Just Drinks presents: The Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Conference 2022
Park Plaza Victoria London
28th-29th September, 2022
Just Drinks presents: The Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Conference 2022
The Just Drinks' Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Congress is an industry-leading forum focusing on product innovation and future trends in the soft drinks sector. This two-day conference will address how to develop new and innovative drinks which meet consumer demands, as well as providing an update on rising trends and changes in consumer behaviours.
Our in-depth agenda focuses cross category on trends including flavours, health and wellness, premiumisation, ingredients, tastes and textures and innovation in sustainability.
Join us for exclusive networking opportunities, informative talks from the biggest soft drink brands and educational roundtable discussions with your peers.
What to Expect for 2020?
Hear from some of the biggest and most innovative brands in your market. Learn what is round the corner in terms of future trends, NPD, product innovation and opportunities for growth.
Hear from a mixture of the biggest brands including as well as new and upcoming disruptors.
Equip yourself for the next 12 months by hearing about new trends in flavours, product types, growth areas and understanding what consumers want.
150+
Attendees to meet each year
15+
Exhibitors to meet each year
75+
Speakers
25%
Attendees at Director+ level

James Beeson
Deputy Editor,Just Drinks
Biography:
Session Details: Chair’s Opening Remarks 28-09-2022, 8:50 am Panel Discussion: Creating New Innovative Non-Alcoholic Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:30 pm Chair’s Opening Remarks 29-09-2022, 8:20 am Panel Discussion: How to Become and Stay Competitive Amid the Saturation of Non-Alcoholic Beverages 29-09-2022, 11:00 am View In Agenda

Mark Cumming
GB Activation Director,Coca Cola European Partners
Biography: Following 5 years with The Nielsen Company, Mark has spent the last 12 years working for Coca-Cola European partners in a number of different roles including Strategy & Insights, Category, Shopper Marketing and Revenue Growth Management. More recently, Mark is Commercial Development Director looking after Category Management & Shopper activation across all channels
Session Details: How Costa is Innovating to Expand the RTD Coffee Category 28-09-2022, 11:30 am View In Agenda

James Crampton
Corporate Affairs Director,Heineken
Biography:
Session Details: Normalising Zero Alcohol Products to Help Consumers Moderate 29-09-2022, 10:00 am Panel Discussion: How to Become and Stay Competitive Amid the Saturation of Non-Alcoholic Beverages 29-09-2022, 11:00 am View In Agenda

Dillon McEvoy
Head of Waters,Danone
Biography:
Session Details: Shifting Sustainability in Beverage Categories 29-09-2022, 12:15 pm View In Agenda

Halak Parikh
Head of R&D Insights and Sensory Science,BRITVIC PLC
Biography:
Session Details: A Fresh Air of New Drinkers: A Multiplicity of Unique Consumers 28-09-2022, 9:30 am Panel Discussion: Creating New Innovative Non-Alcoholic Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:30 pm View In Agenda

Dr. Zafer Gezgin
Principal Scientist,Suntory Beverage & Food Europe
Biography:
Session Details: Growing for Good, Naturally Sweet Beverages 28-09-2022, 12:30 pm Panel Discussion: Creating New Innovative Non-Alcoholic Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:30 pm View In Agenda

Abigail Kelly
Head of Marketing & Insights,Crediton Dairy
Biography:
Session Details: Panel Discussion: Creating New Innovative Non-Alcoholic Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:30 pm View In Agenda

Adrian Hipkiss
Marketing & International Business Director,Boost Drinks
Biography:
Session Details: Meeting Consumer's Functional Needs, Today and Tomorrow 28-09-2022, 11:30 am Panel Discussion: Creating New Innovative Non-Alcoholic Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:30 pm View In Agenda

Tomas Otero
Investment Associate,ZX Ventures
Biography:
Session Details: Panel Discussion: How to Become and Stay Competitive Amid the Saturation of Non-Alcoholic Beverages 29-09-2022, 11:00 am Early-Stage Beverage Investment 29-09-2022, 1:15 pm View In Agenda

