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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 minsThe New Sugar Rush: Innovation, Injection and Instagram Indulgence
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Snacking is no longer just about convenience, it’s about purpose. Today, many consumers are becoming more intentional with their sweet & snack choices, seeking options that align with their health goa ...
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Al Multaqua Ballroom40 mins
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- Examining opportunities for local retailers and new entrants
- Utilizing customer data to design and deliver a profitable outcome
- Strategies in place to increase traffic and sales with an overall goal of creating an enhanced customer experience
- How can generative AI streamline and elevate the retail sector?
- With the substantial growth of discounters, what impact will they make?
- Through continuously dealing with shifting demands, what is the future of the retail landscape?
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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- New trends and challenges
- How to fix fundamentals
- What is the role of navigation and decoration
- Key learnings and insights
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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- What lessons have we learned from the overreliance on single geographies?
- How have businesses shifted from “just-in-time” to “just-in-case” models?
- How are sustainability, ESG compliance, and traceability influencing sourcing?
- Are we seeing a move from globalization to regionalization or nearshoring?
- How is technology (AI, blockchain, predictive analytics) transforming procurement?
- Are we moving from transactional to strategic partnerships?
- What role should governments and trade bodies play in enabling resilient sourcing?
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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- Which flavours have been the most popular in 2025?
- Who has succeeded in introducing new takes on nostalgic favourites and what can you learn from their success?
- How can partnerships and brand tie-ins further develop trending flavours?
- From nostalgic and multi-sensory flavours to stealth functionality, what does the future look like for this market?
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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A proven approach that drives purchase decisions by creating purpose-driven brands and packaging people believe in. Discover how meaning, empathy, and relevance turn Design into a strategic business advantage.
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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- How are FMCG companies differentiating themselves through packaging design?
- Keeping it sustainable: cutting down on unnecessary packaging and utilizing recyclable materials
- Speed to market: Role of agile packaging
- Flexible Minimum Order Quantity for Stock Keeping Units expansion
- Smart packaging and connected packaging
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Al Multaqua Ballroom20 mins
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How is the category winning the battle for consumer attention? How have retailers invested in their private label strategies and shifted customer perception? What impact does the acceptance of this ca ...
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Al Multaqua Ballroom40 mins
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- Understanding the competitive landscape and choosing your target market is key
- Selecting distribution channels that are right for you
- Expectations vs. Reality: budgeting and regulatory issues to consider
- How building partnerships are vital for your product’s success
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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- Leveraging local identity
- From gifting to experience
- Co-creation with retailers, travel retailers and airlines
- Agility in Innovation
- Scaling bespoke profitably
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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- How are companies embracing new ideas and innovations?
- How is technology a catalyst for driving this evolution?
- Addressing the rise of functional and healthy-focused snacks
- Impact of ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ products on our sector
- With continuous growth in plant-based and vegan snacks, how can businesses harness consumer demand and further drive success?
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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- Key drivers, trends, and opportunities shaping Africa’s growing snack and confectionery markets
- Practical approaches to navigate regulations, distribution, and partnerships for effective market penetration
- Discover how to adapt your products, flavors, and branding to resonate with Africa’s diverse and youthful consumers
- Build inclusive sustainable supply chains that create a lasting impact for your business success
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- How is the category winning the battle for consumer loyalty?
- How have retailers invested in their private label strategies and shifted customer perception?
- What impact does the acceptance of this category have on manufacturers who rely heavily on brand loyalty?
- The future of private label: benefits beyond the price
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- High protein confectionary – the next big thing
- The evolution of protein bars from 1980s to today
- What consumers are looking for
- Why producing a great protein bar is so difficult to master
- What’s the next generation of protein confectionary?
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Al Multaqua Ballroom30 mins
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