Conference and exhibition Sustainable Foods 2023 was held in London on 28 and 29 January and focused on promoting sustainable food systems. The event brought together a variety of stakeholders, including multinational food companies, agribusinesses, government officials and investors. The aim was to define and accelerate the adoption of sustainable food systems.

The conference emphasized that the food sector is responsible for approximately one third of global greenhouse gas emissionsTherefore, coordination is needed between different actors such as farmers, agribusinesses, traders, corporate sustainability departments, managers, capital providers and government officials.

In 2025, the conference will be even bigger and focused on higher management levels. It is expected CEOs and CSOs of major retail and food companies such as Sainsburys, Danone, Tesco and others. In addition, there will be an exhibition of 40 technologies and solutions supporting efforts to achieve zero emissions and sustainable food systems. It will also include discussions, round tables and workshops, as well as an app for arranging meetings. There will also be a reception with sustainable drinks and snacks.

Keynote speakers in 2025 include James Mayer (Danone), Simon Roberts (Sainsburys), James Bailey (Waitrose), and many more. The conference also has sponsors and partners in various areas such as regenerative agriculture, dairy, carbon footprint, biodiversity and others.

Conference program It is divided into two days, each day having its own theme. The main themes include:

• The path to zero emissions
• Sustainable agriculture
• Resilient food system
• Financing sustainable transformation
• Nature regeneration
• Food security and the costs of transition
• Decarbonizing the supply chain
• Plant-based food systems
• Blue economy strategies
• Scaling regenerative agriculture
• ESG regulations
• Health and nutrition
• Sustainable beef
• Regenerative dairy products
• Round tables on various topics
• Frozen foods and climate change

The conference is intended for managers, department heads, sustainability experts, press representatives, academics and researchersParticipants include representatives from food manufacturers and retailers, government institutions, technology companies, investors and others.

The conference offers various partnership opportunities, including the opportunity to present thought leadership, technologies, services and case studies. Partners have the opportunity to perform on the main stage, participate in roundtables and workshops, take advantage of marketing activities and get an exhibition booth.

Participants must register and pay a fee. Registration fee includes summit access, lunch, coffee breaks, app access, and invitation to the evening reception. Group discounts are also available.

The event received positive feedback from participants who appreciated the wide range of topics, the opportunity to discuss with various stakeholders and the possibility to make new contacts. Spring