BakeryandSnacks Webinar: Healthy Snacks vs ‘JUNK FOOD’
We're pleased to announce that our Managing Director, Michael Coppen-Gardner, will be participating in a webinar exploring exactly what better-for-you (BFY) means – both for people and the planet.
BakeryandSnacks has invited Mike, as well as other industry leaders, to take to the podium on 26 May to examine the trend that impacts all areas when it comes to creating standout snacks.
The health and wellness trend has pervaded all walks of today’s society and is playing a major influence in what we consume, leading to a wealth of opportunities in the snacking category. The art of snacking – once just an occasional extravagance between meals – has changed its station in life. While not new, its ‘anywhere, anytime’ trait has given rise to snackification, which continues to see an ever-growing number of consumers of all ages and walks of life swapping out traditional meals with snacks. This is obviously driving a greater need for better nutrition.
Currently playing a heavy influence on the UK scene are the HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) regulations set to be enforced in October. This has spawned comment from both advocates and critics, but whether we like it or not, it’s set to take root. Will it be adopted by policymakers around the world?
The panel of experts include:
Christine Cochran, president and CEO of SNAC International
Joanne Burns, Reformation for Health manager, FDF Scotland
Michael Coppen-Gardner, MD of digital strategy consultancy SPQR Communications
Nick Desai, founder and CEO of PeaTos
Moderated by BakeryandSnacks’ editor Gill Hyslop, some of the topics to be explored include:
Will the UK’s HFSS clampdown squelch unhealthy innovation for good?
What are the parallels in this approach with the war on smoking?
What are the technical realities in producing healthier snacks?
Which ingredients, nutrients and claims are expected to become the next big buzzwords?
How does conscious consumerism fit into this?
How will the trend evolve over the next decade?
The panel will also answer burning questions submitted by viewers.
Join the webinar on Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 3pm UK/4pm CET/9am CT. The webinar will be made available to registrants after the broadcast date as an on-demand presentation.