Sustainable sourcing: Ingredients with purpose

30 Mar 2026
IFE Manufacturing - Trends & Innovation Platform
Sustainability , Panel Session

Sustainability is reshaping the food system, and ingredient sourcing has become one of its most complex challenges. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore how to choose ingredients with purpose in 2026 and beyond, balancing climate impact, ethical integrity, cost pressures, nutritional value, and supply chain transparency. Hear how brands navigate competing priorities without compromising quality, innovation, or commercial viability, discover practical tools and frameworks for responsible, future-proof decisions, and learn how global supply chains are adapting to rising scrutiny and evolving consumer expectations. Join this conversation to gain actionable strategies that help you navigate environmental, ethical, and economic considerations while delivering products that meet marketplace demands and reflect your organisation’s values.

Moderator
Dellah Hickson
Dellah Hickson, Global Sales Manager - Campden BRI
Speakers
Moira Howie
Moira Howie, Independent Scientific Adviser
Monika Zurek
Monika Zurek, Associate Professor and Lead Food System Transformation Group - ECI University of Oxford
Nick Brown
Nick Brown, ESG Director - Premier Foods
Sarah Blanchard
Sarah Blanchard, Freelance consultant - Figure out Food