Networking Lunch Break

25 Sept 2026
Exhibition and Networking Area
Networking Break
  • Why beverages consistently lead functional innovation — and what this reveals about consumer behaviour and risk tolerance  

  • Which functional signals (protein, fibre, botanicals, electrolytes, no/low sugar) are proving durable rather than narrative‑driven  

  • How brands are balancing evidence, taste, simplicity and compliance as scrutiny of claims increases  

  • What lessons from beverages should — and should not — inform wider food reformulation and portfolio strategy