Fireside chat // From trend to transaction: What will consumers actually adopt?

28 Oct 2026
Main Auditorium
Main Stage
From weight management and healthy longevity to personalised nutrition, food and nutrition innovation is accelerating at unprecedented speed - but what are consumers actually willing to pay for? As scrutiny rises fuelled by the ongoing UPF debate and recent safety concerns, how do perceptions around processing, quality, and health claims shape what gets accepted or rejected? And how can brands align product design, positioning, and pricing with real‑world market dynamics to move from initial interest to repeat adoption?
Host
Isabelle Allen
Isabelle Allen, Global Head of Consumer & Retail - KPMG, UK
Speakers
Leyla Boumghar-Bourtchai
Leyla Boumghar-Bourtchai, Vice President, Asia and India R&D, and Global Vice President, Consumer Science - PEPSICO, China
Ira Noviarti
Ira Noviarti, Former CEO, UNILEVER INDONESIA & Independent Board Commissioner - TELKOM INDONESIA, Indonesia