• Overview of current trends in the UK Industry

• Economic and regulatory outlook for the next financial year

• Innovations shaping the future of food production

• Strategies for managing rising costs without compromising quality

• Navigating compliance requirements

• Using data and automation to address these challenges

• Sustainability as an emerging trend in Opex

• Smart tech and the future of the factory floor

Topics Including:

• Automation, Digitalisation & AI

• Allergen Management

• Addressing Rising Operational Costs

• Developing Supplier Relations

• Supply Chain Risks

• Upcoming regulations to be aware of

• Workforce challenges and visa policy changes

• Compliance with both UK and EU law

• Regulatory divergence and its effect on exports/imports

• Adapting to new trade relationships

Topics including:

• Scaling Digital Initiatives: Moving Beyond Pilot Projects to Enterprise Adoption

     - From leadership commitment, what elements must be put in place, to defining and tracking success.

• New and Novel foods

• Food Authenticity & Traceability

• Sustainability as a Value Proposition

• Workforce Development & Talent Retention

• Climate change and geopolitical risks

• Traceability and visibility in procurement

• Collaboration across the value chain

• Future-proofing operations

• Creating a resilient and sustainable food system in the UK