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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

Ro Egglesfield
Head of Impact Development

Amy Bourbeau
Cofounder and Chief Impact Officer

Emily Coon
Sustainability Manager, St Austell Brewery

Matt Mace
Editor, edie
