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Biomanufacturing systems work but scale-up is where the real test begins. As precision fermentation moves beyond pilots to commercialisation, Europe faces a decisive moment: can it build the infrastructure, capital models, and market pathways needed to compete globally? What is actually holding scale back - and what needs to shift now to ensure Europe stays at the forefront of next‑gen ingredient production? Will policy interventions like the EU Biotech Act meaningfully tilt investment and scale-up in Europe’s favour?
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Snacking is where food innovation moves fastest – driven by mood, moment, and immediate reward. In this fast‑paced mini hackathon, cross‑functional teams will come together to rapidly ideate the next generation of snack concepts, using creative collaboration rather than code. The brief: pick a snacking opportunity and build a compelling NPD idea that responds to how, why, and when people snack today.
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Pet nutrition is evolving into one of the most dynamic categories in food innovation. From gut health, longevity and functional ingredients to alternative proteins and personalised nutrition, many of the trends transforming human food are reaching pets at pace. Premiumisation continues to drive growth, while advances in biomanufacturing, formulation and data are expanding what is possible. As innovation accelerates, what is driving growth in pet nutrition today? What can the wider food industry learn this rapidly evolving market?
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