The Future of Meat

Nick Allen has a deep understanding of the British meat and livestock industries having previously worked in market development roles for the Meat and Livestock Commission, AHDB and the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX). As CEO of the British Meat Processors Association he is able to pull together his connections from across farming, the meat industry, retail and government to forge a more collaborative approach to the UK’s food challenges.

Carlotte supports the food industry to make delicious and affordable plant-based meat available across Europe, and prepare the sector for the arrival of cultivated meat. She leads our industry work, connecting with companies and investors across Europe to encourage investment and innovation in sustainable proteins. Her background is in change management consultancy with Deloitte, supporting companies and stakeholders through large-scale transformations.

Director of Levercliff, a category consultancy with extensive experience in the FMCG sector. Levercliff works with clients across category, consumer and commercial. Clodagh’s expertise includes producing strategic market research for Government agencies and client companies, across the UK and Europe. Leading on clients’ qualitative consumer insights projects including for both meat and meat alternative companies.

Jason Winstanley is the Head of Research and Insights at Pilgrim's Europe, where he leads the business’s efforts to understand market trends and consumer behaviours across a multitude of categories, including poultry, which has been instrumental in driving strategic growth. Jason's career in the food industry spans over two decades, starting out as a graduate trainee, and going on to gain experience across the food sector in operations, business development, and research and insight.

Bethan Grylls is the Editor of Food Manufacture, which commands the largest audience of any online platform dedicated solely to readers working in the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. Prior to joining Food Manufacture (part of the William Reed group), she led New Food Magazine’s content team. She has been working as a professional writer for more than a decade and was responsible for organising one of the world’s largest virtual, scientific food and beverage conferences in 2021. Bethan is a regular speaker at food and drink events and chairs Food Manufacture’s esteemed Business Leaders Forum, she is also the host for the brand’s prestigious food and drink awards, and a well-respected thought-leader in her field. Bethan serves as a technical advisor on the Clean Label Project’s UK board and is a judge for Ecotrophelia 2023. She is also responsible for National Butcher’s Week, a social event operated under the Meat Trades Journal brand.