In this week’s episode of Food to Go, brought to you by the New Food team, brought to you by the New Food team, Briony Mansell-Lewis, Managing Director for Food Matters Live, joins Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell to discuss the challenges of organising live food industry events in the modern digital age and the importance of these events in shaping the future of the sector.

Briony reveals how global crises, from the 2020 pandemic to recent geopolitical conflicts, have tested the food industry’s resilience while highlighting the pivotal role of in-person networking in fostering innovation and growth.

Later in the episode, Briony and Ben explore Food Matters Live's European expansion, including its move to Rotterdam next year, and the emerging trends shaping the food industry in 2024 and beyond.

We hope you enjoy this fascinating discussion as much as we did and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the next episode of the Food to Go podcast!