The Future of Food and Beverage Forum

12th - 13th May 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The consumer is king: How consumer demand is connecting strategy around health, nutrition, and sustainability

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Nearly 80% of global consumers say health and wellness are top priorities, and over half now associate personal health with the health of the planet (McKinsey & Company, 2024 Global Consumer Health Survey). With more information than ever at their fingertips, consumers are increasingly aware of how their choices impact both their own health and the environment.

As personal and planetary health converge, consumer demand is set to reshape corporate strategy. Organic is no longer enough. Brands are being challenged to innovate with healthier, more sustainable products and to communicate it all with authenticity, transparency and simplicity.

In this session, we’ll unpack the latest consumer insights, and discuss:

• Converging agendas: How are evolving consumer expectations connecting corporate strategy across health, nutrition, and sustainability?
• A market for regen: How brands can capitalise on consumer trends to create demand for regenerative
• How can food and drinks businesses ensure brand managers, nutritionists and agronomists are all aligned with R&D
• Trust and transparency: How can brands cut through the noise and build credibility in a landscape of misinformation?

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What to expect from this type of session...

Main stage sessions, but not as you know them. Because we’re off-the-record, leading experts can speak candidly about their experience with what works, and what doesn’t. At least half the session is dedicated to audience insights and questions to ensure we tackle the big issues head on.

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Day 1

Tuesday 12th May 2026

Time
Session title
Session theme
Session type
9:20am - 10:10am
The consumer is king: How consumer demand is connecting strategy around health, nutrition, and sustainability 
Nomad Foods | Asahi Group Holdings | Ahold Delhaize | Mondelēz International
Plenary
10:40am - 11:20am
11:20am - 12:05pm
Plenary
12:05pm - 12:45pm
Plenary
12:45pm - 1:45pm
1:45pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:15pm
3:15pm - 3:45pm
3:45pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:15pm
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Day 2

Wednesday 13th May 2026