Start date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Start time: 4:00 PM CEST (Paris)
What’s new and next in clean label? Food and drink manufacturers are now facing government led pressure for clean label on top of consumer demand, with regulatory moves such as additive bans accelerating reformulation timelines and turning once voluntary removals into non negotiables.
What’s next is fragmentation, as brands navigate regulatory defined clean label in some markets, intensifying ultra processing debates in others, and rising pressure to prove functionality, sustainability and cost competitiveness. This will make reformulation strategy, not marketing, the real battleground.
 Jonny Bingham Co-Founder Bingham & Jones Jonny built a 25 year career as a restaurateur and hotelier before moving into food development. His first project was with Bakkavor, supporting a sous-vide launch for M&S and Waitrose, before spending two years developing Italian ranges and sauces for M&S in the RTE/RTC category.
He then became Senior Development Chef at Samworth Brothers, leading the Tesco convenience account and overseeing a series of successful product launches.
In 2013, Jonny partnered with David Jones to establish Bingham & Jones Ltd, now recognised as one of the UK’s top food development agencies, trusted by clients for delivering innovation.  Dr. Laura Chiavaroli Assistant Professor University of Toronto Dr. Laura Chiavaroli is an Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Affiliate Scientist at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital. Her research program addresses the major implementation gap of clinical practice guidelines for diabetes and cardiovascular disease by mobilizing our knowledge of dietary patterns through the direct development and testing of innovative nutrition education programs. These programs leverage co-design, digital technology, and support of reputable health organizations and communities. She leads guidelines development in Canada and Europe. She has authored >100 publications and received numerous awards.  Rachel Krupa Founder The Goods Mart Rachel Krupa is the Founder of The Goods Mart, a socially conscious convenience store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, dedicated to discovering and championing emerging better-for-you food and beverage brands. Known as a professional 'Snack Curator,' she helps mission-driven CPG brands reach new audiences through both retail and Curated by The Goods Mart, which places brands into corporate pantries, hotels, and events. Rachel also leads Krupa Consulting, a boutique PR agency that has helped launch and grow brands like Thrive Market, Our Place, Khloud Protein Popcorn, goop kitchen, Milk Bar, and many more.  Emily Chu Co-Founder Hey! Chips Emily Chu is the co-founder of Hey! Chips, an award-winning clean-label snack brand seeking to revolutionize the snack industry. A former architect turned food entrepreneur, Emily started Hey! Chips in 2018 when she was unable to find good and simple snacks in the supermarkets for her outdoor adventure trips. Fuelled by a passion for outdoor living and clean eating, she started crafting her own at home, and set out to create fruit and vegetable crisps as simple and natural as ones made at home. Fast forward to 2026, Hey! Chips has expanded its range to a clean protein series.  Marion Nestle Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita New York University Marion Nestle is Professor Emerita at NYU. She is the author, co-author, or co-editor of 17 books about the politics of food. Her next book, Sugar Coated, will appear September 8. She writes an (almost) daily newsletter at www.foodpolitics.com.  Dr Pippa Gibson Nutrition Business Partner EMEA Tate & Lyle Pippa Sandall is EMEA Nutrition Business Partner at Tate & Lyle, where she communicates the science and health benefits of functional ingredients. She holds a PhD from the University of Surrey and previously conducted postdoctoral research at King’s College London, studying the role of dietary fibre in digestive health. Pippa has also worked with the British Nutrition Foundation in nutrition education, promoting healthy eating among school children. Drawing on experience across research, industry partnerships, and education, she translates complex nutrition science into practical insights for food manufacturers and consumers.  Clara Mombeshora Consumer insights & Analytics Senior Manager Tate & Lyle Clara Mombeshora is Senior Consumer Insights Manager for EMEA at Tate & Lyle. She specialises in transforming consumer, market, and performance data into actionable insights that help brands meet evolving consumer needs and identify growth opportunities. Clara brings extensive experience partnering with FMCG manufacturers, grocery retailers, and foodservice operators. With a background in category management and business insights, she is known for leading strategic customer conversations and collaborating across commercial, marketing, and R&D teams to deliver insight-led recommendations that support innovation and business growth.  Frank Sarracino Senior Technical Sales Global Key Account Manager & SME Tate & Lyle Frank Sarracino is Tate & Lyle’s Subject Matter Expert for starch and fibre and leads the technical function for several global accounts across Europe. During his 37-year career with the company, he has held a variety of roles within Research & Development, building extensive expertise in ingredient technology and product development. Before joining Tate & Lyle, Frank worked at Leatherhead Food International, further developing his technical capabilities. He studied Food Technology at South Bank University in London and is recognised for his deep knowledge of starch and fibre applications in food innovation.  Nicholas Robinson Global Audience & Content Editor FoodNavigator Global Audience & Content Editor
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Nicholas Robinson has an extensive background in food & drink journalism, covering the industry for a range of leading titles over the years prior to a brief stint in the luxury lifestyle sector where he headed a superyacht media title.
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