The EcoBite Summit is set to be a transformative event, showcasing key discussions on sustainability, innovation, and cost-effective practices in the food and drink industry.
Here's what attendees can expect:
1. Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Hear from CAMVAC's Director Gary Chaulkley, on the latest advancements in eco-friendly packaging, focusing on materials and processes that reduce environmental impact whilst maintaining excellent quality.
Gary has been a packaging professional with 40 years of experience in the development and promotion of barrier films and laminates used within the packaging industry. Leading the move from traditional mixed laminate materials to sustainable greener alternatives.
Want to look at more sustainable packaging solutions? Chat with Gary.
2. Innovation and Building Successful Brands
Learn from industry leaders, Muntons, about strategies that blend sustainability with business growth. This talk will offer insights on creating resilient food brands that thrive while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Richard Platt is a Senior New Product Development Technologist at Muntons' Innovation Centre located in Stowmarket, Suffolk. With a strong background in food, Richards holds a BSc in Food and Consumer Management. His career spanned various roles in the food industry, including bakery, savoury pastry, and prepared vegetables and salads. At Muntons, Richard is part of the Innovation Team, where he explores new and existing applications for malted ingredients.
Do you want to hear from a successful growing food brand? Listen to Richard.
3. Food Safety Trends
As consumer awareness grows, the importance of food safety is more critical than ever. This talk covers emerging trends that help ensure the highest safety standards along with an introduction to the UK Food Safety Research Network.
Dr. Melissa Antoniou-Kourounioti is the Network and Partnerships Manager for the Food Safety Research Network (FSRN) located at Quadram Institute. Her role is to support the network's success by attracting new members, facilitating fruitful communication between members, and enabling impactful collaborations in the field of food safety.
Melissa grew up on Crete, Greece and moved to London to pursue her fascination in genetics and molecular biology at King’s College. After a master’s on developmental biology in Nottingham and a PhD on cell biology at Cambridge, she moved to Norwich to work as a PostDoc at UEA looking at cardiac development in chicken embryos. Melissa then moved to the Quadram Institute to pursue a career in science administration and programme management.
Melissa is interested in chatting to academics to answer research questions, look at funding collaborative projects to improve food safety and fund flexible talent mobility awards. Melissa will be staying for the afternoons 1:1 networking, so don't forget to book in with her.
4. Cost Savings through Heat Recovery and Heat Pumps
Energy-efficient solutions like heat recovery and the use of heat pumps can lead to significant cost reductions for businesses. Industry experts will break down how these technologies work and the tangible savings they can bring.
Anastasios has 15+ years experience in re-planning and re-engineering production process lines for industrial equipment. His successful track record includes optimising thermal processes and implementing solutions for waste-to-energy generation, energy monitoring, heat pumps and refrigeration, mechanical vapour recompression and high-density thermal storage.
Interest in your business saving costs? Chat to Anastasios.
Why Attend?
Attendees will gain first-hand knowledge from sustainability pioneers and network with peers who are equally passionate about the future of food. Whether you’re a business owner, a sustainability enthusiast, or a professional in the food sector, this summit offers tools and insights to propel your efforts forward.
Be Part of the Change! Secure your spot and join the movement toward sustainable growth in the food and drink industry.
