AGENDA

AGENDA FOR FESTIVAL OF FRESH 2025

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.

11.00-11.30: Coffee break  

11.30-12.45: Retail, foodservice 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.

  

12.45-13.15: Festival of Fresh Awards

We announce the winners of the Festival of Fresh Awards, now in their third year, as selected by Fresh Produce Journal’s editorial team for outstanding achievement in the UK fruit and vegetable industry.  

Awards will be presented in the following six categories: 

★ Retail Supplier of the Year ★
★ Non-Retail Supplier of the Year ★
★ Marketing Magic Award ★
★ Sustainable Champion Award ★
★ Editor’s Award ★
★ Innovation Award ★ 

13.15-14.15: Lunch

14.15-15.30: Tech and sustainability  

Key players in production and supply chain technology, precision farming, and regenerative agriculture discuss new ways to ensure the sustainability and future success of the UK’s fruit and vegetable sector. Expect innovation, progressive thinking, and big questions.