The Future of Food and Beverage Forum USA

27th - 28th May 2026

Minneapolis, USA

Food product reformulation: How to connect R&D, agriculture and nutrition with consumer trends

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Evolving regulation, supply chain volatility and shifting consumer trends can require a fundamental rethink of agri supply chains and product portfolios. Moving from renovation to innovation can drive differentiation, growth and real resilience.

This session explores how companies can make a strong commercial case for reformulation and develop innovation pipelines that are fit for the future:

  • How reformulation and portfolio optimization can unlock new revenue streams, category growth, and retailer opportunities
  • Practical approaches to align internal teams in R&D, procurement, marketing and nutrition around shared goals
  • Where companies are seeing the biggest wins (and the biggest barriers) when aligning portfolios to consumer trends
  • Innovation levers that accelerate speed-to-market while reducing cost: ingredient swaps, partnerships, tech, and on-farm collaboration
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What to expect from this type of session...

Main stage sessions, but not as you know them. Because we’re off-the-record, leading experts can speak candidly about their experience with what works, and what doesn’t. At least half the session is dedicated to audience insights and questions to ensure we tackle the big issues head on.

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