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Vegan egg replacer wins gold at 2018 FreeFrom Food Awards

Long established Australian freefrom manufacturer Orgran scooped the top prize at Tuesday night's 11th FreeFrom Food Awards with their Vegan Easy Egg. They were joined by an additional 30+ winners and presented with their certificates before 300 guests at the Royal College of Physicians – home to the FreeFrom Food Awards annual networking party.

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The FreeFrom Food Awards winners are announced; plus, how did a start up drink producer accelerate consumer demand for a new product?

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The sugar tax: what you need to know. Plus, join the conversation on industry content to win.

‘On-the-go’ consumers driving sales of snacks across Europe – IRI 2017 top selling FMCG categories

Demand for convenience and food and drink ‘on-the-go’ is helping to drive sales of snacking products across Europe, according to IRI – the big data and technology expert for consumer industries – who has analysed the top selling FMCG categories in 2017.

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The secret behind a successful start up. Plus, welcome to Match: the dedicated matchmaking service at Food Matters Live 2018.

Pick a plate: restaurants unveil their One Planet Plate creations

Last weekend, a thousand restaurants unveiled dishes that highlight how they’re addressing the problems in the food system as the Sustainable Restaurant Association launched a global campaign to help diners use the power of their appetites wisely.

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Marketing probiotics, prebiotics and gut health. Plus, restaurants unveil their One Planet Plate creations.

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How to build a successful brand. Plus, how can packaging design create a healthier future?

Do you find front-of-pack nutrition information confusing? IGD's new guide can help.

With nearly half (46%) of shoppers feeling that nutritional labels are too difficult to read, IGD, the training and research charity, has launched a new guide to help consumers better understand front-of-pack nutrition labels.

Plastics: does plant-based mean sustainable?

Lego is going to start making toys from plant-based plastic. While this looks like a forward thinking move... for other companies manufacturing with plastic, this business model is not easily replicated. Truly green plastic needs more than sustainable raw materials and manufacturing techniques.

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The UK needs to plan now for the calorie reduction programme. Plus, do you find nutritional labelling confusing?

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'Better for the consumer': top priorities for the industry to address risks to global supply chain. Plus, convenience foods get a healthy makeover.

Eating out and eating well: consumer interest in health could accelerate growth opportunities in out-of-home sector

One-third of consumers would eat out more if healthier options were more readily available, according to new research into the out-of-home market by IGD. Interest in healthy eating is on the rise and so is eating out. IGD’s research – the first of its kind into this sector – explores the links between these trends and the opportunities presented for food and drink companies.

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Why is the time right to embrace the nutritious and natural benefits of Japanese ingredients? Plus, Kettle Chips announced as the latest exhibitor to join the Healthy Snacking Zone.

Join the One Planet Plate campaign: recipes for a better food future

The Sustainable Restaurant Association is calling on chefs around the world to join its global campaign to give diners the power to use their appetite wisely. Join the likes of Ottolenghi, Saltyard Group, Gladwin Brothers, Salon, The PIG, Poco and Modern Pantry and feature a sustainable special – a ‘One Planet Plate’ – on your menu by Saturday 24 March.

£2000 prize on offer in the UK’s key food innovation competition

Campden BRI and Institute of Food Science & Technology are urging UK food science and technology students to take part in Ecotrophelia UK – a prestigious food innovation competition promoting innovation, creativity and sustainability to students pursuing a future career in the food sector.

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Jamie Murray Wells, Head of Retail at Google, shares key insights into the power of digital in the retail sector. Plus, Speciality Food Magazine announced as media partner of Food Matters Live Awards.

Out now: the FreeFrom Food Awards 2018 shortlist

The shortlist for 2018’s FreeFrom Food Awards – celebrating the best in gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and all ‘freefrom’ foods – is now out.

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How can the out-of-home sector tackle obesity? Plus, sports nutrition: it’s not all about protein shakes and energy drinks anymore.

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Bronwen Maddox discusses the rising global demand for food and drink; and new seminar programmes announced for 2018.

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Dr Giles Yeo discusses the behavioural science behind food choices; and what's happening to alcohol consumption?

Government urged to fortify flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects

Despite successive recommendations, the UK has not introduced mandatory fortification. One reason given is that this might lead to more people having a folate intake above an ‘upper limit’. However new research from Queen Mary University and the University of London says previous analysis was ‘flawed’ and there is no need for the limit.

Scientists are breeding super-nutritious crops to help solve global hunger

Micronutrient deficiencies affect more than two billion people globally, and can contribute to a range of health issues. Supplementation and food fortification have long been used around the world to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies, but scientists are now going one step further with crop biofortification.

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How can urban design and planning influence healthier lifestyle decisions? And, new Food Futures Live theatre announced.

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The challenges and opportunities associated with reformulation in the food and drink industry. And, could re-designing supermarkets, bars and restaurants "nudge" us towards healthy habits?

Could re-designing supermarkets, bars and restaurants “nudge” us towards healthy habits?

Behavioural and cognitive scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol have launched a new four year programme of research to investigate ways to ‘nudge’ people towards healthier behaviour – including improving diets and reducing alcohol consumption – in order to improve health across the population.

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How brands can work together to help solve the obesity crisis in the UK; nitrite-free bacon launches in UK retailers, and much more...

Putting algae and seaweed on the menu could help save our seafood and improve nutrition

Around 90% of the world’s fish stocks are already seriously depleted. We should instead be looking at how we can harvest species that aren’t as widely eaten such as seaweed and other algae.

Nitrite-free bacon launches in multiple UK retailers representing major British breakthrough for food safety

In a major development that has been hailed by the UK’s top food scientist, Naked Bacon will be the first of its kind to be made without cancer-causing nitrites.

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Former Sainsbury's Chief Executive Justin King on the challenges facing retail; and, PHE launch campaign aimed at reducing childrens' consumption of sugary snacks...

Half the sugar children consume comes from unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks

Public Health England is helping parents take control of their children’s snacking by launching the first Change4Life campaign promoting healthier snacks. The new campaign encourages parents to “Look for 100 calorie snacks, two a day max” to help them purchase healthier snacks.

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Baroness Susan Greenfield discusses the role of neuroscience in understanding consumers; and, how blockchain technology could transform the food industry

Obesity is linked to where you live – would regulating fast food outlets change this?

More than a quarter of people in the UK are obese, but levels of obesity vary by region. A recent study by Leeds Beckett University investigated characteristics of an “obesogenic” environment – an environment that encourages weight gain – specifically, the combined factors of easy access to food and availability of places to exercise.

How blockchain technology could transform the food industry

A recent report by Dalhousie University suggests that blockchain technology could solve food safety and fraud by enabling immediate traceability to the point of origin.

Food Matters Live 2017 Highlights

From expert speakers and live cooking demonstrations to award-winning innovation, here are some of the key highlights from Food Matters Live 2017.

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Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie discusses the policy focus for 2018. Plus, key highlights from Food Matters Live 2017.

NACC Care Chef of the Year 2018 competition opens for entries

The National Association of Care Catering’s (NACC) Care Chef of the Year 2018 competition is now officially open for entries. Designed to continually challenge care chefs, the competition requires them to create new exciting recipes whilst adhering to a strict budget and meeting the nutritional needs of their clientele.

One in five young people obese at age 14

A new study has found one in five young people born in the UK at the turn of the century was obese by the age of 14, and a further 15 per cent were found to be overweight.

Challenging the supply chain to reduce sugar in foods

WHO has published a new study that investigates why manufacturers and other supply chain actors use sugar in foods and why they use it in such large amounts. The report concludes that a comprehensive approach encompassing the entire food system is necessary in order to reduce sugar intake.

Innovative Ingredients at Food Matters Live 2017

Find out what ingredient exhibitors had to say about Food Matters Live 2017

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New WHO report on sugar reduction. And, the latest updates from Food Matters Live...

New trends in health, wellbeing and better-for-you food and drink opened doors for business at Food Matters Live 2017

More buyers than ever before took part in Food Matters Live 2017 – the biggest cross-sector event of the year for showcasing innovation and the latest trends in food and drink.

UK student team win silver at European innovation competition with low-calorie vegan sushi

A team from The University of Reading has been awarded the silver prize at the European final of Ecotrophelia for their caulirice sushi. The vegan sushi is made using cauliflower rice and fresh vegetables and contains just 75 calories per portion.

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Check out all the highlights from Food Matters Live 2017...

Food Matters Live reveals winners of its prestigious awards

Food Matters Live is thrilled to announce the winners of its inaugural awards, which celebrate the incredible innovation that continues to shape the future of food and drink.

Aqua Carpatica Social Media activation

Participation and Prize Draw Terms & Conditions for Aqua Carpatica Social Media activation “sparkling business opportunities at Food Matters Live 2017”

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We have dedicated this issue of Table Talk to bring you some of the many highlights you will find at Food Matters Live when it opens its doors next week.

The $4.5Billion Halal Market opportunity and how to access it

Throughout the week at Food Matters Live, Halal industry leaders, London Halal Food Festival, will bring together experts from the halal industry for their a range of free seminars outlining how brands can learn how to tap in to this ever-growing, affluent market.

Japanese Ingredients in Society

It is no secret that Japanese ingredients are very much in vogue in London’s culinary scene. Ingredients like, Japanese short grain rice, nori, maccha and miso are now staples on the menus of top restaurants all over the capital, but are we struggling to bring these in to our home cooking?

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Start-up businesses take the food & drink industry by storm; and, Food Matters Live opens in less than 2 weeks - 5 reasons why you can't miss it...

New food and drink start-ups taking the industry by storm

The food and drink industry is brimming with start-ups showcasing the latest in innovation and flavour. This month, Speciality Food Magazine look at the new businesses taking the sector by storm.

Foodservice businesses urged to do one more thing to reduce food waste this November

With the UK foodservice sector wasting nearly a million tonnes of food every year at an annual cost of £2.5bn, the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Waste No Food campaign encourages all foodservice businesses to do one more thing to reduce their waste this November.

Innovative Ingredients take centre stage at this year's Food Matters Live

From Amazonian superfoods to plant-based proteins, Food Matters Live 2017 is delighted to host to a showcase of innovative ingredients' suppliers shaping the future of food and drink across the globe.

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What does the future hold for healthy snacking? And, in just 3 weeks the doors open for Food Matters Live 2017

With the general public now more receptive to health-focused products than ever, what does the future hold for the snacks sector?

Of all the categories in the fine food world, the snack and convenience food sector comes top of the pile when assessing the sheer amount of innovation and experimentation on show. Speciality Food Magazine explore what the future holds for this growing sector.

Sugar Awareness Week: 30 October - 5 November 2017

This year’s Sugar Awareness Week provides an opportunity to reflect on progress made and highlight actions which must be taken next to tackle obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay. Participate in Sugar Awareness Week by reducing your sugar intake with tips from Action on Sugar.