Craig Hutchinson
Founder and CEO,Mindful Brands
Biography:
Session Details: Botanical and Tropical Drinks: A New Evolution of Drinks 28-09-2022, 5:15 pm View In Agenda

Ed Gerard
Chief Commercial Officer,Mocktail Beverages
Biography:
Session Details: Panel Discussion: Creating New Innovative Non-Alcoholic Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:30 pm Mocktails. What’s the Next Step? 29-09-2022, 2:45 pm View In Agenda

Ellie Webb
Founder,Caleño
Biography: Ellie is the creator and founder of Caleño, a tropical non-alcoholic free spirit. On a night out dancing a couple of years ago, she became frustrated with the lack of adventurous non-alcoholic options. After talking with friends, she realised there was an opportunity to make those options more joyful. She flew to Colombia where she visited family and was inspired by the vibrant, colourful culture, and tropical flavours. Two months after launching, Ellie landed a listing with major UK retailer, Sainsbury’s and Caleño is now stocked in around 500 of their stores. Before launching Caleño, Ellie had a background in drinks, working for the UK’s largest drinks distributor. This taught her about the spirits making process and the hospitality industry where she was able to work closely with pubs, bars and restaurants. She also spent time at a Shopper Marketing agency, where she worked on exciting activations for brands such as Nestlé, GSK, and Estee Lauder.
Session Details: View In Agenda

Daniel Khoury
Co-Founder,TRIP
Biography:
Session Details: CBD Drinks Gain Mass Popularity, but Are They Here to Stay? 28-09-2022, 4:45 pm View In Agenda

Olivia Ferdi
Co-Founder,TRIP

Zoey Henderson
Founder,Fungtn
Biography:
Session Details: How Functional Beverages are Shaping the Future of No and Lo 28-09-2022, 5:15 pm View In Agenda

Erika Ollén
Founder,Gnista Spirits

Eugenio Muraro
Founder & CEO,MeMento
Biography: With over 15 years of Sales & Marketing experience, in 2017, as a result of an innovative project awarded by MBA Executive of the MIP Politecnico di Milano, Eugenio launches MeMento, the first Mediterranean Distilled Non-Alcoholic Blend designed to be mixed in cocktails. Eugenio is an active member of the Low and No ABV community, and with his brand participates as a speaker to the mist influential world industry summits.
Session Details: Panel Discussion: How to Become and Stay Competitive Amid the Saturation of Non-Alcoholic Beverages 29-09-2022, 11:00 am Sustainability in a Glass: Healthy Drinking While Respecting Nature 29-09-2022, 4:45 pm View In Agenda

Jill Ngo
Sweet Goods Applications Manager,Synergy Flavours
Biography:
Session Details: Inspiring Paired to Perfection Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:00 pm View In Agenda

Vicky Berry
Senior European Business Development Manager ,Synergy Flavours
Biography: Vicky Berry is the Senior European Business Development Manager at Synergy Flavours, leading business development for the beverage and nutrition markets. Vicky has been at the forefront of Synergy’s innovation pipeline, providing the latest market insights to support future focus areas and developments. Working with colleagues across geographies, Vicky has a key role in the expansion of Synergy’s natural extracts and essences platform which includes the latest product launches; Inspiring Fruits and Hop essences. An important function of the position is collaborating closely with customers, providing market insights and trends to help them stay one step ahead of the competition.
Session Details: Inspiring Paired to Perfection Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:00 pm View In Agenda

Charlotte Spitzner
Flavour Research Analyst,Synergy Flavours
Biography: Charlotte Spitzner is a Flavour Research Analyst at Synergy Flavours, performing extraction and analysis on flavours, foods and drinks. Charlotte uses a large variety of analytical tools and equipment to identify and quantify individual flavour compounds making up an aroma and gaining insights into the complexity of flavour which can then help the Flavour Creation team to create the best flavours possible. Within large-scale research projects, Charlotte also investigates more complex areas of interest like shelf life or taste compounds in a variety of different applications and products. The outputs of such research ensure that Synergy stays ahead of the competition and can satisfy customers demand for market leading flavour solutions.
Session Details: Inspiring Paired to Perfection Beverages 28-09-2022, 2:00 pm View In Agenda








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