Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Faced with regulatory pressure, consumer expectations, climate risks, nutrition concerns and supply-chain vulnerabilities, food manufacturers and foodservice companies must rethink how they source food. How are they introducing robust strategies, and developing resilient supply chains to ensure healthy outcomes?

Moderator:
Karen Betts, chief executive, Food and Drink Federation
Speakers:
Gavin Hodgson, director of agriculture, aquaculture and horticulture, Sainsbury's
Urvashi Rangan, chief scientist, Grace Communications Foundation
Nigel Scollan, professor and head of School of Biological Sciences, Queens University Belfast
John Krzywicki, chief executive, Checkerspot
Chris Adamo, head of global sustainability impact and B Corp, Danone