Innovation continues to thrive in the Welsh food and drink industry

Welsh food and drink companies are proving that innovation is still high on the agenda; fifteen Welsh companies will be present at Food Matters Live 2017 under the Welsh Government’s Cymru/Wales banner, all looking to showcase new products and latest developments in the food and drink industry.

Discover the opportunities beyond soy and learn more about a case study of innovation and entrepreneurship with NIZO

Meet experts from world leading research company NIZO in the Food Matters Live seminars to discover the opportunities beyond soy and learn more about a case study of innovation and entrepreneurship. NIZO enables you to develop the ideal healthy or indulgent product: From lab to processing centre.

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This week in Table Talk: ageing consumers present business opportunity for manufacturers; plus plan your visit with the Event Preview

British Nutrition Foundation launch a new online training course in nutrition

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) have recently launched a new online training course providing an in-depth look at nutrition. Suitable for those with a basic knowledge of nutrition who are looking to know more, BNF are offering Food Matters Live visitors a 50% discount off the cost of this course.

Andean and Amazonian Super(b) foods at Food Matters Live 2017

Food Matters Live 2017 will play host to a range different visitor attractions showcasing Andean and Amazonian fine food and functional ingredients, foods and beverages. We spoke with representatives from the Embassy of Peru in the UK, Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) and Nutridiant Food Marketing about what visitors can expect from these attractions.

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This week in Table Talk: the Event Preview is out now; inaugural Awards shortlist is announced; and, new buyers join Meet the Buyer Programme.

Cycling to watch TV…and other clever ways to beat obesity from the comfort of your own home

In the face of rising obesity levels globally, a research team at Nottingham Trent University has investigated whether physical exercise should become a necessity to access luxury facilities such as television, portable electronic devices and computers.

Announcing the finalists of the inaugural Awards from Food Matters Live

Food Matters Live is delighted to announce the shortlist for its prestigious Awards - which celebrate the inspiring innovation and creativity that is shaping the future of food and drink.

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Health Ministers confirm for Food Matters Live Conference; and, new research reveals the power of persuasive labels.

New research reveals the power of persuasive labels

Psychology has taught us human decision making is not the logical, rational process we once assumed and marketing campaigns increasingly recognise this. From emotive Christmas adverts by the big brands to moving social media campaigns, brands today know emotion trumps reason.

Shortlist out now for the 2017 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards

The shortlist is out now for the 2017 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, with categories including cafés, restaurants, B&B, fish & chip and food manufactured for foodservice, as well as the two new categories for 2017: Focus on Gluten and Crème de la Crème.

New study proves millennials are upsetting the grocery cart with their focus on fresh, fitness and flavour

A new study conducted by CBD Marketing in Chicago and released at the 2017 SupplySide West conference confirms millennials' pivotal role in upending long-standing "truths" within the food, drink and supplement categories.

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The growing demand for healthy snacks; how health consciousness impacts on brands; plus more buyers join Meet the Buyer programme

European grocery shoppers become digital Infoseekers as the cost of shopping continues to rise

According to a survey of European shoppers by consumer industry technology experts IRI, the increasing use of the Internet, particularly via smart phones, is helping shoppers to find information on promotions and offers that will help them reduce the cost of their grocery shop.

Most milk substitutes are low in iodine – here’s why it matters

With milk and dairy products the main source of iodine in many diets, the latest research from University of Surrey found that the iodine concentration of most alternatives to cows’ milk – such as soy and almond “milk” – is very low, with deficiency commonly linked to brain development and intelligence.

The Psychology of Choice with Eat Grub and Ogilvy Change at Food Matters Live 2017

Eat Grub, a boundary breaking company leading the West in embracing insects as a nutritious and sustainable food source, are teaming up with Behavioural Science specialists Ogilvy Change to explore how our perceptions of insects are formed, experience how choice psychology influences our everyday life and how our decisions can be affected by our surroundings.

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Insight into RTD category; high fat vs low fat diets; plus join 1000s of visitors set to attend Food Matters Live

1000's of your peers have already registered - don't miss your chance to join them...

Increasingly recognised as an unrivalled business and networking opportunity which showcases innovation and future trends in the food and drink industry, see who is attending and register to join them to be part of the innovative community shaping the future of food and drink.

For better gut bacteria, eat more oily fish

New research from the University of Nottingham investigates whether eating more fish or taking omega-3 supplements can boost gut bacteria.

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This week in Table Talk: more buyers announced, 2 days left to enter the Awards, plus innovations in food tech

SRA urges foodservice sector to 'ditch disposables & get drastic on plastic' in September

Throughout September, SRA are calling on everyone in the foodservice sector to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. As well as being inspired by the achievements of those that have already made a difference, join their campaign to be part of the conversation.

Megatrends Set to Shape Consumer Markets Through 2030 Revealed by Euromonitor

Euromonitor International have revealed the eight megatrends set to shape industries and consumers through to 2030, including "Middle Class Retreat" and "Shifting Market Frontiers".

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First buyers confirm for Meet the Buyer programme; and, don't miss your last chance to enter the Awards. Plus much more...

Top 20 most sustainable foodservice businesses announced

From Michelin starred restaurants to university caterers, the top 20 most sustainable foodservice businesses have been announced in the Food Made Good Awards 2017 shortlist.

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The challenges faced by the food & drink sector post-Brexit; and, catering for diners affected by food allergy

Catering for diners affected by food allergy…can you afford not to?

Register to attend Allergy UK’s Industry Event for Catering Professionals which will take place on Wednesday 22nd November.

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UK government announce the next stage of the world-leading childhood obesity plan. And, international buyers set to join Meet the Buyer Programme

Next stage of world-leading childhood obesity plan announced

One year on from the launch of the world leading childhood obesity plan, Public Health England (PHE) has been asked by government to tackle excess calorie consumption by children.

Food businesses target sugar alternatives to improve public health

Retailers and manufacturers are calling on suppliers from across the food and drink industry to help identify sugar alternatives in a bid to improve public health by reducing the amount of sugars in food and drink products.

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The role of behavioural science in changing eating habits; plus 4 weeks remain to enter the Awards…

Packaging taskforce puts NHS patients first

An NHS-led taskforce of healthcare professionals, catering managers, suppliers and packaging experts has been established to address the problem of food and drink packaging openability in hospitals, and help develop possible solutions.

Naturya teams up with Sainsbury's to power a nation of 'Super' bakers

The UK’s leading superfood brand Naturya has teamed up with Sainsbury’s to launch the UK’s first mainstream ‘healthy baking’ aisle across 600 stores nationwide.

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Announcing the judges for the 2017 Food Matters Live Awards

A Good Restaurant will…Serve More Veg and Better Meat

The SRA's new campaign is calling on the foodservice sector to Serve More Veg and Better Meat, in a celebration of all things plant, and an opportunity to capitalise on a shift in eating habits and to create a whole new culinary canvas.

UK's food-to-go sector predicted to be worth £23.5bn by 2022 according to IGD

The UK’s food-to-go sector is on the move & will be worth £23.5bn by 2022, up from £17.4bn in 2017, according to IGD, as shoppers’ preference for eating on the move shows no signs of slowing down.

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Haloodies discuss the growth of the halal market. Plus, the FoodTech Lab launches at Food Matters Live 2017.

The Foodtech Lab launches at Food Matters Live 2017 in association with Crowdfooding

The Foodtech Lab launches at Food Matters Live 2017 to showcase the latest innovations and food-tech related developments from startups.

Judging commences for the 2017 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards

Entries have now closed for the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards 2017 and judging has commenced, with a shortlist of finalists to be announced in early October. New categories this year include Focus on Gluten and the Creme de la Creme.

Does sugar make you sad? New science suggests so

A new study published in Scientific Reports found a link between a diet high in sugar and common mental disorders such as mood or anxiety disorders.

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The development of Spoon Guru's smart search & discovery dietary solution. Plus, Innovative Ingredients returns in 2017.

Half of children helped by foodbanks over summer holiday months are primary school students

New data published by anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust reveals that last summer 47% of children who received support from foodbanks in its network were 5-11 years old.

Vitamin D guidelines need to be updated – here’s why

New research has found vitamin D3 to be twice as effective as vitamin D2 at raising levels of the vitamin in the body - meaning current health claims that the two forms are equivalent need to be rewritten.

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Premier Foods discuss the latest innovation from Mr Kipling. Plus, 2017 exhibitor list is now live.

Number of children getting enough physical activity drops by 40%

A new survey from Public Health England found that the number of children meeting the recommended amount of physical activity drops by 40% as they move through primary school.

The SRA: Serve Responsibly Sourced Seafood

Throughout July the Sustainable Restaurant Association is calling on the whole foodservice sector to take the first step to serving responsibly sourced seafood by removing all fish rated ‘5’ by the Marine Conservation Society.

Holland Food Valley returns to Food Matters Live 2017

Companies including Van Eeghen Functional Ingredients BV, VSI, Vegetarian Butcher, and Konnekt Smartdrinks will be part of the Holland Food Valley Pavilion in 2017, with other highlights including live demonstrations, expert speakers and a drinks reception.

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The story behind the design of the inaugural Awards trophy, plus registration for Match is now open

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The 2017 education programme is now live - introducing your headline speakers...

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How the food industry is protecting culinary creations by tackling food waste. Plus, Food Matters Live education programme to be announced next week

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Plamil Foods talks to us about the trends and cultural changes currently influencing the free-from market; plus, Amazon Launchpad returns to Food Matters Live 2017...

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How Bounce Foods are inspiring positive change in the way consumers eat, think and live; plus, how companies can connect with Generation Z...

IFST Develops Sustainable Food Systems Framework

The Sustainable Food Systems Framework developed by IFST outlines 6 key themes to help develop guidance, new knowledge, policy & other initiatives to support the vision of sustainable food systems.

Dietitians Week 2017

Dietitians Week will run from June 12-16. This year's theme is Evidence and Expertise, highlighting the importance of an evidence based approach to nutrition and risks associated of non scientific guidance.

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itsu discuss the challenges & opportunities of launching an SME brand; plus, Food Matters Live launches new matchmaking service.

The Sustainable Restaurant Association's 'Celebrate Local' campaign launches for the month of June

80% of the public think buying local produce is important, but only 30% actually manage to do it. Throughout June, the SRA is urging the whole industry to showcase their relationship with local producers.

Veggie and vegan products dominate at student food innovation competition finals

Veggie and vegan products have dominated at the Ecotrophelia UK food innovation student competition final this year, which was won by University of Reading team Yasai Sushi.

Catering for those affected by food allergy - Allergy UK’s Industry Event for Catering Professionals

National charity Allergy UK will bring together experts from the catering industry for their Industry Group Meeting at Food Matters Live 2017.

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Premium Snack Co discuss how they are tapping into new growth categories. Plus, why and how the food industry benefits from working with dietitians

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Announcing the Awards from Food Matters Live; plus, the latest trends emerging from the growth in the free-from sector

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The SRA launch 'Feed Children Well' campaign; plus, Food Matters Live 2017 receives CPD endorsement from the BDA

The SRA launch 'Feed Children Well' campaign

The SRA have launched 'Feed Children Well', a campaign encouraging restaurants to ensure every child’s plate contains two portions of veg.

