Reformulation reality: How can brands deliver the 2046 food future?  

24 Sept 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage


If 2046 promises food that is functional, personalised, and anchored in culture, reformulation is where that future is won or lost today. How are brands balancing scientific evidence with perception, speed, and reputation risk in a world where products are judged instantly? Where are data and digital tools genuinely accelerating reformulation, and how are CPGs navigating trade-offs between taste, shelf life, functionality, and cost to deliver affordable, nutritious food that is chosen repeatedly?

Host
Jenni Hastings
Jenni Hastings, Head of R&D Futures
Speakers
Franco Sassi
Franco Sassi, Professor and Director, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation
Irene Minguez
Irene Minguez, Senior R&D Director, EMEA
Karina Zimerfeld
Karina Zimerfeld, Global Vice President R&D Food and Nutrition
Carlos Andrés Álvarez
Carlos Andrés Álvarez - ALIANZA
Ryan Rafferty
Ryan Rafferty, Head of Food & Beverage UK & Ireland