Partners & Supporters

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the UK’s leading trade association for the agricultural supply industry. Representing over 230 Member businesses, AIC supports sectors including animal feed, fertiliser, seed, crop protection, and arable commodity trading. Formed in 2003, AIC works on behalf of its Members by lobbying policymakers, delivering assurance schemes, sharing vital information, and offering technical support to ensure a resilient and productive food supply chain.

BFFF is the leading trade association for the frozen food sector. Its mission is to promote and protect the interests of the frozen food industry. Members cover the entire cold chain of supply. The Federation campaigns with its members to educate, promote and inform consumers, retailers, and the foodservice sector about the value of frozen food. 

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity whose mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in order to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Since its creation in 2010, the Foundation has emerged as a global thought leader, putting the circular economy on the agenda of decision-makers around the world. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/

Food & Drink Manufacturing UK (FDM UK) is the leading magazine for the £112bn food and drink manufacturing industry. Distributed exclusively to qualified decision makers, it delivers maximum value to advertisers by reaching those who shape the sector. With the latest news, product insights, technology, interviews, features, and event coverage, FDM UK is an essential read. We provide a powerful platform for suppliers to connect with buyers and drive industry growth.

As the nation's most trusted source of farming news, market prices and industry insights, Farmers Guardian relentlessly advocates for British farmers in the media and, subsequently, in the Houses of Parliament with campaigns such as #SaveBritain'sFamilyFarms and 24 Hours in Farming. Farmers Guardian has been putting its arm around farmers, marts, and every other hard-working person in the industry for over 180 years, and we will continue to do so for many years to come.

FoodFakty.pl is a leading platform dedicated to informing and supporting the food industry. It provides current news on food safety, legal changes, and technological innovations. In addition, FoodFakty organizes events such as conferences, summits specifically for the food and packaging sector. These gatherings bring together industry experts, scientists, business leaders, and suppliers. Serving as a knowledge and networking hub, FoodFakty enhances collaboration and innovation in the food sector …

Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability organisation. For 30 years we’ve been convening change-making collaborations in partnership with business, governments, philanthropy, and civil society to accelerate the shift towards a just and regenerative future in which both people and the planet thrive.

Future Food Movement is a leading UK network of food-system experts and leaders turning sustainability ambition into action. Covering around 70% of the UK food industry and including members such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Warburtons, Premier Foods, Greencore and Billington Group, we connect farmers, retailers, brands, NGOs and innovators in trusted spaces where practical solutions, collaborative action and commercial traction drive change.​

The Rice Association is the trade association for the UK rice industry. The sector, which includes importing, milling, processing, and packaging rice, is worth over £900 million per year. There are 16 rice manufacturing facilities in the UK, either milling rice or producing microwaveable ready to heat products. This industry is especially important since the UK is a nation of foodies; sales of rice have gone up 450% since the 1970s.

Since 2010, The Sustainable Restaurant Association (The SRA) has set the standard for sustainable hospitality, connecting businesses across the globe to accelerate change toward a sector that is socially progressive and environmentally restorative. They do this through the world’s leading sustainability certification for hospitality, the Food Made Good Standard. 

The Food Foundation is a charity aiming to reform the food system so that everyone can afford and access healthy, sustainable diets. It works through research, advocacy, business engagement and public campaigns to do this. It works directly with food businesses to improve nutrition, transparency and environmental impact. Through benchmarks and coalitions, it holds companies accountable for their actions, helping shift the market towards diets that benefit both people and the planet.

UK Flour Millers is the trade body for the UK flour milling industry. The association supports members by facilitating reliable, sustainable, and affordable supplies of wheat, providing training, promoting good practices in health and safety, advocating for the industry, and supporting research and development. There are 32 member companies operating 51 flour mills. 

The Zero Carbon Forum is a not-for-profit that provides the UK hospitality and brewing industry with a productive and action-oriented way to collaborate on their sustainability challenges, within their companies and across their supply chains.  The Forum is supported by UKH, BBPI and BII, and a third of the UK hospitality and brewing industry are members. The Forum, in conjunction with Zero Carbon Services, won Consultancy of the Year at the BusinessGreen 2025 awards. http://www.zerocarboncompan …