IFST to host 'Protein Power' event in London, 14 June

IFST will host an event titled 'Protein Power' in London on 14 June: a debate on the role of protein in our everyday lives.

BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group to host free webinar on the low FODMAP diet

Dr Megan Rossi will discuss her latest research into the low FODMAP diet in a free webinar hosted by BDA's Gastroenterology Specialist Group.

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IGD launches free reformulation workshops for the food & grocery industry. Plus, Fori Bars share their brand journey and story of success.

IGD launches free reformulation workshops for the food and grocery industry

Starting on Tuesday 16th May, IGD will host a series of free workshops to help, inspire and guide manufacturers and caterers in their reformulation journey.

Out of the pan and into the flames as food innovation finalists prepare to face the dragons

Five teams have been shortlisted in the 2017 Ecotrophelia UK final. They are challenged with developing an innovative, eco-friendly food & drink product.

FDF’s Food and Drink Industry Dinner 2017

Food Matters Live is pleased to sponsor the FDF’s Food & Drink Industry Dinner, taking place in London on Monday 12th June.

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British Dietetic Association discuss the benefits & flexibility of working with freelance dietitians; plus, top tips on nutrition for mental health from Food for the Brain...

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Carlo Buckley, Business Opportunities Manager at Healthy Food Brands Ltd discusses the growth in plant-based nutrition. Plus, registration for Food Matters Live 2017 is now open.

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Professor Tim Lang on helping consumers make the shift to sustainable diets. Plus, registration for Food Matters Live 2017 opens next week...

Intertek put the focus on functional food ingredients at Food Matters Live

Intertek will be hosting a seminar programme “Functional Food Ingredients – Cradle to Grave” at Food Matters Live 2017.

Public Health Responsibility Conference comes to Food Matters Live 2017

Footprint Media will be hosting a Public Health Responsibility Conference at Food Matters Live on Tuesday 21 November.

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ESSNA discuss the impact of Brexit on the sports nutrition industry. Plus, PHE guidance on using behaviour change strategies in catering outlets to tackle obesity

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Warburtons discuss their gluten-free journey. And, Pearlfisher share insight into the future of ‘frozen’.

Celebrating 10 years of the Freefrom Food Awards

Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Founder and Editor, Foods Matter talks to us about the Freefrom Food Awards 10 years on.

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Public Health England talk to us about the new guidelines published for industry to reduce sugar in everyday food eaten by children. Plus, the winners of the 2017 FreeFrom Food Awards are announced...

Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Freefrom Food Awards

Over 30 winners were presented with their certificates by Antony Worrall Thompson before 350 guests at the Royal College of Physicians on Tuesday night.

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Emma Reed, Deputy Director of the Department of Health, discusses the importance of cross-sector collaboration in the battle against childhood obesity. And, apetito announces £31million investment in its manufacturing site.

Health food brand Aduna launches its first crowdfunding campaign

Africa-inspired health food brand Aduna has launched its first crowdfunding campaign, a £325,000 convertible equity raise on Seedrs, to fund the business’ next phase of growth.

apetito announces £31million investment in its food manufacturing site

Commenting on the investment, Food Minister George Eustice said: “I’m pleased the investment will lead to the creation of so many local jobs, while raising the UK’s global profile and securing our reputation as a great food nation.”

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Raymond Blanc OBE talks to us about the role of chefs in motivating dietary behaviour change. Plus, why good food photography is essential for food brands.

'Evidence and Expertise' is the theme for the British Dietetic Association's Dietitians Week 2017

The BDA are pleased to announce that Dietitians Week 2017 will be running from 12th-16th June, with the theme of “Evidence and Expertise”. Dietitians will be promoting the important role of evidence in nutrition as well as the expertise of the profession.

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Mars Food UK discuss their responsibility to inspire consumers to make healthier food and drink choices. Plus, insight into the food and drink industry’s attitude towards innovation

Campden BRI share insight into the food and drink industry’s attitudes towards innovation in the food and drink sector

Campden BRI recently carried out an industry survey to better understand industry’s attitudes towards innovation in the food and drink sector. Here they share key findings.

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Public Health England talks to us about their collaboration with industry to reduce sugar in children's food.

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Author and TV Presenter Emma Woolf talks to us about taking our diets and exercise regimes back to basics. Plus, the DIT share 12 tips for exporting success.

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The WHO talk to us about the economic burden posed by poor nutrition to health systems. Plus, do you have the next innovation in food and drink?

Do you have the next innovation in food and drink? Enter the Emerging Technologies Competition by 13 March

For five years the Royal Society of Chemistry’s competition has supported start-ups and universities with getting their technologies to market. Now it has a dedicated food & drink category.

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Britvic talk to us about their commitment to reduce calories per serve by 2020 and the FreeFrom Food Awards 2017 shortlist is now out.

The FreeFrom Food Awards 2017 shortlist is now out - congratulations to all of the shortlisted companies

The FreeFrom Food Awards have published the shortlist for their 2017 10th Anniversary Awards.

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Professor Corinna Hawkes explains the scale of global malnutrition and the SRA unveil their campaign calling on the foodservice & hospitality sector to serve only Good coffee.

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Food writer and historian Bee Wilson, talks to us about what shapes our food preferences; and, how can genetically modified crops help us to feed a fast-growing world?

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Refresco talk to us about innovation in the soft drinks industry; plus, findings from the new study giving us even more reason to celebrate the Mediterranean diet.

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Explore the vision behind the new Amazon Launchpad programme plus take a look at the new Food Matters Live Product and Ingredient Directory showcasing the latest innovations in food and drink as they come to market.

Bringing you the latest innovations in food and drink throughout the year

Food Matters Live is pleased to unveil enhancements to the online product and ingredient directory, designed to provide retailers, foodservice providers and manufacturers with instant access to the latest innovations in food, drink and ingredients as they come to market.

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Raymond Blanc OBE talks to us about the role of chefs in motivating dietary behaviour change; and caterers Food by Dish discuss the role of food in boosting mood & motivation in the workplace.

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As 2016 draws to a close this edition of Table Talk takes a look at some of the highlights from this year's event in the official event video as well as looking forward to what is coming up.

Food Matters Live 2016 official event video

Take a look at some of the highlights from the 2016 event in the official Food Matters Live event video.

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How Iceland is innovating to enable healthier food choices and Bee Wilson talks to us about what shapes our food preferences.

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Food & drink industry stakeholders share their views on the childhood obesity strategy and seminar presentations from Food Matters Live 2016 are now available to download.

Latest trend video from FoodBev Media takes a look into gut health & the impact of functional foods

Sponsored by Food Matters Live, FoodBev Media's latest trend video takes a look into gut health & the impact of functional foods with insight from Symprove and the Functional Food Company.

Nutural World crowned the winner of the Unilever Innovation Competition

London based Nutural World, award winning artisan producers of nut butters and spreads, were crowned the winner of the Unilever Innovation Competition.

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Behavioural Economist Tim Harford analyses the impact of the sugar tax on public health; Tesco tell us how they have reformulated their soft drinks; and highlights from Food Matters Live 2016.

Food Matters Live 2016 hailed as key cross-sector event for innovation in food and drink

More than 13,500 experts from across the food, health and nutrition sectors attended Food Matters Live 2016 – making it the fastest growing cross-sector event of the year for showcasing innovation in the food and drink industry.

Congratulations to Nims Fruit Crisps: winner of the Open Innovation Forum Food & FMCG pitching event at Food Matters Live 2016

Congratulations to Nims Fruit Crisps, one of the winners of the open innovation award at the Institute for Manufacturing Food & FMCG Innovation pitching event that took place at Food Matters Live on 23 November 2016.

Find out what type of food decision-maker you are at the Experimental Cafe

The Experimental Café at Food Matters Live presents a real-life experiment investigating consumers' food decisions and behaviours.

Learn how our brain perceives food and brands in sensorial experiments & demos

Take part in sensorial experiments and demos that will question the way food products and experiences are currently designed, learn how our brain perceives food and brands and how to guide our choices and perceptions towards the healthier options.

Food Matters Live 2016 visitor views

Hear what visitors to Food Matters Live 2016 have thought of the event so far...

Let's go! Food Matters Live 2016 is now open!

Food Matters Live 2016 is now open for business...

Quick look at Catering for Health

Take a quick look at what's happening in the Catering for Health theatre at Food Matters Live 2016.

Quick look at the conference

Expect some hot debates with 70 world-renowned speakers over the next 3 days at Food Matters Live 2016...

Launch of the new multi-material 3D printer from byFlow at Food Matters Live 2016

The Dutch 3D Printer manufacturer byFlow and FabFoundationuk.org will demonstrate during the exhibition FoodMattersLive, several creations of 3D food being printed. Visitors will have the opportunity to see and taste the 3D printed food like chocolate, humous or any food stuff that can be liquefied.

Table Talk special edition: 5 days to go

Table Talk special edition: Food Matters Live is 5 days away. Here's a rundown of what not to miss...

Chef Paul Gayler Cooks Riso Gallo Rice at Food Matters Live 2016

Italian rice specialists Riso Gallo have teamed up with renowned chef Paul Gayler, who will be demonstrating live at Food Matters Live 2016.

What's on the lunch menu at Food Matters Live 2016?

Food Matters Live is offering visitors to next week’s three-day event a varied array of meat, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. See what's on the menu...

International innovation comes to Food Matters Live 2016 next week

From German lemonade named after a Russian space programme to Irish seaweed tea, Chinese pea protein and Italian quinoa beer – Food Matters Live is hosting more international ingredients’ companies, manufacturers and food experts than ever before.

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How are Public Health England leading reformulation? What is the cost of good nutrition? Plus, M&S wants to hear from industry with science-led innovations for health & well-being.

Got a burning question about the science behind the food we eat? Ask a Food Scientist at Food Matters Live 2016

The IFST - Institute of Food Science & Technology – is hosting a series of ‘Ask a Food Scientist’ sessions where you get the chance to ask a panel of food scientists a burning question about the science behind the food we eat.

Explore the interactive visitor attractions at Food Matters Live and challenge the way we think about food at London’s ExCeL on 22-24 November.

Running alongside the main conference, seminars and exhibition, Food Matters Live attractions give visitors a chance to get involved, taste and even become part of the research into the latest innovation in food and drink.

Food Matters Live is hosting its biggest ever Special Events programme because so many organisations want to take part. Don’t miss out - London’s ExCeL 22-24 November

Do you fancy speed dating your brand - or matchmaking your company with a European partner? How about launching your start-up on Amazon - or even finding out if your business complies with trading standards? Visitors and exhibitors at this month’s Food Matters Live in London’s ExCeL have a unique opportunity to do all of this and much more.

This week in Table Talk...

The ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre explore food & drink product reformulation experiences of SMEs and don’t miss Amazon & Unilever unique special events at Food Matters Live 2016.

