm
The Internet of Things and beyond: what are the technologies likely to have the biggest impact on retail in the medium term?
Steve Abramson, Commercial Director, Consumer and Retail Sector, KPMG
How food shopping habits are being transformed by technology: from conversational commerce and mobile messaging to bots and eGrocery Dr Tim Denison, Director of Retail Intelligence, Ipsos Retail Performance
The intersection of technology innovations and food retail evolution
Daniel Lucht, Research Director, Research Farm
Keeping pace with increasingly complex consumer needs and preferences: utilising personalised nutrition technology to overcome gaps and barriers in consumer diets
Felix Atkin, VP Business Development, Spoon Guru
15.00 – 15.25
15.25 – 15.50
15.50 – 16.10 16.10 – 16.30