The Bulletin
B FFF N EW S Updates from the BFFF team
Big names for conference 2018
The BFFF Annual Conference boasts a star studded line up for 2018 at Birmingham Hilton Metropole.
This year’s stimulating programme, sponsored by NFU Mutual, centres around the theme ‘The £10 billion UK frozen food growth opportunity’. It will kick off with economist Roger Martin-Fagg who will be returning to the conference with an in-depth look at how the economy is currently performing. The programme will cover a range of current topics, with Kate Forbes, (Birds Eye), Andrew Roberts (Bidfood), Nick Downing (IGD) and Bev Mitchell (Iceland) exploring the opportunities for driving long-term frozen food growth through use of insight, innovative thinking and merchandising.
Dame Kelly Holmes to headline conference
Following what promises to be a lively panel debate, David Williamson, Scotch Whisky Association and Adrian Gahan, Sancroft International will offer their unique perspectives on growth after Brexit.
Double Olympic champion, motivational speaker and businesswoman, Dame Kelly Holmes, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the 2018 BFFF Business Conference.
Continuing the afternoon’s speakers, before headliner Dame Kelly Holmes takes to the stage, will be Chris Hayward, Kantar Worldpanel and Simon Stenning, MCA taking us through our markets, including a Christmas performance review, market data and trend drivers. Finally, John Marren, Company and Community Shop will offer BFFF members a unique opportunity to minimise their food waste and benefit people and communities in need.
Dame Kelly (pictured) specialised in the 800 metres and 1500 metres events and won a gold medal for both distances at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. She set British records in numerous events and still holds the records over the 600, 800 and 1000 metre distances.
John Hyman comments: “Yet again, we have secured a stellar line up of some of the key players in the industry who will be sharing their insight and knowledge, promising another informative and thoughtprovoking Business Conference that is a must-attend for members.
She will share her journey to Olympic glory and the lessons companies and individuals can learn from her achievements. The theme of the eighth BFFF Conference which takes place on Thursday 22nd February at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham is: “The £10bn UK Frozen Food Growth Opportunity”.
“Followed by the traditional conference dinner and inaugural BFFF People Awards, celebrating the unsung heroes of our industry, this is one event not to be missed.”
BFFF chief executive John Hyman commented: “I am delighted to confirm Dame Kelly as our headliner speaker for the 2018 Business Conference. We have secured a high calibre of speakers for the day and she is sure to offer an inspirational and motivating finale to the conference.”
To book your place visit: http://bfff.co.uk/category/businessconference/ or contact Jilly Wallis on 01400 664321 or email jilly. wallis@bfff.co.uk.
New conference sponsor The Food Fraud report, which is designed to understand challenges facing businesses working across the ‘field to fork’ supply chain, explores attitudes and influencers of trust, perceived blame, impact upon behaviour and awareness of food crime. The report includes viewpoints and advice from NFU Mutual experts, as well as other major industry influencers.
NFU Mutual is proud to announce it is the Headline Sponsor of the BFFF Annual Business Conference and People Awards Dinner on 22 February 2018. The leading insurer is delighted to be working in partnership with the BFFF and is committed to sharing knowledge and adding value for members through educational events, provision of specialist advice and insight, as well as the facilitation of networking opportunities.
To download a free PDF copy of the full report, visit www.nfumutual.co.uk/foodfraud
A recent example of NFU Mutual utilising its expertise to highlight an area of concern within the food industry is NFU Mutual’s Food Fraud Report 2017.
The right insurance starts with the right conversation, please contact us corporate_enquiries@nfumutual.co.uk.
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