UK team scoops the bronze prize at European innovation competition

A team from Nottingham Trent University has been awarded the bronze prize at the European final of Ecotrophelia for their sustainable and indulgent non-dairy alternative to traditional ice cream, which is made using algal protein.

This week in Table Talk...

Döhler GmbH talks to us about health and wellbeing trends; Speciality Food Magazine takes a look at the healthier soft drinks market; and DIT Meet the Buyer programme comes to Food Matters Live 2016.

New for 2016: tailored tours for SME's looking for nutritional solutions for natural & 'better for you' ingredients

At Food Matters Live 2016, SME's can take the opportunity to participate in tailored, guided tours of major suppliers of food & drink ingredients to find nutritional solutions for NPD and reformulation challenges.

New online food labelling and health claims training course from the British Nutrition Foundation

Familiar with the rules that apply to nutritional information on food and beverages? The British Nutrition Foundation launch a new online food labelling and health claims training course.

Taste Cork showcasing Cork Innovation and Expertise at Food Matters Live 2016

This year Taste Cork will be exhibiting at Food Matters Live through a unique collaboration between Cork County Council, Cork City Council, the Local Enterprise Offices Cork, Cork Chamber, University College Cork (UCC) and Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) - showcasing the latest food innovations within the region.

This week in Table Talk...

Farm Africa talk to us about the work they do to empower farmers in eastern Africa, key trends presenting big opportunities for food and drink entrepreneurs and register for your copy of the Event Preview.

The FreeFrom Eating Out Awards 2016 shortlist is now out - congratulations to all of the shortlisted companies

Shortlisted entrants this year include everything from local independents to nationwide chains...

The Department for International Trade to run a Meet the Buyer programme at Food Matters Live 2016

International buyers from across the world will be attending the Meet the Buyer programme in order to source the latest innovation in food and drink.

The Whitehouse Consultancy to host a pop-up ‘policy surgery’ at Food Matters Live 2016

Issues-led communications specialist The Whitehouse Consultancy has confirmed a policy insights partnership for Food Matters Live 2016 and will host a pop-up ‘policy surgery’ at the event at London’s ExCeL on 23 November.

This week in Table Talk...

The FDF share their thoughts on the childhood obesity strategy and don't miss the Food Matters Live 2016 event preview - out next week.

New research shows food industry & health agencies can do more to meet older people’s food security needs

The University of Hertfordshire share findings from the study 'Food Provision in Later Life' which explores older people's views and experiences of acquiring food in the UK.

Supporting good nutrition for better digestive health: BENEO discuss the natural benefits of chicory root fibres

Public awareness of the importance of dietary fibre intake and maintaining digestive health has been steadily growing in recent years. 69% of European consumers find a healthy digestive system an important topic . Mintel research shows that between 2013 and 2015, 16% of functional claims globally were about digestive health, making it one of the most important functional claims.

This week in Table Talk...

Crobar share their brand story and the challenges of changing consumer behaviour towards insect protein, plus is portion size an anti-obesity solution?

Intertek: Food Industry Update 2016

Nigel Baldwin, Director Food & Nutrition Group Intertek, delivers an update on the regulatory environment within the food industry.

apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods launch new 'Free From' range

apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods' look to cater to the growing demand for allergen-free options in the health and social care industry with new 'Free From' range.

Innovative growth continues in the Welsh food and drink industry

The new products and latest developments driving innovative growth in the Welsh food and drink sector.

Mars Food, Ella’s Kitchen and Nutricia among the brands leading the line up of speakers in the Evidence Base theatre

The Evidence Base returns to Food Matters Live 2016 with Mars Food, Ella’s Kitchen, The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition / General Mills, Nutricia and a2 Milk among the brands leading the line up of speakers.

Join buyers from Ocado, Sainsbury's, Planet Organic, Abel & Cole, Holland and Barrett at Food Matters Live 2016

Buyers from major retailers together with independent health food stores have registered to attend Food Matters Live 2016 - to find new products and meet the innovators setting food and drink trends.

This week in Table Talk...

Insight into accessing food and drink industry grant funding and Forum for the Future discuss the sustainable protein challenge.

Discover the newest ingredients and products – and the innovators behind them - just a click away at Food Matters Live

From curry-flavoured mealworms to chickpea pasta, gut-friendly snacks to biscuits and chocolate with no added sugar – discover some of the newest and most exciting food and drink products on the market.

The Institute of Food Science and Technology releases its latest Information Statement on sugars

Providing a concise, evidence-based summary of the key scientific facts around sugars, the Information Statement is a reliable resource for technical specialists.

This week in Table Talk...

The Sustainable Restaurant Association outline their plans for healthy eating campaigns in 2017 and see what's being served up in the Catering for Health kitchen at Food Matters Live 2016...

Allergy UK launches food outlet accreditation - the Allergy Aware Scheme

To support restaurants and cafes in the UK to cater for those with food allergies, Allergy UK has launched the Allergy Aware Scheme, aiming to provide consumers with confidence when they eat at accredited food establishments.

This week in Table Talk...

The Children’s Food Trust share their views on the childhood obesity strategy and Speciality Food Magazine look at the free-from producers changing the face of conventional confectionery.

Celebrity chefs set to join leading foodservice providers in the Catering for Health theatre

Catering for teenage diets, ensuring the nutritional needs of employees, free-from best practice in foodservice and dignified dining are just some of the themes on the menu at this year’s Catering for Health theatre.

Insight into on-trend nutritional solutions at the Cambridge Commodities Tasting Bar

Join Cambridge Commodities’ R&D nutritionist and knowledgeable NPD team for live demonstrations and tastings incorporating the latest nutritional ingredients.

This week in Table Talk...

Export benefits for SME food producers and find out what the top natural & organic trends are at our next Twitter debate with Suma Wholefoods.

Meals on Wheels – more than just a meal: the National Association of Care Catering calls on industry support to raise awareness

Meals on Wheels was originally set up in 1943 to deliver meals to individuals at home unable to purchase or prepare their own. The National Association of Care Catering discuss why today, the service is as vital and valid as ever.

This week in Table Talk...

Video interviews with Hard Rock Café and Ingredion focus on free-from & clean label trends and TiFSiP share top tips for improving food and drink businesses' fraud resilience.

This week in Table Talk...

Video interviews with the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation & Ella’s Kitchen focus on improving child health through diet and branding agency Pearlfisher discuss food brands of the future.

Would you like to voice your opinion on EU health claims legislation?

The REDICLAIM project is studying the impact of Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation on interest to apply and use health claims, especially how the legislation has influenced innovation & research activities and they would like to hear from you...

This week in Table Talk...

Video interviews with the Unilever Foundry & Nutristrength; Steve Osborn discusses robotics in food manufacturing; and join our 'natural & organic' Twitter chat...

The natural and organic market is the focus for our next Twitter chat: join us on Wednesday 21 September from 12:00 – 12:45

In association with Suma Wholefoods, Food Matters Live is hosting a Twitter chat focusing on the natural and organic market on Wednesday 21 September from 12.00 – 12:45.

The University of Nottingham will showcase world-leading food and drink research at Food Matters Live 2016

Health and nutrition sciences academics from University of Nottingham will be sharing their research findings on issues such as the obesity crisis and allergy and intolerance awareness at Food Matters Live 2016.

This week in Table Talk...

Top tips for start-up success; guidance for food producers on how to access evidence based nutritional advice; and how to spot unreliable health research.

In 2017, Food Matters Live will host the ECOTROPHELIA Europe competition from 21- 23 November, ExCeL, London

What will be tomorrow’s food look like? Taste like? Be made of? The ECOTROPHELIA Europe competition, taking place at Food Matters Live 2017, provides answers to these questions.

New advice for food and drink producers on reducing sugars from the Food and Drink Federation

Launched today, the Food and Drink Federation has published a free reformulation guide for small and medium sized companies. The guidance was developed by Leatherhead Food Research for the FDF.

This week in Table Talk...

The FDF publish new advice for food and drink producers on reducing sugars & OAL tell us about the opportunities that robotics can bring SME manufacturers.

Food Matters Live unveils new online ingredients and product directories

Food Matters Live has launched a new online directory showcasing hundreds of ingredients and food and drink products that will be on display when Food Matters Live returns to London’s ExCeL between 22 – 24 November this year.

Cornelius to present 'feel good’ ingredients at Food Matters Live 2016

With a focus on healthy living and developing foods for the active consumer, Cornelius will share the latest developments under - pinning new concepts in ‘better for you’ functional food and drink on the Cornelius Pavilion.

This week in Table Talk...

Health drink VITHIT share their brand journey and Speciality Food Magazine discuss the rise of the free-from sector and what it means for independent food retailers .

This week in Table Talk...

Creative Nature tell us the story behind the brand and free-from industry expert, Hamish Renton, discusses the marketing & development of free-from products for infants.

This week in Table Talk...

Tata Global Beverages talk to us about the UK tea culture and Dr Javier Gonzalez shares insight into nutrition to fuel exercise performance.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition confirm key themes for the Nutraceuticals Showcase at Food Matters Live

The expert scientific, technical and regulatory team and member companies of the CRN UK will be on-hand at the Nutraceuticals Showcase to discuss all matters relating to food supplements.

Food Matters Live unveils packed education programme line up

More than 70 leading figures from the worlds of politics, industry, science and health will be debating obesity, sugar tax, sustainable diets and a host of other topical issues at this year’s Food Matters Live conference.

Table Talk special edition...

In this special edition of Table Talk, we take a look at what lies ahead for Food Matters Live 2016 as we announce the education programme.

This week in Table Talk...

This week in Table Talk: Nutristrength share their brand journey and Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition discuss the role of industry in encouraging the development of healthy food choices.

Innovation takes centre stage at Food Matters Live 2016

More ingredients’ companies and manufacturers than ever before are to exhibit at this year’s Food Matters Live.

This week in Table Talk...

Grocery Accelerator share their top tips for success for breakthrough brands and Dr David Unwin discusses why he introduced a low carbohydrate diet for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Innovative food and drink producers from Wales join the Food and Drink Wales Pavilion at Food Matters Live 2016

A range of companies from Wales will be present at Food Matters Live 2016 - showcasing how Wales is increasingly innovating and becoming a testing ground for food innovation and new product development.

This week in Table Talk...

Wessanen UK discuss their approach to reducing food waste, and findings from the 2016 Global Nutrition Report.

FreeFrom Eating Out Awards 2016 opens for entry – and presents Pathfinder Award to Indigo at One Aldwych

Now in their third year, the Freefrom Eating Out Awards were originally launched to raise awareness of the opportunities for free-from food within the foodservice sector. Entry for the 2016 Awards is now open and the presentation to the winners will take place at Food Matters Live 2016 in November.

Connecting brand owners with marketing and branding agencies: a new special event comes to Food Matters Live 2016

As part of Food Matters Live in 2016, Brand Chemistry will be running a ‘speed date’ for brand owners looking to meet specialist agencies covering a number of marketing related disciplines from brand to content to PR and retail.

