Innovative, young brands set to play a pivotal part at Food Matters Live 2015
Over 60 of the most innovative start-ups showcasing new healthy and ‘better for you’ food and drink have already signed up to exhibit in the Enterprise Zone at Food Matters Live 2015, an annual event which brings together the food and drink industry, retailers, foodservice providers, government, and those working in nutrition and health.
Food Matters Live 2015 takes place from November, 17-19.
The Enterprise Zone, sponsored by Unilever Foundry, offers visitors to Food Matters Live the opportunity to see and taste a diverse range of brand new healthy, sustainable food and drink concepts – from vegetable based juices; sugar free confectionary; protein drinks; natural, sucrose free ice-cream through to superfoods, new food technologies and edible insects.
Glenn Pickett, VP Sales & Marketing at EDERNA said:
“Following a successful Food Matters Live 2014 where we met producers, academics and researchers, EDERNA is returning in 2015 and will be presenting samples and the latest ground-breaking, energy efficient evapEOs Engineered Osmosis technology, that concentrates fruit juices, coffee, beer, wine and liquid ingredients at low temperature, while retaining colour, flavour, aroma and nutritional characteristics.”
The Enterprise Zone attracts young companies, less than two years old, from around the world and showcases the contribution that small, enterprising businesses make in bringing innovative, healthy, sustainable food and drink products to market to meet consumer demand.
Ugg Foods. Mighty Bee, NouriSH Me Now Ltd, Primal Pantry, Sweet Goodness, Punku Quinoa Foods, Cocoa Cabin, Superfoodio, DRINKmaple, Chia UK, Oppo Ice Cream, Dr Zaks, Organic Protein Company and Eat Grub are just some of the brands participating.
New beauty drink, Bella Berry, is one of the new companies exhibiting in the Enterprise Zone. Founder Suzannah Baker said:
“We are thrilled to be launching the first ever all-natural beauty drink in the Enterprise Zone. Food Matters Live introduces by far the most innovative products and advanced speakers during its three days, and the event is truly a crystal ball for future global food and drink trends. Bella Berry’s launch into a nascent market has been challenging, but at Food Matters Live we know that we are among ground-breaking ideas at the cutting edge of innovation.”
Rob Lee, Founder at Kaizer Living, a new organic superfoods company said, “Food Matters Live is the perfect fit for our incredible range of organic superfoods and a wonderful opportunity to meet many like minded people.”
Ivan Perez, Founder at German based Die Kraft/Paleonade sees the potential of Food Matters Live to access the UK market saying “Food Matters Live will be our springboard for the paleo market in the UK.”
Visitors to the Enterprise Zone will also be able to access a range of experts providing information on how to comply with EU allergen regulations including Allergy Information Ltd, The Gluten Free Centre and The Food Allergy Training Consultancy.
Michael Costain, Director of Food Matters Live said:
“We are delighted that Food Matters Live 2015 will play host to so many young, enterprising organisations showcasing how innovation is driving availability of a wide range of healthy, ‘better for you’ food and drink.”
The Enterprise Zone is one of many themed areas within the exhibition at Food Matters Live 2015, which includes the Research Pavilion, sponsored by TescoFoodAcademy; Meet the Buyer; Drink Well; the Free-from Zone and the Frozen Zone. More information on exhibitors, speakers, zones and attractions is available at www.foodmatterslive.com.