At this year’s Big Conversation we’ll be discussing the next generation of consumers. Who are they, what do they want and how do they differ from previous generations? Discover…
- Which trends shaped the Food & Drink and Beauty industries in 2017?
- How are the consumers of tomorrow influencing the products of today?
- What does the future face for 2018 and beyond?
Hosted by our expert analysts and featuring a panel of special guests and industry insiders, we’ll be exploring the trends that matter in today’s Food & Drink and Beauty industries.
Meet the experts
Richard Cope, Mintel Senior Trends Consultant
With over a decade of experience in market research, Richard’s wealth of knowledge brings Trends alive for Mintel’s clients on a daily basis. He also runs our custom client workshops and ably represents the agency at conferences and in the media.
Honorata Jarocka, Senior Food & Drink Analyst
Honorata focuses on innovative product concepts within the Polish food and drink industry and in the wider Eastern European region. With over 10 years of experience in market research, she has worked on a number of projects, including food and drink, retailing, beauty and personal care, home care, and consumer health.
Andrew McDougall, Global Beauty & Personal Care Analyst
Andrew is an award-winning journalist with over ten years’ experience in an editorial role. Since joining Mintel, Andrew has written content for the Beauty & Personal Care platform with a special focus on haircare and oral care.
Agnieszka Grygier, Tends and Innovation Consultant
Agnieszka works as a Trends and Innovation Consultant for Mintel since 2015, with previous experience in account management and media planning for a marketing agency in Germany and working for Thomson Reuters as a senior analyst in Poland.
Kamil Kedzierski, Business Development Director CEE
With over ten years experience in market research, Kamil brings his vast expertise to key clients in the CEE region. With particular interest in FMCG trends, Kamil works with the leading companies and retailers in the Food and Drink, Beauty and Household sectors.
If you would like to attend, please contact your account manager.
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