The call for action to address diet related illness has never been stronger. But what can Scottish food and drink manufacturers do to play their part? And how might policy and consumer demand shape that action?

With change on the horizon, we want Scottish SME manufacturers to be ready.

This showcase event at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, brought to you by the Food and Drink Federation Scotland and Interface is bringing together the industry experts who can answer these questions, and help manufacturers make informed decisions about reformulation. Know what industry support is available, decide which consumer trends and policies will fit with your brand, and learn about the options for reformulation from ingredient experts.

The speaker line-up includes:

• Jenni Minto MSP, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health
• Gary Maclean, Scotland’s National Chef
• Lesley Ann Gray, Kantar
• Stephen Leishman, Forrest Brown
• Panel discussions chaired by Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne
• Catriona Liddle & Caitlin Macvicar, Queen Margaret University
• Dr John Wilkin, Abertay University
• Morag Hamilton & Alistair Trail, SRUC
• Ioannis Stasinopolous, Prozymi Labs
• Amy Glass, Food and Drink Federation
• Joanne Burns, Reformulation for Health
• Howell Davies, Interface
• Martin Peel, Growers Garden
• Katherine Wernsen-Towler, Simon Howie Foods
• James Ambler, Ulrick & Short
• Dzeti Tait, Saltsmith
• Sam Bambrough, Healy Group

You will hear from some of these funded projects as well as the latest consumer trends and policy insights. There will also be time over coffee and lunch to meet exhibitors and network with other companies currently looking at similar opportunities and challenges.

The Reformulation for Health team hosted by FDF Scotland enable and support activity to get healthier, reformulated products on to the dinner table. Interface connect businesses with academia and the two organisations have developed and delivered a range of funds focused on creating healthier products in line with public health targets.

There’s still time to register for next week’s event please contact nicola.brooks@interface-online.org.uk