Future Summit 2023 by Bread & Jam

Bread & Jam supports emerging food and drink brands to launch, scale and grow their business. We offer expert advice and training, peer support and unique networking opportunities.Find out more atwww.breadandjamfest.com

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A  must-attend event for mission-driven food & drink brands who want to learn the most effective sustainability strategies from their peers.

Conway Hall

Learn how your mission can be the super power driving growth for your purpose-driven business. Download our FREE Showguide <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6390ad55f7e29b5972d286e6/t/64661d7d5b636c476bbca7cf/1684413849278/Future+Summit+2023+Show+guide+V15.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. How can you build a purpose-driven business profitably? Just how important are eco-friendly credentials to buyers? Do customers even consider sustainability when purchasing products? Join us Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at the <a href="https://www.breadandjamfest.com/events/future-summit-2023" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Future Summit</a> powered by <a href="https://www.gs1uk.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GS1 UK</a> and come away with clear answers and actionable points that allow you to start making progress towards achieving your sustainability goals.63% of people in our industry cite their top reason for delaying climate action as being a result of a lack of skills and knowledge. Addressing this issue, your ticket to The Future Summit includes 8hrs of practical advice, breaks down sustainable packaging solutions and offers unrivalled mentorship and structured networking opportunities. Whether you’re an industry expert or investor looking to make new connections with eco-conscious entrepreneurs, or are a mission-driven challenger brand looking to push forward and do what you can to address your environmental impact, this event is not to be missed.<h3>What will you learn? </h3><ul><li>H﻿ow can you build a purpose-led business profitably?</li><li>What steps can you take to &quot;green&quot; your supply chain? </li><li>How do you build a pathway to NetZero?</li><li>What is the difference between offsetting and insetting?</li><li>How can you engage consumers into taking action?</li><li>D﻿o UK customers care about sustainability when making purchasing decisions? </li><li>What’s the difference between greenwashing and greenhushing?</li><li>How to build social responsibility and sustainability into the core of your business?</li><li>P﻿LUS much, much more.</li></ul><h3>W﻿hat&#x27;s on? </h3>🌳 8+ hours of Practical, Actionable, Advice Hear real-life examples from 20+ purpose driven industry icons on how they’ve used their own purpose-driven missions as their superpower. Session topics will include How to Build a Purpose-led Business Profitably, Greening Your Supply Chain, Why Sustainability Sells - a Retail Buyer&#x27;s Perspective, Keynote Speaker Henry Dimbleby (cofounder of Leon) and more. 💬 Unrivalled Mission-Driven Networking Where else can you meet 200+ like-minded and eco-conscious food &amp; drink entrepreneurs, sustainable leaders &amp; industry experts? Themed networking sessions will allow you to make key game-changing connections. ⚡NEW Speed Mentoring: Mentors for the Future Apply to be paired up with an industry mentor. During this session, ask your dedicated mentor like Giles Brooks, Ishen Paran, Simon Day and more your brand specific sustainability questions. Our mentor line-up includes seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, sales experts &amp; more. 😃 Producers&#x27; Table Showcase your products to everyone attending at the Summit. See what everyone else is doing, sample some of the newest products on the market and see how your products look in context to others. 🌎NEW Certification Corner With so many sustainability credentials to go after, how do you know which one to focus on? And once you’ve made that choice, what are the steps you need to take to achieve it? No booking required, drop in to Certification Corner to gain 1:1 advice from a line-up of sustainability accreditation teams on what their requirements are for food and drink brands. Meet &amp; ask questions to Rainforest Alliance, Repurpose, Zevero and more. 📦 NEW Sustainable Packaging Zone Unsure on what different eco-friendly packaging options are available to your food and drink brand? Drop into the Sustainable Packaging Zone where a round-up of leading packaging providers like Root Packaging, Innovate to Zero, BoxSmart and more who will be showcasing their planet-friendly, sustainable solutions. From biodegradability to plastic-free and reusable packaging, view their ranges and prototypes.All ticket holders will receive a complimentary plant-based light lunch at the event. <h3>W﻿ho&#x27;s going to be there? </h3>F﻿ood &amp; drink entrepreneurs from pre-launch to start-up to scaling who are interested in learning how to make their business more sustainable. There will also be industry experts, investors and established industry icons passionate about making changes to save our planet. <h3>W﻿hy should you be there? </h3>Take part in lively panel discussions with some of the most inspirational food and drink founders that have successfully made impactful changes to their businesses. Come away with the actionable points you’ve always wanted to make real changes and build a network of peers and industry experts to support you and your business towards becoming more sustainable. Don&#x27;t just take our word for it:

“Recent world events have accelerated people’s understanding of supply chains and just how interconnected we all are. Business nowadays cannot continue to be about the pursuit of profit at all costs and those challenger brands at the forefront of change will continue to gain share as they set the pace. A big role for businesses is about education and awareness, consumers hold the ultimate power as every product we buy as is a vote for the type of world we want to live in.” - Ben Greensmith, Tony’s Chocolonely"It's imperative that business' acknowledge and act now in order to minimise the impact they are making on the planet, to help protect it for future generations to come. The Future Summit is a brilliant event to bring together entrepreneurs, CEOs and their teams to inspire and help drive change in the food industry ." - Pippa Murray, Pip &amp; Nut "﻿The 2022 Future Summit was an informative, purposeful and inclsuive event. It was a privledge to be there." - Yolanda Antonopoulou, founder of Gaia Pulses "﻿“As a food start-up, Bread &amp; Jam events are the best investment I made in the last year both financially and time-wise. From a personal point of view it was incredibly inspiring and seriously useful to be in the room as many founders in the same boat" - Andrew Walker, founder of Tea Rex"﻿For the exciting and lonely road of being a Food and Drink entrepreneur. The Bread &amp; Jam family and the great people you meet makes you feel you're not alone." - Patrice Hinds, Pat &amp; Pinky's

<h3>I'm an industry expert. How can I exhibit or sponsor?</h3>If you're an industry expert or service provider, please reach out to us at hello@breadandjamfest.com who'll be able to discuss our packages and opportunities with you.

<h3>A﻿bout GS1 UK </h3>Whether you’re selling your products in store or online, you’ll need a specific number to identify your product. This is a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) – the number you see under a barcode – also known as an EAN or UPC. <a href="https://www.gs1uk.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GS1 UK</a> is the only authorised provider of unique GTINs. Their GTINs and barcodes are used and accepted by retailers and marketplaces across the world, making it easy to sell your products anywhere. Get 20% off your first year of GS1 UK membership by using the code BREAD20 in the promo box at checkout - <a href="https://www.gs1uk.org/about-us/membership/get-a-barcode" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gs1uk.org/about-us/membership/get-a-barcode</a><h3></h3><h3>A﻿bout Bread &amp; Jam </h3><a href="https://www.breadandjamfest.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bread &amp; Jam</a> is a vibrant community of the UK’s most exciting emerging food &amp; drink brands.Bread &amp; Jam run a year round programme of events focused on helping emerging food and drink brands scale up fast. From industry socials to deep dive summits, FREE Monday Motivational panels, and our annual legendary 2-day Festival in July, check-out our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bread-amp-jam-11089023580" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">comprehensive programme </a>to start making connections, gathering industry insights and getting the advice and support you need to take your food &amp; drink business to the next level.W﻿ho are the founders? Bread &amp; Jam was founded by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonotgibb/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jason Gibb</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-m-9868311a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tara Mei.</a> Passionate about giving emerging brands the opportunities and network to succeed, they held the first food founders' festival in October 2016 at the Institute of Directors.

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