Event Date: 10:30am, 8th March 2023
Location: Louis Fitzgerald Hotel 1A Naas Rd, Newlands Cross, Dublin 22, D22 X5N7,
Ticket Price: €10
This 2023 food and beverage trends event is the highlight of the Dublin Food Chain annual calendar. The event will be packed full of great ideas led by a panel of industry experts.
Enhance your business knowledge on the latest food innovations, consumer trends and knowledge of what is happening within the retail and foodservice sectors in Ireland and beyond.
In addition, ahead of the event participants will be able to enjoy the DFC food village which will feature a showcase of innovative support services for the food and beverage sector e.g. innovative packaging, product development supports, etc.
Target Participants
This DFC event will have a broad appeal to anyone involved in the food and drink sectors. Whether your business is a restaurant, food producer or you sell at a farmers’ market, our expert panel will inspire all stakeholders.
Speakers
We have a top-class line up of speakers, who will share their expertise and trend predictions.
- MARK ANDERSON | Culinary Director, Gather & Gather Bord Bia
The top 10 links from the past and present, which may well influence the future of food.
- MAUREEN GAHAN | Bord Bia
Learn about new 2023 consumer research, and how best to engage with consumers.
The research will feature opportunities informing new product development, communications, and brand strategy.
- BARRA MC FEELY | Tesco Ireland
A glimpse at evolving consumer purchasing behaviours and future trends.
Agenda
- 10.30 – 11.00: DFC Food Knowledge Village Open
- 11.00 – 11.10: Opening & Welcome
- 11.10 – 11.35: Mark Anderson, Gather & Gather - The top 10 links from the past and present, which may well influence the future of food.
- 11.35 – 12.00: Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia – Learn about new 2023 consumer research. The research will feature opportunities informing new product development, communications, and brand strategy.
- 12.00 – 12.25: Special Guest TBC
- 12.25 – 12.45: Q&A
- 12.45 – 13.00: DFC Food Knowledge Village Open
Food Knowledge Village:
Ahead of the presentations, participants will be able to enjoy the DFC Food Knowledge Village which will feature a showcase of innovative support services for the food and beverage sector e.g.
Dublin Food Chain is a collaborative initiative of Local Enterprise Offices in the Dublin area. The Dublin Food Chain is part of an ongoing effort to harness the power of the 'collective', in order to ensure that Co. Dublin's unique food heritage benefits from the attention it deserves.
