Future of Nutrition Lunch & Learn | Future-proofing food: Surviving, adapting & thriving in uncertainty
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This is a paid-to-attend event and the sessions will take place in person only. Upgrade here to join us. This session will not be available for on-demand viewing.
Launching at Fi Europe 2025, the Future of Nutrition Lunch & Learn will bring together leaders from across the global food and beverage industry for an eye-opening afternoon of inspiration, connection, and strategic innovation. This exclusive event is tailored for C-suite and strategy professionals at the top of their game, looking to uncover the solutions and opportunities that are set to revolutionise the industry in the next 3 to 5 years, ensuring they stay well ahead of the curve in an increasingly volatile market.
Through a mix of keynote presentations, dynamic discussions with expert speakers, exclusive networking opportunities, and an interactive workshop this event will deep dive into the strategies shaping the future of resilient food systems.
Provisional agenda:
13:00 - 13:20: Lunch and Open Networking
13:20 - 13:35: Keynote Presentation: How GenAI and innovation will realize the turning point in food production
The food industry stands at a pivotal moment, driven by climate disruption, supply chain fragility, and shifting consumer demands. Deloitte’s Turning Point analysis highlights the need for innovation to future-proof food systems. Generative AI (GenAI) offers opportunities for food production in the form of accelerating R&D, optimizing supply chains, enabling personalized product development and sustainability tracking.
This keynote explores how GenAI can empower ingredient players to adapt and thrive. Attendees will gain practical insights into initiating and scaling GenAI within their organizations, unlocking new opportunities for resilience, efficiency, and growth in a rapidly evolving food landscape.
Speaker: Randy Jagt, Future of Food Global Lead & Strategy Partner, Deloitte
13:35 - 14:05: Panel Discussion | Turning risk into resilience: Strategies for safeguarding growth
Industry leaders discuss strategies for future-proofing critical ingredients, leveraging breakthrough technologies for business resilience, redesigning supply networks for regional resilience, and converting supply chain challenges into market differentiation through innovative business models.
Speakers:
- Elisa Giusti, Executive Vice President – Global Ingredients Growth, Fonterra Co-operative Group
- Michal Beressi Golomb, CEO, Celleste Bio
- Maha Tahiri, CEO and Founder, Nutrition Sustainability Strategies
14:05 - 15:05: Hands-On Exploration Workshop
This interactive session unlocks creativity by challenging participants to design solutions using ingredients under threat from climate change, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs.
Attendees will work in teams to explore the creative potential of food by developing innovative products or ingredient concepts rooted in sustainability and storytelling, culminating in rapid-fire pitches.
With a focus on sensory exploration, collaboration, and real-world relevance, this workshop is designed for innovators ready to shape the future of food.
Facilitators:
- Dr Jonathan Deutsch, Professor and Director, Drexel University
- Sue Marshall Peterson, CEO/Founder, NETZRO, SBC
15:05 - 15:30: Open Networking and Event Wrap-Up
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At Fi Europe 2025, we’re spotlighting upcycling and circularity as key sustainability trends driving change in the food industry and creating new opportunities for growth. We aim to create lasting impact by using our platform to inspire, educate, and connect people around the industry's sustainability journey. Learn more here.
If you have further questions about this Fi Europe initiative, please contact Marcelo Brull, Sustainability Manager at Fi Europe here: marcelo.brull@informa.com
