From sip to signal: What beverages reveal about where nutrition is really heading

25 Sept 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
  • 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