Food Matters Live 2018

Join Mintel at Food Matters Live from the 20th to the 22nd November 2018

This edition of Food Matters Live will analyse the future of food, drink and sustainable nutrition. For the first time, Mintel is participating in the show to provide an overview of the trends which will be shaping food and drink markets in the coming months. We will also be featuring a cutting-edge product that will help businesses understand why consumers view certain products to be more attractive than others.

Stand 802

Join us at stand 802 to participate in our interactive and educational activities centered around the hottest topics in the industry.

Daily presentation on 2019 Global Food & Drink Trends

Mintel is excited to introduce the new forward-looking trends that our analysts predict will serve as catalysts for food and drink innovations worldwide in 2019 and beyond. The 2019 Global Food & Drink Trends are based on insights provided by more than 90 of Mintel’s analysts and thought-leaders who represent more than a dozen countries in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Our illuminating conversations with Mintel experts have led to identifying new global trends in convenience, sustainability, and health and wellness that will have a direct impact on businesses’ formulation, packaging, marketing and more in 2019.

Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd November, 11:30 – 11:50 

New Product Purchase Intent reveal

How well do you know what new products your customers want to buy? Come and test your knowledge with Mintel’s recently launched Purchase Intelligence solution/tool, which reveals consumer reactions to new launches. Every day we’ll present the results so you can see how you did.

Tuesday 20th, 14:30 / Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd, 13:45

Seminar programme

Mintel will also be presenting two seminars at the show.

A new era of personalisation, Gallery Room 7

From artificial intelligence to chatbots, Nick Carroll, Senior Retail Analyst, will be highlighting the cutting-edge techniques that retailers are putting into place to engage with consumers in a more personal and engaging manner.

Tuesday 20th November, 15:00 to 15:20 (whole seminar until 16:30). Find out more 

Opportunities within the free-from for the drinks industry, Gallery Room 9

Mintel’s Global Drinks Analyst, Jonny Forsyth will explain how alcohol brands can capitalise on the “free from” revolution. Jonny will also lead a seminar that will focus on the hype around gluten-free beer.

Wednesday 21st November, 14:30 – 14:50 (whole seminar until 16:00). Find out more