The 2016 Global Nutrition Report: malnutrition becoming the “new normal” across the globe

Rates of obesity and overweight are rising in every region of the world and in nearly every country according to the 2016 Global Nutrition Report released on 14 June.

This week in Table Talk...

Global restaurant chain Hard Rock International tell us how their UK cafes are meeting the needs of diners with allergies, Ecotrophelia UK 2016 winner announced and registration open for Enterprise Europe networking meetings.

Workplace health was the key theme at the third annual BDA Dietitians Week Reception at the House of Lords this week

The theme of this year’s week is “workplace health” and the value of getting nutrition and hydration right at work. BDA Honorary Chair Fiona McCullough spoke about the BDA’s Work Ready Programme, which is a dietitian-led wellness initiative for workplaces.

NNEdPro's 2nd Annual International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research

Taking place from 17 - 18 June in Cambridge, the Summit will provide an overview of latest nutrition research through a ‘Great Nutrient Debate’, together with the results from the current Global Research Priorities project.

Registration now open for Enterprise Europe networking meetings at Food Matters Live 2016

Helping business to innovate and grow internationally, Enterprise Europe networking meetings present an opportunity to develop international partnerships with distributors, suppliers and collaborative partners.

Nottingham Trent University student team scoops the gold prize at Ecotrophelia UK with their low fat, non-dairy ice cream.

Congratulations to the Från Början team from Nottingham Trent University who have been awarded the gold prize at Ecotrophelia UK 2016 for their vegan, low fat, luxury iced dessert.

This week in Table Talk...

Ingredion share insights from their latest consumer research, and Ed Martin, Director of Consolidated Hub Developments & Chair of Slow Food Kent, discusses the impact of new technology on food and farming.

This week in Table Talk...

Ella's kitchen share the thinking behind their new Veg for Victory campaign; plus Catering for Sustainability - the new report from WWF-UK, Sodexo UK & Ireland, and the Food Ethics Council.

Opportunities in UK food and drink retail: Industry briefing in conjunction with the Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

Food Matters Live is pleased to be working with the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce on a forthcoming seminar which will highlight the opportunities in the UK food and drink retail sector.

Opportunities in the UK – how to access the market: Industry briefing in association with Holland Food Valley

Food Matters Live is pleased announce the next industry briefing which will focus on trends and opportunities in the UK for Dutch businesses - organised in association with Holland Food Valley.

This week in Table Talk...

Did you miss the innovation and NPD with pulses industry briefing? The future of natural sweeteners; and a Natural and Organic Zone comes to Food Matters Live 2016.

A dedicated Natural and Organic Zone comes to Food Matters Live 2016

Introduced to cater for the rising demand for natural and organic produce, the Natural and Organic Zone will showcase the latest offerings from a host of producers, highlighting the myriad of innovation in this rapidly growing market.

The future of natural sweeteners: join the webinar - 1st June, 3pm GMT

Join us for 30 minutes of insights into the market uptake of natural sweeteners and a brief overview of how to overcome common formulation challenges.

This week in Table Talk...

Tackling global childhood obesity and Artizian Catering talk to us about their approach to health and nutrition.

This week in Table Talk...

How Defra’s Great British Food Unit can support the food and drink industry, shortlist announced for UK heat of Ecotrophelia and Open Innovation – help or hindrance? Join the debate…

Food Matters Live receives CPD accreditation from leading associations for healthcare professionals

We are delighted to announce that the Food Matters Live 2016 education programme is now CPD accredited by the British Dietetic Association and the Association for Nutrition.

Open Innovation - help or hindrance? Join our next Twitter chat on Wednesday 25th May

In association with the Aurora Ceres Partnership and the University of Cambridge Open Innovation Forum, Food Matters Live is hosting a Twitter chat about open innovation on Wednesday 25th May from 12.30 – 13.30.

Shortlist announced for UK national heat of Ecotrophelia: the Dragons’ Den style food innovation competition

Five teams of students have been shortlisted for the UK national heat of the Ecotrophelia, the EU-wide Dragons’ Den style competition rewarding student teams who have developed the best eco-innovative food and drink products.

This week in Table Talk...

Insight into the International Year of Pulses, the winners of the 2016 FreeFrom Food Awards and Food Matters Live 2016 exhibitor list now available.

LittlePod discuss the conservation work they support to create a more sustainably sourced vanilla crop

LittlePod is supporting their very own vanilla farmer, Dr Made Setiawan, in his reforestation work to create a more sustainably sourced vanilla crop.

This week in Table Talk...

Strategies to tackle the global rise in food fraud, reformulating with stevia and The Big Cookathon 2016.

Join our next free-from Twitter debate: Thursday 28 April, 12.30 - 1.30 pm

On Thursday 28 April, Food Matters Live is hosting a ‘free–from’ twitter debate with industry expert Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Founder and Director of the Freefrom Food Awards and the Freefrom Eating Out Awards.

Premier Foods Dysphagia Chef of the Year 2015 winner joins the Catering for Health line-up at Food Matters Live

In 2015 Premier Foods launched the first ever Dysphagia Chef of the Year Competition. Watch the winner demonstrating their winning dishes in the Catering for Health theatre at Food Matters Live 2016.

Allergy UK’s Allergy Awareness Week: 25th April – 1st May

Organised by the national charity Allergy UK, Allergy Awareness Week 2016 takes place next week. Running from the 25th of April until the 1st of May, each day of the week will focus on a particular allergic condition including food allergies.

The Children’s Food Trust are on a mission to ‘reclaim meal times’ with 'The Big Cookathon 2016’ taking place this weekend

Linda Cregan, Chief Executive of the Children’s Food Trust, talks to us about the objectives of The Big Cookathon weekend taking place from 22-25 April.

This week in Table Talk...

A gourmet dining experience with a twist and The Food Foundation talks to us about making food policy deliver a better diet for Britain.

Food Matters Live 2016 introduces a Nutraceuticals Showcase

Featuring some of the latest and most innovative dietary supplements and functional foods, the Nutraceuticals Showcase will highlight how supplements and nutraceuticals can play an essential role in improving diet related health.

This week in Table Talk...

The new research making a significant breakthrough in heart health and the Children’s Food Trust tell us about the inspiration behind their upcoming 'Big Cookathon 2016’.

Food Matters Live is pleased to be working in collaboration with the Centre for Food and Hospitality Research at the Institut Paul Bocuse, Lyon, France

The Centre for Food and Hospitality Research at the Institut Paul Bocuse brings together researchers and specialists in hospitality, foodservice, culinary arts and food sciences. Their annual Research Symposium is taking place on the 20th of April on the subject of eating behaviours.

This week in Table Talk...

What makes a successful partnership with the Unilever Foundry? Plus, a look at the future of sustainable food manufacturing with Cranfield University and Coca-Cola Enterprises.

Innovation and NPD with pulse fractions

Food Matters Live is pleased to be supporting an afternoon event dedicated to Innovation and NPD with pulse fractions - organised in collaboration with the United Nations’ International Year of Pulses.

Sustainable sourcing: Food Matters Live industry briefing in association with WWF

Food Matters Live is delighted to announce its next industry briefing taking place on 4 May in association with WWF on the subject of sustainable sourcing. Hear from experts at WWF on how best to source raw materials and ensure traceability from origin across the supply chain.

This week in Table Talk...

The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation discuss the global movement towards improving child health and MMR Research talk about packaging designs consumers can connect with.

The British Dietetic Association turns 80

On Wednesday 16 March, the British Dietetic Association celebrated its 80th birthday. The Association, which was founded in 1936, is the nation’s largest organisation of food and nutrition professionals with over 8,500 members.

Dr Louis Levy from Public Health England discusses the new Eatwell Guide

Dr Louis Levy, Head of Nutrition Science at Public Health England talks through some of the most significant changes to the Eatwell Guide, announced this week.

The FreeFrom Eating Out Awards make their mark on the foodservice sector

Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Founder and Editor of Foods Matter, talks to us about how the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards are making their mark in foodservice.

This week in Table Talk...

Industry responses to the proposed sugar tax and the ways in which the food industry is working to close the school holiday nutritional gap.

This week in Table Talk...

Forum for the Future, Waitrose, and WWF among team behind Protein 2040 Challenge and Tristram Stuart explores food waste solutions.

Cornelius to host partners pavilion at Food Matters Live 2016

Cornelius Group will host a unique pavilion with their suppliers to put a focus on healthy living and developing foods for the active consumer.

This week in Table Talk...

George Eustice MP talks to us about the Government's forthcoming food and farming strategy and Steve Osborn discusses the role of new technologies in meeting the needs of consumers.

How do regulations surrounding nutrition and health claims impact your business?

As part of the EU funded BACCHUS project, the British Nutrition Foundation is seeking feedback from the SME community on the impact on business of the nutrition and health claims regulation.

This week in Table Talk...

Professor Jim Al-Khalili discusses sustainable diets; plus expert opinion on the arrival of easyFoodstore and why Britain’s taste for tea is changing.

Consensus Action on Salt and Health's 17th National Salt Awareness Week takes place next week

The 17th National Salt Awareness Week takes place from 29th February – 6th March. Organised by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) the week will celebrate the 20 years that CASH have been working on salt reduction in the UK.

The 2016 Cost Sector Catering Awards shortlist is now out! Congratulations to all of the shortlisted companies

The Cost Sector Catering Awards celebrate the work of the thousands of people working in the UK foodservice sector. The shortlist for the 2016 awards has been decided and the winners will be announced on the 31st March at the awards dinner.

This week in Table Talk...

Ian Wright from the Food and Drink Federation tells us why a sugar tax won’t work and Prof. Tim Benton on why we won’t be able to feed the world without GM.

GNT returns to Food Matters Live 2016 with an explosion of colour and live demonstrations..

At Food Matters Live 2016 GNT will be educating visitors on all things colour related with key consumer insights, interactive hands on stations and live demonstrations.

This week in Table Talk...

Valentine Warner talks to us about why we need to take cooking back to basics and the 2016 FreeFrom Food Awards shortlist is announced.

The 2016 FreeFrom Food Awards shortlist is now out!

Ready to drink wheatgrass shots, beetroot ketchup and super food chocolate truffles are among the 100's of products to have made it to the Freefrom Food Awards 2016 shortlist.

Your views on the WHO recommendations for governments for ending childhood obesity

Last week in Table Talk we asked you for your views on the new WHO recommendations for governments for ending childhood obesity. Thank you to everyone for your input. Here's a summary of the results...

This week in Table Talk...

What will it take to ensure a nutritious food system, affordable for all? And your thoughts on the recommendations for ending childhood obesity...

This week in Table Talk...

Your thoughts on the recommendations for ending childhood obesity and three ways brands can achieve successful personalisation...

Ending Childhood Obesity: 6 recommendations for governments

Aimed at addressing the rising levels of childhood obesity and overweight globally, the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO) have put forward 6 recommendations for governments.

