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Navigate the 2026 landscape with confidence, clarity, and commercial edge.
The food and drink industry is entering a transformative year. This high-level briefing cuts through the complexity to give you the top “need-to-knows” that will define the next 12 months, helping you turn regulatory changes into a competitive advantage.
Gain insight into:
- Navigating the practical impact of the ECGT directive, EPR fee modulations, EUDR, Human Rights Due Diligence and SRS (Sustainability Reporting Standards).
- Understanding the evolving standards for B Corp certification.
- Meeting rigorous carbon reporting requirements, including the specific complexities of SBTi FLAG.
- Decoding 2026 consumer attitudes to understand shifting expectations.
On the panel:
- Emily Coon, St Austell Brewery
- Matt Mace, Editor, edie
- Amy Bourbeau, Cofounder and Chief Impact Officer, Seismic
- Ro Egglesfield, Head of Impact Development, Seismic
Meet the speakers

Adam Thompson
Supply Chain & Sustainability Director

Andy Schmidt
Cofounder and Chief Community Officer
