revolutionising the food and drink industry . Moderated by Bertrand Emond of Campden BRI , the panel will include Paul Wilson of Scorpion Vision and Simon Brentnall of BFFF , providing insights into how AI is enhancing decision-making and streamlining operations .
A key discussion on food safety , ‘ Allergens : Avoiding Contamination and Recall – A Case Study ’, will feature insights from industry experts including Gill Dando of RQA Group , Ian Thomas of Gouch Square Chambers , and Tina Potter from the Food Standards Agency . Moderated by Rachel Ward of Exponent , the session will be anchored by a case study from Jatin Patel of FGS Ingredients , discussing a voluntary recall of 70 products due to potential peanut contamination in 2024 .
Supply chain challenges will take centre stage in ‘ Strengthening the Links : Building a Resilient Food & Drink Supply Chain ’, led by Peter Wortsman of European Food and Farming Partnerships . Panellists Duncan Rawson of EFFP , Francisco Martin-Rayo of Helios , and Tom Maidment of Hilton Foods will discuss how businesses can futureproof their supply chains against global disruptions .
The importance of branding in driving new product development will be covered in ‘ Using Branding to Supercharge Your Innovation ’, a fast-paced session from Bob Bayman and Danielle Horsley of Elephants Can ’ t Jump .
Bayman comments : “ As the world of food and drink looks to the next wave of innovation , there has never been a more important time to ensure that strong branding is being used to help drive innovation ’ s success .”
Sustainability will also be a focal point in ‘ Driving Sustainability : Transitioning to Net Zero in Food Systems ’, featuring insights from Jason Danciger of Hana Group , Kate Cawley of Future Food Movement , and Sarah Wakefield of Eating Better . Moderated by Isabel DiVanna of the Carbon Trust , the panel will discuss strategies to help businesses transition towards netzero food production .
IFE Manufacturing 2025 will also host two prestigious awards ceremonies : the World Food
Innovation Awards , in association with FoodBev Media , and the IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards , in association with the Institute of Food Science & Technology . These awards will celebrate the companies and individuals driving innovation and excellence in the food and drink manufacturing sector .
IFE Manufacturing takes place alongside IFE , The Pub Show , HRC , and International Salon Culinaire from 17-19 March at Excel London . Learn more about everything happening as part of this year ’ s event , and register for your complimentary trade ticket , at ifemanufacturing . co . uk .
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