Have you got the appetite to TASTE INNOVATION? Are you a food business looking to improve your business processes, increase sales or secure new sales? Then look no further. This is an event which promises to offer businesses an insight into opportunities for innovation and a chance to hear and question experts on what makes a product or process work on a commercial platform.

There will be a question and answer session and an opportunity to meet experts on a one-to-one basis to discuss individual issues in confidence.

Who Should Attend?
• Food and drinks manufacturers
• Food Suppliers and Food Specialists
• Food and drinks Entrepreneurs

9.15	REGISTRATION and COFFEE
9.40	Welcome and Introduction
9.50	A Taste of What's to Come: 2008 Trend Foresighting Simon Doff, London Metropolitan University An insights into the emerging trends for 2008 - what government, suppliers and consumers will be demanding and how to solicit business support in meeting these needs
10.30	Values in Innovating: Innovation Works!!! Richard Marshall, London Metropolitan University Little Steps to making great changes
11.00	REFRESHMENTS & MENU TASTING
11.20	Translating Trends into Successful Products Julie Dias, Vida Verde Experimenting with new and exciting flavours to meeting customer needs
11.45	Values in Collaboration: SME & HEI Partnership Ken Spears London South Bank University Exploring the use of university expertise and funding opportunities in developing innovative products
12.15	Q & A Session
12.45	LUNCH & NETWORKING
1.30	CLOSE

To reserve your place, Contact the SME INNOVATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME office
T: 0208 223 7514
E: smeinnovation@angleplc.com
E: d.ampomah@angleplc.com