Keynote Programme 2026
Your FREE trade ticket to the Natural and Organic Food Show includes access to all seminar sessions across the two days. Seats are on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early.
Your ticket also gives you access to all sessions at The London Food & Drink Festival across the following 8 stages: Chef Live Stage, Pub & Bar Stage, Restauranteurs Stage, Casual DINING Stage, Coffee Shop Stage, Food- To- Go Stage, Retail & Convenience Stage and Natural & Organic Food Stage.
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TOMORROW’S WORLD – THE FUTURE OF RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS
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Tomorrow’s World – The Future of Food To Go
With significant challenges now and on the horizon, Simon will present forecasts for Food To Go, outlining the key drivers of change, major and developing trends, and a vision of how Food To Go will look in the future.
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INTERVIEW: CAROLINE OTTOY, MD, WATCHHOUSE
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INTERVIEW: JOHN HUTSON, CHIEF EXCECUTIVE, JD WETHERSPOON
Arrive early as JD Wetherspoon Chief Executive John Hutson………..
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BEYOND THE MEAL DEAL: THE OUTLOOK FOR FOOD-TO-GO IN RETAIL
Retail food (and drink) to go is entering a new era. As consumers seek greater value while also becoming more health- and quality-focused, retailers are reinventing formats, ranges and shopper journeys to compete with foodservice. Discover the trends, innovations and global best practice shaping tomorrow’s winning propositions and growth opportunities.
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INTERVIEW: DES GUNEWARDENA, FOUNDER & CEO, D3 COLLECTIVE
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TOM AIKENS, CULINARY DIRECTOR & OWNER, MUSE RESTAURANT
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INTERVIEW: NISHA KATONA, FOUNDER DIRECTOR, MOWGLI STREET FOOD
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INTERVIEW: ALASDAIR MURDOCH, CEO, BURGER KING
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BEYOND RESILIENCE: HOW PUBS ARE ADAPTING IN A LANDSCAPE THAT REFUSES TO STABILISE
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GLOBAL INNOVATION IN COFFEE SHOPS
Our very own ‘race across the world’ to find the most innovative coffee shop concepts and activations. Be inspired by how best-in-class operators around the globe are developing solutions that balance exceptional customer experience with the cost of doing business.
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NRPBS INNOVATION CHALLENGE LIVE
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lunch! INNOVATION CHALLENGE LIVE – THE PITCHES
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INTERVIEW: JAMES CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT & INNOVATION, SAINSBURY’S
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PIZZA PILGRIMS PANEL
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SOIL ASSOCIATION – WHAT’S NEXT FOR REGULATION AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR RETAIL
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SOIL ASSOCIATION & IFOAM: HOW TO MARKET ORGANIC
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MENU INNOVATION FOR PUBS & BARS PANEL
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TEAM ALCOHOL VS TEAM LOW & NO: DO WE REALLY NEED TO PICK SIDES?
KAM Insight will reveal new research into Britain’s evolving drinking repertoire, before discussing what these changing behaviours mean for curating drinks ranges and creating experiences that reflect today’s more flexible drinker
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THE RISE OF CAFE BAKERY
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THE CHAIRPERSON PANEL
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JAMES GOLDING, GROUP CHEF DIRECTOR, ROCKWATER & CO-OWNER, THE LARDER HOUSE
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JAMES KNAPPETT, CHEF OWNER / EXECUTIVE CHEF, KITCHEN TABLE
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MENU INNOVATION PANEL
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NATURALLY SMART: WHY FIBRE IS BECOMING THE FOUNDATION FOR FUNCTIONAL FOOD
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THE DRIVE-THRU OPPORTUNITY
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MENU INNOVATION PANEL FOR RESTAURANTS PANEL
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COFFEE SHOP MARKETING LEADERS PANEL
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WINE BAR LEADERS PANEL
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COFFEE SHOP OPS LEADERS PANEL
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MARK BIRCHALL, MOOR HALL INTERVIEW
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CYRUS TODIWALA OBE, CHEF PATRON / CO-OWNER, CAFE SPICE NAMASTE
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FOOD-TO-GO OPERATION LEADERS PANEL
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MARKETING LEADERS PANEL
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KEYNOTE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE UK RETAIL SECTOR
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THE GREAT FOOTFALL DISCONNECT: WHAT THE DATA REALLY SAYS ABOUT WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE GONE AND HOW TO WIN THEM BACK
Drawing on Meaningful Vision’s tracking of over 60,000 UK outlets, Maria will reveal why the industry is facing its most concerning traffic picture in two years, and what it means for pub, restaurant, and fast-food operators specifically. Fast-food traffic has swung from 1% growth to a 1.2% decline in Q1 2026, while pub and restaurant traffic has fallen more steeply still, down 8% in the same quarter following a 7% drop in 2025. But the picture is uneven: only chicken shops and ethnic food stores are growing, and regional performance diverges sharply, with London seeing a 6% customer traffic decline while the South West has risen 16%. Maria will present exclusive new data on where consumer visits are actually going, which dayparts and formats are proving resilient, and what the most effective operators are doing differently from promotions strategy to menu architecture, to protect and rebuild their customer base in this environment.
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HEAD OF COFFEE PANEL
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MENU INNOVATION FOR COFFEE SHOPS
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TRENDS IN HEALTHY RETAIL – HOLLAND & BARRETT
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STAYING FRESH AND RELEVANT IN THE RESTAURANT SECTOR
With increasing demand amongst consumers for new and high quality experiences in the Out-Of-Home, it is essential for operators and suppliers to be aware of these shifting expectations and to continuously innovate to keep ahead of the curve. The team from NIQ powered by CGA will be taking us through their latest data insights diving into the everchanging economic landscape and the impact this has on businesses and consumers alike, whilst demonstrating the key opportunities and trends for operators to consider in a constantly evolving and exciting market.
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CASUAL DINING MARKETING LEADERS PANEL
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NEXT BIG THING PANEL
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CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT LEADERS PANEL
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5 THINGS THE MOST PROFITABLE PUBS DO…THAT YOU CAN START THIS WEEK
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THE INDEPENDENT COFFEE REVOLUTION
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lunch! INNOVATION CHALENGE – THE RESULTS
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NRPBS INNOVATION CHALLENGE – THE RESULTS
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BEYOND CHICKEN NUGGETS: MAXIMISING THE FAMILY DINING OPPORTUNITY
Children may not pick up the bill, but they have an outsized influence on where families eat, what they order and whether they come back. Jo Lynch from KAM Insight shares brand-new research and discusses how hospitality can optimise this customer segment
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