Food Matters Live Rotterdam is Europe's premier event bringing together an international product development community - a network of ambitious industry professionals at the heart of a region recognised for sustainable food and nutrition innovation. Attendees will span brands, manufacturers, retailers, QSRs and foodservice, as well as start-ups and scale-ups shaping the future of food and nutrition.

Food Matters Live will return to Rotterdam on 22-23 September 2027.

At Food Matters Live, we’re working towards a future where healthy, nutritious food is accessible to all - and produced sustainably. It’s a big challenge, but one we believe can be tackled through collaboration and innovation.

Since launching our first event in London in 2014, we’ve connected thousands of inspiring individuals and organisations working at the intersection of nutrition, innovation, and sustainability. Today, our events focus on New Product Development (NPD) and how advances in ingredients, formulation, and technology can shape a better food system.

Our curated community includes ingredient suppliers, product developers, retailers, manufacturers, food service providers, and leading food and drink brands - people driving real change.

What to expect:

• Insights and Trends: talks and panels on the key forces behind NPD innovation
• Future of Positive Nutrition: science-led content spotlighting the latest in evidence-based nutrition
• NPD Discovery Roundtables: expert-led idea sharing and connection-building
• NPD Discovery Zone: hands-on exploration of new ingredient solutions
• Tastes of Better: an immersive experience blending flavour, texture and technical insight

Whether you're a returning partner or discovering us for the first time, you’ll be in great company - and we hope inspired by what you find.