Food Matters Live is pleased to announce a partnership with FEED to create the FEED Sensorium at Food Matters Live 2016

Showcasing the latest scientific developments impacting the food industry, education and policy–making, at the FEED Sensorium visitors will be able to take part in sensorial experiments, learn how our brain perceives food and brands and discover a range of science innovations.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

This week in Table Talk: consumer attitudes to reducing sugar consumption and how a new allergen labelling scheme can bring benefits to the allergic community...

Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Founder of FoodsMatter, discusses the new allergen labelling accreditation scheme offering an alternative to Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)

Michelle Berriedale-Johnson talks about the new allergen labelling accreditation scheme designed to cut through the confusion for the allergic community, allowing them to buy ‘safe’ food with confidence.

Exhibiting at Food Matters Live

Video highlights: Hear from exhibitors as they share their thoughts on Food Matters Live 2015.

Free-from at Food Matters Live 2015

Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Founder and Editor of Foods Matter, shares her highlights of Food Matters Live 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

This week in Table Talk: is it the end of the Celebrity Chef era? Why does sense of smell matter? Are SME’s the future of food security?

Welcome to the first edition of Table Talk of 2016

The latest edition of Table Talk is now out featuring news, views and insight from Ella Woodward, Carrie Ruxton PhD and the BBC Food & Farming Awards - plus all the latest updates from Food Matters Live.

The BBC Food & Farming Awards are back for 2016

Nominations for the BBC Food & Farming Awards open on Sunday 10th January. New for 2016, the Future Food Award has been introduced to recognise innovation that could influence how the UK's food will be grown, processed and sold in future.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring a look back at some of the many highlights from the past 12 months as well as looking forward to what is coming up in the world of food, health and nutrition early in the New Year.

Highlights from the Sustainable Edibles theatre at Food Matters Live 2015

Dr Prannie Rhatigan, shares her highlights from the Sustainable Edibles theatre at Food Matters Live 2015.

Highlights from the Growth Lab at Food Matters Live 2015

Steve Osborn, Principal Consultant at The Aurora Ceres Partnership Ltd, shares his highlights from the Growth Lab at Food Matters Live 2015.

The official event video from Food Matters Live 2015

In case you missed it, see the highlights from Food Matters Live 2015 in the official event video.

Food Matters Live introduces a new series of industry briefings for 2016

Food Matters Live is pleased to announce a series of industry briefings designed to provide expert advice on a number of important issues for professionals working in the food and drink industry.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Professor Alice Roberts, communications agency Southpaw and Professor Paul Berryman, plus all the latest updates from Food Matters Live.

Business matchmaking meetings at Food Matters Live 2015...

Over 500 networking meetings took place at Food Matters Live 2015 - hear from the participants.

In case you missed it: video highlights from the Innovative Ingredients and Sustainable Edibles attractions at Food Matters Live 2015

The Innovative Ingredients and Sustainable Edibles theatres hosted an eclectic mix of explosive food science experiments, cooking demonstrations, talks and tastings from the likes of award-winning presenter Stefan Gates, seaweed experts, food scientists, flavour technologists, development chefs and many others.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Sir Tim Smit, food waste campaigner Tristram Stuart and more, plus all the latest updates from Food Matters Live.

Sir Tim Smit - Sustainable diets

Sir Tim Smit, Executive Vice-Chairman and Co-founder, of the award winning Eden Project, speaks at Food Matters Live 2015 on Sustainable Diets.

Tristram Stuart - Changing food waste

Tristram Stuart, independent food waste campaigner and author of two internationally acclaimed books, speaks at Food Matters Live 2015 about changing food waste.

Colin Dennis - Starting out in food science

Colin Dennis, President, Institute of Food Technologists, speaks on starting out in food science.

Preventing childhood obesity

A Food Matters Live 2015 Conference debate asked: what can we do to get our children back in shape? And how can we prevent youngsters from becoming obese in the first place?

Unilever Sustainable Food for #BrightFuture Challenge – Big Money for your Big Idea

Unilever are offering £3000 cash for the best idea to help them expand their business and address growing consumer interest in plant-based products, change people's behaviours and improve their lives in the future.

The Ingredients Exhibitors

Hear from some of our ingredients exhibitors at Food Matters Live 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from BrandHive and the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, plus some of the many highlights from across the three days at Food Matters Live 2015.

Food Matters Live 2015 serves up a treat

Food Matters Live 2015 exceeded expectations with more than 10,000 experts from the worlds of food and drink manufacturing, foodservice, retail, nutrition, public health and research taking part in the three-day event at London’s ExCeL centre.

How do media and brands influence our food choice?

A Food Matters Live 2015 Conference debate featuring experts in psychology and behaviour questioned whether we can change the eating habits of a lifetime.

Preston Walker discusses the challenges faced in care home catering

Preston Walker, Director and Chef at Oak House Residential Home, discusses the challenges faced in care home catering.

Nourishing a nation: Polly Toynbee discusses the need for food awareness and wider availability of affordable, healthy food

Polly Toynbee, journalist and columnist for The Guardian and former social affairs editor at the BBC, discusses the need for food awareness and wider availability of affordable, healthy food.

Professor Jim Al-Khalili speaking on sustainable diets from Food Matters Live 2015

Professor Jim Al-Khalili, Chair of Public Engagement in Science at The University of Surrey, discusses the movement towards sustainable diets.

Henry Dimbleby discusses the cultural change required to bring about an end to food waste

Henry Dimbleby, Co-founder of Leon Restaurants and The Sustainable Restaurant Association, discusses the cultural change required to bring about an end to food waste.

Can we change the eating habits of a lifetime?

Weight management and sugar reduction were the focus of a packed Food Matters Live debate on motivating dietary behaviour change.

Pride and Prejudice – or cooking?

"People need to be taught how to cook" - Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden project, told a Food Matters Live debate on sustainable diets.

Spotlight on sensory at Food Matters Live 2015

Professor Barry Smith, Director of the Institute of Philosophy and Founder of the Centre for the Study of the Senses, talks about the understanding of flavour perception at Food Matters Live 2015.

Claire Hughes, Head of Nutrition and Science at Marks & Spencer, discusses the M&S nutritional strategy at Food Matters Live 2015

Claire Hughes, Head of Nutrition and Science at Marks & Spencer, tells us how M&S shape their nutritional strategy.

Food Matters Live debates obesity, nutrition and health

The long-awaited Childhood Obesity Strategy will be “a call to action” from government, society and families, the Department of Health’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer has pledged.

Live cooking demonstrations at Food Matters Live 2015

Brakes, apetito and Compass Group were among the contributors to the Catering for Health Theatre at Food Matters Live on Tuesday 17 November - Lee Sheppard from apetito explains how the cooking demonstrations bring learning to life.

Dr Ben Goldacre discusses incentives to improve public health at Food Matters Live 2015

Dr Ben Goldacre spoke yesterday in a Food Matters Live Conference debate about motivating changing behaviour – here’s a short clip about what incentives he thinks we need to help improve public health.

Dining with dignity

Axing “meals on wheels” services to vulnerable and elderly people has been an easy way for local authorities to make budget cuts, panellists at a Food Matters Live debate on catering for healthy communities claimed.

Grass verges and frozen food can help feed a nation

Polly Toynbee joined Iceland Managing Director Nick Canning in a debate at Food Matters Live 2015 on the subject of 'Nourishing a nation'

Food Matters Live 2015 - do not miss it

Food Matters Live 2015 opened this morning. Join 1000's of visitors from across the food, health and nutrition sectors. Do not miss it!

Department of Health puts a focus on childhood obesity at Food Matters Live 2015

Dr Gina Radford from the Department of Health puts a focus on childhood obesity at Food Matters Live 2015.

Ian Wright discusses sugar tax at Food Matters Live 2015

Live from Food Matters Live 2015, Ian Wright - Director General of the Food and Drink Federation - shares his thoughts on sugar tax.

Food Matters Live 2015 - final day of build up

A look inside the final day of build up at Food Matters Live 2015

LoSalt – Demonstrating Low Sodium Cooking at Food Matters Live

LoSalt is exhibiting at Food Matters Live on stand 145 where they will be holding cookery demonstrations and tastings each day.

Join Diana Food at Food Matters for live demonstrations showcasing innovative natural colour solutions

Through live demonstrations and real-life samples, DIANA FOOD will show how product labels can be made friendlier without sacrificing product quality at Food Matters Live.

Pure Circle to host Stevia Knowledge Hub at Food Matters Live

Explore all questions you might have on naturally sourced, zero calorie sweetener stevia with Pure Circle at stand 86, opposite the Innovative Ingredients theatre.

Welcome to a special edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest special edition of Table Talk, dedicated to some of the highlights you will find at Food Matters Live 2015 which opens in just five days time.

Roquette invite Food Matters Live visitors to discover how to use algility HL algal flour in food.

Roquette will be serving up a range of heathy dishes on stand 75 - from savour to sweet - and demonstrating innovative techniques to reduce fat, calories and improve nutritional profile of food.

What’s on the lunch menu at Food Matters Live 2015?

Food Matters Live is offering visitors to next week’s three-day event a varied array of meat, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.

Wales focuses on food, health, nutrition and growth at Food Matters Live

As Welsh food technologists converge for the second year running at Food Matters Live, held in London over 17 – 19 November 2015, a range of companies will be present to showcase how Wales is increasingly innovating and becoming a testing ground for food innovation and new product development.

Welcome to the world’s first Big Data Centre of Excellence for the whole agri-food industry, welcome to Agrimetrics at Food Matters Live!

Agrimetrics is enabling industry to develop solutions to the challenges faced by the global food system through the use of ‘big data’ and analytics.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Food and Drink Federation, Lambeth Flagship Programme and Cricketer Farm, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Eat better, do better with The Children’s Food Trust at Food Matters Live

With obesity-related illness on the rise, health services under pressure and sickness absence costing UK business £29million each year – we’ve all got a stake in getting our nation making healthier food choices. And the Children’s Food Trust believes good habits are best started young.

Looking for funding to drive innovation? Meet with staff from the Knowledge Transfer Network and Innovate UK on stand 110 to find out how they can help

Join the thousands of businesses KTN has helped secure funding to drive innovation. At the Knowledge Transfer Network stand you will be able to discuss the benefits of innovation to companies and the mechanisms in place to make this easier.

Unilever ideas contest - submit your idea at Food Matters Live for a chance to win a £3000 cash prize

The Unilever Baking, Cooking and Spreads Business – renowned for brands like Flora and Stork – are running an ideas contest for new products.

