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British Soft Drinks Association
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UK Soft Drinks Conference 2025

13

May

13 May 2025

London, UK

For over 20 years, FoodBev's annual UK Soft Drinks Conference has brought together senior industry producers, suppliers, retailers, innovators, opinion formers and advisers to provide the fullest possible one day overview of the latest developments, issues and opportunities alongside extensive networking. Held in association with British Soft Drinks Association.

Event Programme

At FoodBev Events, we pride ourselves on our carefully curated event program designed to showcase the best of the industry. Our extensive range of topics and sessions promises to optimize every participant's experience, delivering valuable insights to help you stay ahead in this dynamic sector. From networking opportunities to engaging workshops, you won’t want to miss a moment of the exceptional programming we have prepared. Read more here to discover the highlights awaiting you at our next event!

Programme highlights:

Tuesday

9:00 am

UK MARKET OVERVIEW

2024 review, 2025 outlook and key issues

William Watkins, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Radnor Hills, President of British Soft Drinks Association

Tuesday

9:15 am

UK MARKET OVERVIEW

Economic, retail and consumer developments and opportunities

Daisy Frecklington, Consumer Insight Director at Kantar

Tuesday

9:30 am

UK MARKET OVERVIEW

Panel discussion

joined by Olivia Ferdi, Co-founder of TRIP

Tuesday

9:50 am

INNOVATING FOR GROWTH

New perspectives on sustainability innovation

Nicola Tongue, Associate Director – Ventures for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Tuesday

10:05 am

INNOVATING FOR GROWTH

Developing products and brands for the next generation

Mike Harding, General Manager GB&I – Franchise Beverages for PepsiCo UK

About this event

FoodBev's annual UK Soft Drinks Conference is the industry's leading annual forum to hear about the latest market developments, explore emerging trends, debate key issues and network with other business leaders. The 2025 programme will feature presentations from industry leaders, experts, retailers and innovators sharing exclusive insights from the past 12 months, alongside interactive panel discussions where delegates can put forward their questions and participate in polling. Dedicated networking breaks will enable attendees to build new connections, with an expected audience of 175-225 senior industry managers, innovators, retailers, suppliers, opinion formers and advisers. The 'Innovator marketplace' will offer brand companies the opportunity to showcase their beverages free of charge in display fridges for all attendees to discover and taste.

Speakers

FoodBev Events is excited to connect you with an amazing array of speakers for this year's gathering. Each of our speakers brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, offering valuable insights that will enrich your experience at the event. Join us to learn from their journeys, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover innovative trends that can take your business to the next level. Click below to read more about each of our speakers.

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Emma Bourne
Director of Resources and Waste for Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
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William Watkins
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Radnor Hills, President of British Soft Drinks Association
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Mike Harding
General Manager, GB&I Beverages at PepsiCo
Innovator marketplace

The Innovator marketplace is your opportunity to display and promote your products to all conference attendees and gain valuable first-hand feedback from industry experts and your peers.

 

Delegates can sign up to feature their product(s) in our sampling fridges and on a display table within the networking foyer.

 

This opportunity is completely free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis to event attendees.

 

Reasons to sign up:

 

  • Enhance brand visibility: Gain valuable, high-quality industry exposure by putting your product in the hands of gatekeepers, investors, retailers, buyers and consultants.
  • Priceless feedback: Gain valuable feedback on all aspects of your product, including taste, feel and design. Take the opportunity to chat with other industry members about your broader marketing and business approach. Use constructive criticism to your advantage and come away with key ideas and opportunities to help move your product forward.
  • Get people talking: Product sampling creates the opportunity for great conversation. Watch and listen as attendees react to and talk about your product. Take notes and see how competitor products are also received.

 

Please contact us once you have received your booking