Strategy. Connection. Leadership.

Food Manufacture Business Leaders' Forum provides a unique networking opportunity for a select group of senior leaders and influencers from the UK food and drink sector to come together and share insight into current issues affecting the industry. The event works primarily through participation of delegates rather than formal presentations.


Next Event: 22 October 2026 | Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

Our next event will take place on 22 October in London, and will be presenting guests with the question: How can you become resilient in the squeezed middle? Chaired by industry veteran Chris Gilbert-Wood, President of the IFST and formerly of M&S, 2 Sisters and Finlays Horticulture, it's looking to be a fantastic day for lively discussion and networking.

Event tickets are available exclusively to C-Suite, Owners / Founders and Senior Leaders (Head of, Director or equivalent) from across any of the manufacturing functions.

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"I find this event really useful, insightful and it's one I look forward to putting in the diary. Well run, at great venues with excellent facilities, but most of all, strong representation from industry leaders."

Tony Timotheou Head of Business & Projects Tim's Dairy Ltd

"I enjoyed the fact that it was very informal which helped people be very open and honest. It highlighted that we all have the same issues in the food industry and that only by working together can we make change."

Lisa Fox Senior L&D Consultant Nomad Foods

"Food Manufacture's Business Leaders' Forum continues to offer great insights from a variety of food industry perspectives in a format that invigorates and motivates - a very useful day with sectoral colleagues."

Milan Shah The Grain and Feed Trade Association

"This event exceeded my expectations—I made key contacts, and the discussions on the challenges we all face as British food manufacturers were invaluable."

Rosamund Heathcote Founder & Managing Director Borough Broth

"I really enjoyed this event. I was a little apprehensive attending but it felt like a really open and inclusive space to talk to other industry professionals without too much formality. I will definitely attend again."

Amy Wilkinson Founder & CEO Fearless Foodies

"The event was extremely well-organised. There were many great opportunities for interaction and knowledge sharing. The agenda was fantastic: well-planned, diverse, and engaging. It never felt boring or overwhelming, with a great balance of topics. Everyone was encouraged to speak, but no one was put on the spot. That made a big difference—some of us aren’t confident public speakers, and it was wonderful to feel no pressure."

Milena Gradowska Technical Manager Bennett Opie Ltd.

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