Can you smell colours? Hear temperature? Visit the Food Sensorium at Food Matters Live and discover the latest insights from the exciting emerging science of Gastrophysics

Food Matters Live has teamed up with the Crossmodal Research Laboratory, led by Professor Charles Spence, to showcase the latest insights from an exciting emerging science.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Rowett Institute of Nutrition & Health, Innovate UK and OAL Group, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Chefs, technologists and seaweed experts serve up a taste of the future in the Sustainable Edibles theatre

What’s the next generation of natural smoke flavour systems? How do you create a meaty taste with 50% less meat? Are you ready for 3D food printing? What’s the full potential of seaweed? All these questions and many more will be explored over three days in the Sustainable Edibles theatre at Food Matters Live.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Professor Stephen Heppell, Marketing Sciences Unlimited and Valentine Warner, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Hungary crowned winner at the Ecotrophelia Europe 2015 competition in Milan

Sixteen teams competed in the Ecotrophelia Europe 2015 competition, culminating in a Gold win for Hungary.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Institute of Philosophy, Innova Market Insights and Mariette Abraham, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Sodexo UK & Ireland, The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) and TiFSiP, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Food and Drink Federation to offer membership discounts to companies at Food Matters Live 2015

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) will be offering a 20% discount off the cost of membership to any companies signing up during Food Matters Live.

Join our next Free-from twitter debate: 14th October 12.30 – 1.30pm

On Wednesday 14 October, Food Matters Live is hosting a ‘free–from’ twitter debate with experts Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Founder and Director, The Freefrom Food Awards and the Freefrom Eating Out Awards, and Alexa Baracaia, journalist, allergy mum and campaigner.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Professor Judith Buttris, Director General at the British Nutrition Foundation, Andrew Opie from the British Retail Consortium, and Steve French from the Natural Marketing Institute, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Joint Managing Director at Iceland, Nick Canning, TBAT Innovation and Jason Halford from the University of Liverpool, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

From food science to foodservice, nutrition to NPD, and eco-packaging to education – Food Matters Live has it covered

Come join Food Matters Live - the biggest ever cross-sector event to address one of the most important issues of our time: the relationship between food, health and nutrition.

Join our Twitter debate on 29 September: enabling innovation in healthy and ‘better for you’ food and drink

On 29 September at 12.30pm, Food Matters Live is hosting a twitter debate on the subject of enabling innovation in healthy & 'better for you' food and drink.

It’s time for tea at Food Matters Live

Debuting at this year’s Food Matters Live exhibition is the Tea Garden, which gives participating manufacturers a unique opportunity to talk about their diverse product portfolio - and share the fascinating and rich history of tea.

GOED members to unveil latest science behind Omega-3

As Omega-3 is credited with enhancing human heart and brain health – it seems fitting for Food Matters Live to host a dedicated GOED Pavilion. Members of GOED – the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s – will be on hand to meet visitors in this exclusive area, and to explain the latest R&D in Omega-3.

Cheers! Here’s to drinking healthily

Health-seeking consumers are always on the look out for drinks that not only quench the thirst - but also are nutritious, energy giving and good for them. In the Drink Well area of the Food Matters Live exhibition, visitors will be able to taste and learn more about ‘better for you’ soft drinks - from the naturally functional through to reformulated brands.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from Stefan Gates, Steve Osborn and award-winning entrepreneur, Julie Waddell shares her success story, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Exciting new food industry ‘concept’ launch scheduled for 18th November

Exciting new food industry ‘concept’ for free-from accreditation has been developed by the team behind the FreeFrom Food Awards, the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards and the FoodsMatter allergy website. The independent, validated accreditation scheme will be launched at Food Matters Live on 18th November.

Premier Foodservice to showcase a range of nutritional solutions for catering at Food Matters Live

Premier Foodservice will be showcasing a range of nutritional solutions for caterers to serve both dysphagia and dementia sufferers at Food Matters Live.

Foodservice provider, apetito focus on eating for health at Food Matters Live

apetito will be showcasing how they cater for healthy communities at Food Matters Live, with visitors benefiting from seeing innovative texture modified foods for people with dysphagia.

Grub Club Cambridge comes to Food Matters Live

Grub Club Cambridge will be running a social networking event for food and drink professionals at Food Matters Live on 18 November 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from food scientist Steven Schwartz, Professor Patrizia Mecocci, along with best-selling author Ella Woodward's personal story, plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from the European Nutrition for Health Alliances (ENHA) - plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015.

The Evidence Base returns to Food Matters Live 2015

Building on its successful debut in 2014, the Evidence Base theatre will once again house a series of interactive talks and tastings showcasing the nutritional science behind the development of re-formulated food and drink as well as brand new product concepts for health and wellbeing.

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk

Welcome to the latest edition of Table Talk, featuring insight from The National Skills Acdemy, Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and The Health Sciences Academy - plus all the latest news from Food Matters Live 2015

Chefs team up with food scientists in the new Innovative Ingredients attraction at Food Matters Live 2015

Innovative Ingredients is the theme for a brand new visitor attraction at Food Matters Live 2015 in November.

Table Talk: Issue 2

View the latest edition of Table Talk - the new newsletter from Food Matters Live.

Chefs and nutritionists take to the stage in the Catering for Health theatre at Food Matters Live 2015

Building on the success of 2014, the Catering for Health theatre is returning to Food Matters Live 2015 in November. This year, it features a series of double-acts of chefs and nutritionists from foodservice providers.

Coloured with fruit & vegetables for a positive future

The demand for clear, simple and recognisable ingredients is growing. However, at the same time consumers still demand appealing and attractive food and drink. Colour is important for both manufacturers and consumers, determining the success of a product on the supermarket shelves.

Taste your senses at the Food Sensorium attraction at Food Matters Live 2015

Food Matters Live has teamed up with the Crossmodal Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, to create an immersive journey through our senses, showcasing the latest insights form the exciting emerging science of Gastrophysics that is changing the way we understand food perception.

Welcome to Table Talk

Welcome to Table Talk – the newsletter from Food Matters Live featuring a round-up of news, views and insight from the world of food, health and nutrition - with a new look and a new name.

2nd UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit to take place at Food Matters Live 2015

The Institute of Food Research together with Teagasc and in partnership with Food Matters Live are hosting the 2nd UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit on 19th November at ExCeL, London.

Growth Lab at Food Matters Live

We are pleased to announce a new addition of the Growth Lab to the exhibition floor at Food Matters Live 2015, designed to provide young and enterprising food and drink businesses with access to a range of business advisory specialists.

Food Matters Live unveils high profile education programme

Tackling obesity, malnutrition, sustainable food business, packaging and personalised nutrition will be among the hot topics discussed by more than 400 experts in this year’s education programme at Food Matters Live.

Food Matters Live newsletter - Issue 6 - June 2015

Welcome to a special edition of the Food Matters Live newsletter - announcing the Food Matters Live education programme...

RDUK healthy ageing chat – Thursday 11 June, 8pm

On Thursday 11th of June, Food Matters Live is pleased to be collaborating in a twitter chat with RDUKChat as part of the British Dietetic Association’s “Dietitians Week.” The theme will be on the subject of healthy ageing and it takes place between 8pm – 9pm.

Innovation and collaboration set the scene for the Research Pavilion at Food Matters Live 2015

Over 40 world-leading research organisations will be participating in the Research Pavilion at Food Matters Live 2015.

Food Matters Live newsletter - Issue 5 - May 2015

Welcome to the May edition of the Food Matters Live monthly newsletter, featuring a roundup of the latest news from the food, health and nutrition sectors.

Dietitians Week 2015

Dietitians Week takes place from 8-12 June. Led by the British Dietetic Association the week includes a range of national awareness raising and political events throughout the UK which promotes the profession and the impact of dietetic practice on the health of the nation.

Entry for the Freefrom Eating Out Awards opens on 8 June

The Freefrom Eating Out Awards opens for entries on the 8 June 2015. Now in their second year, the awards, which are sponsored by Sodexo, were originally launched to raise awareness of the opportunities for free-from food within the foodservice sector ahead of the new EU regulations on allergens.

A quarter of all UK school aged children to take part in Healthy Eating Week 2015

Healthy Eating Week is a British Nutrition Foundation initiative designed to increase awareness and understanding of healthy eating among children and young people of all ages. This year over 2.5 million children are expected to take part - a million more than ever before.

Innovative, young brands set to play a pivotal part at Food Matters Live 2015

Over 60 of the most innovative start-ups showcasing new healthy and ‘better for you’ food and drink have already signed up to exhibit in the Enterprise Zone at Food Matters Live 2015.

Food Matters Live newsletter - Issue 4 - April 2015

Welcome to the April edition of the Food Matters Live monthly newsletter, featuring a roundup of the latest news from the food, health and nutrition sectors.

Shortlist announced for UK national heat of Ecotrophelia

Find out which teams have been shortlisted for the UK national heat of Ecotrophelia 2015, the EU-wide Dragons’ Den style competition rewarding student teams who have developed the best eco-innovative food products.

Association for Nutrition endorses Food Matters Live 2015 for CPD

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) has confirmed that Food Matters Live 2015 has been accredited for its ‘continuous professional development’ (CPD) learning activity, which means that registered and associate nutritionists on the UK Voluntary Register for Nutritionists attending Food Matters Live can add the AfN's accreditation to their CPD portfolio.

British Dietetic Association endorses Food Matters Live 2015 for CPD

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has confirmed that Food Matters Live 2015 has been accredited for its ‘continuous professional development’ (CPD) learning activity, which means visitors from the dietetic profession attending Food Matters Live can add the BDA’s accreditation to their CPD portfolio.

Food Matters Live newsletter - Issue 3 - March 2015

Welcome to the March edition of the Food Matters Live monthly newsletter, featuring a roundup of the latest news from the food, health and nutrition sectors.

Twitter free-from forum – Tuesday 14 April, 11am

On Tuesday 14th of April Food Matters Live will be hosting a twitter free-from forum with Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Founder of the FreeFrom Awards and Editor of Foods Matter and Chris Bridge, Head Chef at Summergrove Halls in Whitehaven.

Food Matters Live newsletter - Issue 2 - February 2015

Welcome to the second edition of the Food Matters Live Monthly Newsletter.

Nutrition and Hydration Week: 16th – 22nd March 2015

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2015 is just a few weeks away. Take a look at some of the key events that the Nutrition and Hydration Week team are highlighting during the week.

The 2015 FreeFrom Food Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the 2015 FreeFrom Food Awards – celebrating the best in gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and all ‘freefrom’ foods – is now out.

Food Matters Live newsletter - Issue 1 - January 2015

Food Matters Live is delighted to introduce the Food Matters Live monthly newsletter, designed to provide you with all the latest news from the food, health and nutrition sectors.

Debut Food Matters Live event exceeds expectations

In its opening year, Food Matters Live 2014 attracted thousands of attendees from the fields of food and drink manufacturing, foodservice, retail, research, nutrition, public health and policy. Across the three days there was standing-room only audiences in the conference and seminar sessions and a vibrant, busy exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in food, health and nutrition.

Food manufacturing shows commitment to health and nutrition

Leading brands from across the food and drink sector will be participating in Food Matters Live, the UK’s first cross-sector event dedicated to food, health and nutrition. Global companies including Nestlé, Unilever Foundary, The Coca-Cola Company and Kellogg Group will be revealing their latest innovations.

Live Freefrom twitter forum to run on 5 November

Food Matters Live is hosting another Live Twitter Forum on Wednesday 5 November at 11.00am – 12.00pm with free-from experts Michelle Berridale-Johnson and Hamish Renton. Follow us @FoodMattersLive and use the #FreeFromForum hashtag to join the conversation, ask your questions and share your view.

