AGENDA

INSPIRATION STAGE  

With an eye on current trends and future developments, our Inspiration Stage speakers assess the state of play in the UK fresh produce industry and discuss what it takes to thrive at a testing time for the sector.

Through a combination of panels, interviews and presentations, we get to grips with today’s challenges, and explore opportunities to succeed with agile production, innovative marketing, cutting-edge tech, and sustainable processes.

8.30-9.20: Registration opens and welcome coffee

9.20-9.30: Welcome address

9.30-11.00: Production and trade  
With a new government in power, industry leaders, top CEOs, and logistics experts discuss the hot topics in production and trade – from climate resilience to food security, border checks, labour, government support, and R&D. Expect lively debate and frank discussions.

Tom Bradshaw (president, NFU)

Steve Maxwell (CEO, Worldwide Fruit)

Graham Young (chief operations executive, Westfalia Fruit)

Matt Stoughton-Harris (head of corporate affairs, IGD)

Matt Jarrett (CEO, Pro-Force)

11.00-11.30: Coffee break  

11.30-12.45: Retail, wholesale and marketing  
Leading voices in retail and wholesale supply, marketing, and branding come together for a fascinating session on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in fresh produce. Expect insights, innovation, and inspiration.

Martha Springham (trading manager, Ocado)

Janet Hutchinson (CEO, New Spitalfields Market Tenants Association)

Mark Tate (owner, George Perry)

John Valentine (founder, Red Communications)

Clara Tucker (consumer insight director, Kantar)

Rosie Osborne (research and projects officer, Bremner & Co)