IFE Manufacturing 2025, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, is set to deliver a dynamic and thought-provoking programme of content on its Trends & Innovation Platform.
Taking place from 17-19 March at Excel London, the stage will be the go-to destination for discussions on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, allergen management, and branding, alongside prestigious awards ceremonies celebrating industry excellence.
One of the key sessions will be ‘AI in Manufacturing: Driving Innovation, Efficiency, and Resilience’, where Bertrand Emond of Campden BRI will moderate a panel featuring Paul Wilson of Scorpion Vision and Simon Brentnall of BFFF. The session will delve into how AI technologies are being harnessed to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and build resilience in the face of an increasingly complex manufacturing landscape.
In a timely and critical discussion, ‘Allergens: Avoiding Contamination and Recall – A Case Study’ will explore best practices for managing allergen risk and preventing costly product recalls. Moderated by Rachel Ward of Exponent International Limited, the panel will include Gill Dando of RQA Group and Tina Potter from the Food Standards Agency, with a keynote address by Jatin Patel of FGS Ingredients, sharing insights from a real-world case study.
The session ‘Strengthening the Links: Building a Resilient Food & Drink Supply Chain’ will provide invaluable strategies for navigating supply chain challenges, a topic that remains a top priority for manufacturers in the current climate. Peter Wortsman of European Food and Farming Partnerships will lead the discussion with panellists Duncan Rawson (EFFP), Francisco Martin-Rayo (Helios), and Tom Maidment (Hilton Foods).
Branding and its vital role in innovation will take the spotlight in ‘Using Branding to Supercharge Your Innovation’. Bob Bayman and Danielle Horsley of Elephants Can’t Jump will deliver a fast-paced session packed with actionable insights.
Commenting on the session, Bayman says: “As the world of food and drink looks to the next wave of innovation, there has never been a more important time to ensure that strong branding is being used to help drive innovation’s success. In just 30 minutes, we’ll extract ten top tips from household brands that anyone in innovation will not want to miss.”
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