MMR Research Worldwide to run 'sensory screening sessions' at Food Matters Live

MMR Research Worldwide, global consumer and sensory market research agency, will be running short sensory screening sessions during Food Matters Live. Sensory profiles when combined with consumer data can pinpoint drivers of liking and preference in products, and allows brand owners to identify the best possible product formulation to fit their brand and concept expectations.

Nestlé’s reformulation journey for KITKAT and NESCAFÉ CAFÉ MENU at ‘Drink Well and Evidence Base’

Nestlé UK & Ireland, announced the removal of 3,800 tonnes of saturated fat from it’s UK manufactured KITKAT bar following three years of research and development. Alison Stancliffe, Confectionery Innovation and Renovation Project Manager, will discuss the reformulation journey that has led to delivering this change at the ‘Drink Well and Evidence Base’ attraction during Food Matters Live.

Startups Wanted for Heart Health Hackathon

Startups with a passion for food are invited to participate in the first hackathon ever to be held at the Food Matters Live exhibition for their chance to win a cash prize and partner with Unilever.

FreeFrom Eating Out Awards shortlist announced

The FreeFrom Eating Out Awards shortlist has now been announced.

The Awards were launched to raise awareness of the opportunities for 'freefrom' food within the food service sector ahead of the new allergen regulations which come into force in December this year.

Ingredion reveal healthy, chef-inspired desserts in ‘Catering for Health’

Ingredion EMEA’s CULINOLOGY® Lead, Chris Lightfoot, will be joined by Denis Drame MCA, Head Pastry Chef at Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa, to demonstrate a selection of healthy desserts in ‘Catering for Health’ during Food Matters Live.

BBC’s Stefan Gates challenges attitudes to food at ‘Alternative Edibles’

Stefan Gates, writer and BBC TV presenter of 16 TV series including BBC 1's Food Factory, will be exploring how attitudes to food will be challenged by the need to feed nine billion people by 2050 at ‘Alternative Edibles’ during Food Matters Live on Wednesday 19 November.

KTN Innovation Zone set to bring together businesses and researchers at Food Matters Live

The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is the UK’s innovation network, bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs, academics and funders to develop new products and services.

Company Shop tackles food waste issue at ‘Alternative Edibles’

Company Shop, the UK’s largest redistributor of surplus food, will be tackling the issue of waste and surplus food within the food supply at ‘Alternative Edibles’ during Food Matters Live. On Wednesday 19 November, visitors will be invited to try a dish prepared from food considered to be ‘surplus’ and demonstrate how food waste can be made into delicious, wholesome food. The session will seek to challenge attendees’ ideas on food waste, and how such initiatives could help the growing concern of world food shortages. It is estimated that the hospitality industry contributes 920,000 tonnes of food waste and costs the average outlet £10,000 per year.

Renowned Dr Prannie Rhatigan demonstrates nutritional benefits of seaweed at ‘Alternative Edibles’

Dr Prannie Rhatigan, GP, public health doctor and author of the award winning Irish Seaweed Kitchen, will be demonstrating how to incorporate the nutritional benefits of seaweed into everyday food at ‘Alternative Edibles’ during Food Matters Live on Wednesday 19 November, and exploring whether eating sea vegetables could be a solution to some of the world’s food concerns. The demonstration will include tastings of surprisingly delicious seaweed smoothies and chocolaty dulse truffle.

Top tasters to be put to the test by Nottingham’s Sensory Science Centre

Scientists from The University of Nottingham’s Sensory Science Centre will be taking visitors on a sensory journey at Food Matter’s Live.

German giants BASF, Dow and Beneo bring innovation to Food Matters Live

Three of Germany’s leading innovators in nutrition will be showcasing their latest developments at Food Matters Live. Healthy nutrition has grown to play an important role in the lives of 70% of the German population* – a trend supported by these global businesses.

“Chilled Education” triumphs at star-studded Food and Drink Federation Awards

The Chilled Food Association beat off stiff competition to win the Food and Drink Federation’s Award for the sector’s best education initiative, sponsored by Food Matters Live, impressing the judges with its “Chilled Education” campaign to attract graduates into the sector.

‘Eating for good health’ on the menu at Food Matters Live

Jack Raynes, Executive Chef, ISS Facility Services Healthcare, in association with the Hospital Caterers Association, will demonstrate how to create a wholesome and nutritious menu designed by patients for patients, as part of the ‘Catering for Health’ programme of events on Tuesday 18 November. Also preparing and cooking healthy and nutritious dishes will be Andy Lagor, Education Chef at Unilever Food Solutions, Chris Lightfoot, Culinology Lead for Ingredion, and Denis Drame, Head Pastry Chef at Pennyhill Park Hotel.

Food Matters Live endorses Innovation at the FreeFrom Awards 2015

The Freefrom Awards 2015 opens for entries today and Food Matters Live will once again sponsor the Innovation Award - awarded this year to Venice Bakery for their large seasoned gluten-fee vegan pizza base. The Awards celebrate the food industry’s ability to create novel foods that are free of wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, soya or sulphites. For 2015, the Innovation Award will focus on manufacturers who drive the development of ‘freefrom' on the high street.

Visitors from across food and health sign up for Food Matters Live

As the Food Matters Live visitor marketing campaign gathers momentum, registrations to attend are growing steadily and demonstrating the event’s appeal to a broad spectrum of key professionals and organisations.

The science behind a2 Milk revealed at Food Matters Live

Milk that contains the A2 protein but no A1 protein is easier on the digestive system than more common milk that contains the A1 protein, according to a major new study led by Professor Sebely Pal, Curtin University in Perth, Australia - who shared the findings in the UK last week. As 1 in 5 people in the UK consider themselves to be dairy intolerant, this new independently peer reviewed research could prove to be a revelation, and help them return to dairy.

London South Bank University showcases 'Insects Au Gratin' 3D printing at 'Alternative Edibles'

London South Bank University will be showcasing their 'Insects au Gratin' Project at ‘Alternative Edibles’ during Food Matters Live, and exploring whether eating insects could be a potential solution to some of the world’s food concerns. ‘Insects au Gratin’ is also an investigation into the development of a 3D printer that uses insect protein based flour as a building medium for the production of sustainable food products.

Ingredion to sponsor 'Catering for Health' at Food Matters Live

Ingredion, suppliers of products designed to help chefs in calorie reduction, and salt and sugar replacements, will be sponsoring 'Catering for Health' at Food Matters Live.

Supplement specialists unveiled at the Belgium-Luxembourg Pavilion

Supplement specialists including Labo Phytophar, THT, Martera and BioXtract will shed light onto the world of probiotics, superfood supplementation and some of the latest evidence linked to weight management and cognitive function at the Belgium-Luxembourg Pavilion at Food Matters Live.

Döhler joins ‘Drink Well’ line up for talks on formulation

Döhler - international supplier of ingredients and blender of juices for major retailers such as Tesco - is part of the growing line up of drinks and ingredients suppliers taking part in Drink Well at Food Matters Live.

Association for Nutrition endorses Food Matters Live for CPD

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) has confirmed that Food Matters Live has been accredited for its ‘continuous professional development’ (CPD) learning activity, which means that any visitor to Food Matters Live can add the AfN's accreditation to their CPD portfolio.

FreeFrom Eating Out Awards attract huge interest

The inaugural FreeFrom Eating Out Awards – the winners of which will be announced at Food Matters Live – have already attracted huge interest, ahead of the deadline for entries in two weeks time. Indeed, one category - Food Manufactured for Foodservice - closed early and has already been judged.

The 2013 Heinz Challenge winners mark IFST Jubilee at Food Matters Live

The 2013 Heinz Challenge winners, a group of students from the University of Nottingham, together with IFST, are holding an event on Wednesday 19 November at Food Matters Live.

Tesco Food Academy to support Research Pavilion at Food Matters Live

The Research Pavilion at Food Matters Live will be supported by the recently formed Tesco Food Academy.

Matchmaking with Enterprise Europe during Food Matters Live

Enterprise Europe South-East UK is organising pan-European matchmaking meetings during Food Matters Live.

Twitter free-from forum

Food Matters Live is hosting a Live Twitter Forum on Monday 28 July 12.00 – 1.00pm with free-from experts Michelle Berridale-Johnson and Hamish Renton. Follow us @FoodMattersLive and use the #FreeFromForum hashtag to join the conversation, ask your questions and share your view.

What is the commercial viability of cultured beef?

Food Matters Live will be running a live twitter Q&A on Wednesday 23 July at 1-2pm with leading food scientist Professor Mark Post, widely known for creating the world’s first lab-grown burger. Take the opportunity to pose questions on the commercial viability of cultured beef to Professor Post - gain his insight and share your views.

Twitter Q&A with Professor Mark Post

Food Matters Live will be running a live twitter Q&A later this month with leading food scientist Professor Mark Post, widely known for creating the world’s first lab-grown burger. Take the opportunity to pose questions to Professor Post and to share your views with him.

Calling all innovators!

Food Matters Live will be hosting the Open Innovation Forum Food & FMCG Pitching Event on 19 November. Major food and FMCG companies such as Mars, Unilever, General Mills, Tate & Lyle, Bacardi and Crown Packaging are seeking innovative solutions to business challenges, and are calling all innovators and technology spin-outs, start-ups and SMEs to pitch their ideas.

The Fantastic Future of Food: celebrating the past, looking to the future

Food Matters Live joined The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) today to celebrate its 50th Jubilee. Since 13 May 1964, when the IFST adopted its constitution and elected its first Council, it has grown to become the leading independent qualifying body for food professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK concerned with all aspects of food science and technology.

The export potential for the UK food and drink industry

Food and drink exports are vital to Britain’s economy, and recent support for exporters in the Budget is a welcome boost to this already strong and expanding sector.

FreeFrom Innovation Award shortlist announced

The shortlist of products for the FreeFrom Food Awards Innovation Award has now been made public. The award is proudly sponsored by Food Matters Live.

Food Matters Live secures support as impressive programme and high profile speakers revealed

Food Matters Live secures support from across food, drink and public health as impressive programme and high profile speakers revealed.

Reformulation: A win-win for customers and food producers

A recent series of reformulation workshops provided by the Scottish Food and Drink Federation and the Scottish Government have helped to show that “reformulation can give producers a real competitive edge in today's marketplace”.

Obesity: Public Health England releases authoritative data

New data from Public Health England (whose mission is to protect and improve the nation’s health) provides a “high-quality and robust indicator of the prevalence of excess weight among the adult population”.

Over 100 speakers announced for new annual event on food, health and nutrition

Over 100 speakers have been confirmed to date for Food Matters Live, the new annual event which explores the connections between food, nutrition and public health outcomes, and which takes place at London’s ExCeL in November 2014.

New annual event to drive positive changes to public health and boost developments in the food and drink sector

A brand new annual event will launch at London’s ExCeL in November 2014 exploring one of the most important challenges of our time: the relationship between food, health and nutrition.