Taste the trends: global shifts in food and beverage retail
- Thursday 6 November 2025
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- ANZ Centre, 23 Albert Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Join us to hear our expert panel discuss the consumer trends that New Zealand food and drink exporters need to be very aware of to succeed in markets such as the UK. You will hear from:
Mark Field, CEO, Prof Consulting Group
Mark has extensive technical and commercial experience in the international food manufacturing and retail industries. Before founding PCG, Mark worked at a senior level across the European red meat and poultry industry for some of the world’s most reputable companies and for over 8 years he headed up Australia’s most significant food brand. His firm PCG advises clients in the FMCG sector on achieving international growth including advising on market entry, sourcing, and international trends.
Rebecca Brook, Founder/Growth Partner, Rise Growth Lab
Rebecca has over 20 years of experience leading strategy, innovation and global market growth for names in FMCG such as Fonterra, Nestlé and Premier Foods. Through Rise Growth Lab, she works with businesses to bring strategic clarity, focus and momentum to their growth plans whether that is launching something new, expanding into retail, or scaling beyond the local market.
Tim Morris, Director at Coriolis
With 30 years of industry experience Tim advises CEOs and stakeholders in strategy in food, fast moving consumer goods and retailing. Tim is a recognised expert globally in retailing, particularly in private label, and he is head of Coriolis’ retail and consumer goods practice. Tim has worked across all elements of the food & beverage value chain from agribusiness through to manufacturing, wholesaling
The event will be moderated by Dr. Victoria Hatton, CEO FoodHQ which connects food innovators, helps ideate and and shape the future of food in Aotearoa New Zealand and catalyzes food innovation.
Our thanks to ANZ for partnering with us on this event