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Our First Summit Speaker - George Taylor, Founder and CEO of Frive

We’re delighted to announce the first speaker for thefoodpeople’s 13th Annual Food & Beverage Trend Summit, taking place virtually via Zoom on Tuesday 17th November 2026...

Registration Now Open - Food & Beverage Trend Summit

We're delighted to announce that thefoodpeople's 2027/28 Annual Food & Beverage Trend Summit will take place virtually on Tuesday 17th November 2026...

Pre-Registration Is Now Open - Food & Beverage Trend Summit

After the insight and conversations sparked at our most recent Food & Beverage Trend Summit in November, we’re excited to share that pre-registration is now open for this year.
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Less Than 24 Hours to Go - Meet The Speakers!

We’re officially less than 24 hours away from our Food & Beverage Trend Summit - and we couldn’t be more excited...

Introducing our 11th Annual Food & Beverage Trend Summit Running Order

Our 11th Annual Food & Beverage Trend Summit is just around the corner and we thought now would be a great time to provide you with a running order & summary for the day...

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2027/28 Food & Beverage Trend Summit

thefoodpeople's 2027/28 Annual Food & Beverage Trend Summit will take place virtually on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Join more than 3,300 industry leaders, innovators, trendsetters and Champions of Change at the 2027/28 Food & Beverage Trend Summit.

This year's event is especially significant as we celebrate 20 years of thefoodpeople - two decades of helping businesses anticipate change, unlock opportunities and stay ahead of what's next.

Be inspired by world-class trend insights, connect with a global community of forward-thinkers, and leave equipped with the foresight needed to shape the future of food & drink.

E-Book - 20 Years In Food & Beverage Trends

Discover the story behind two decades of transformation in food & beverage.

20 Years in Food & Beverage Trends (2006–2025) explores the defining moments, movements, and innovations that shaped the industry - from influential people and cultural shifts to groundbreaking technologies, regulations, and products.

What changed? Why did it matter? And where is it all heading next?

This e-book brings it all together in one compelling journey through the trends that redefined how we eat, drink, and think about food today.

Get your copy today - and make a difference.

For every purchase, the TFP Foundation will donate £24.00 directly to Chefs in Schools.

Click the link below to learn more and secure your copy.