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London, 5 November 2025

The Sustainable Foods Conference will return to London’s Business Design Centre on 28–29 January 2026 and is set to be the most senior gathering of food and beverage (F&B) professionals ever seen in the UK.

More than 500 retailers, food and drink manufacturers, landowners, farmers, and other stakeholders will address key challenges facing global food systems.

Keynote Speakers Include:

• Dame Angela Eagle, Minister of State, Department for Food, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
• Ken Murphy, CEO, Tesco plc
• Ash Amirahmadi, CEO, Sofina Foods
• Rami Baitiéh, CEO, Morrisons
• James Mayer, President, Danone UK and EIRE
• Archana Jagannathan, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo Europe
• Emma Pinchbeck FEI, CEO, Climate Change Committee (CCC)

Currently, the food industry is responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Empty supermarket shelves in 2023, caused by flooding in Spain, were a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in the UK’s food supply chain. More recently, debates surrounding farmers’ inheritance tax, rising obesity rates, processed foods, and poor crop yields have all highlighted major systemic challenges within global food systems.

The Sustainable Foods Conference has strong support across the industry and will provide a high-profile meeting place for announcements, partnerships, and deal-making for those who farm, manufacture, and sell food and drink.

2026 Partners Include:

Tesco (Lead Sponsor), Arla (Associate Sponsor), ABP (Regenerative Agriculture Partner), Danone (Health & Nutrition Partner), BidFood (Content Partner), and Bel (Healthy Snacking Partner).

Commenting on their support for the congress, Ken Murphy, CEO, Tesco, said:

“We’re proud that Tesco is the lead sponsor of the Sustainable Food Conference, which brings together leaders from across the industry to focus on the future of food. It’s a great opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and innovation, and accelerate the progress we all need to make towards a more sustainable and healthier food system. We’re pleased to support the event and stand alongside others who are committed to making a real difference.”