IFE (International Food Exhibition) 2027

Driven by a belief that eggs are unnecessarily embedded in our food system—creating avoidable animal welfare and environmental challenges—Hannah founded OGGS® to reimagine everyday food choices. Her mission is to make positive change easy, delicious, and accessible. In June 2019, OGGS® launched the UK’s first vegan bakery range into supermarkets, securing listings in five of the UK’s six largest grocery retailers. This was followed by the UK’s first liquid egg alternative, OGGS® Aquafaba, in 2020, which is now widely used as an egg alternative across the Food Service and Manufacturing industries. Hannah is a strong advocate of purpose-led profit, believing that commercially viable, sustainable solutions are the fastest way to drive meaningful change at scale.

Hari Ghotra is an Indian cook, author, and founder of the UK’s largest Indian food digital platform. Through her website, social channels, and community app, she shares hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes, videos, articles, and live cook-alongs that inspire a global audience and connect a thriving community of home cooks. Alongside her media work, Hari is the Global Food & Beverage Development Manager for Virgin Atlantic Airways, leading the development of onboard menus across cabins worldwide. She works closely with leading chefs and international catering teams to deliver exceptional inflight dining, balancing sustainability, dietary needs, passenger preferences, and commercial goals. Originally trained as a biologist, Hari began her career in food science before moving into marketing and retail leadership, including 14 years with Tesco PLC. She later refined her craft at Michelin-starred Tamarind of Mayfair and has since published three cookbooks, launched curry kits and meal kits, and continues to make Indian cooking approachable, authentic, and delicious.

James Bielby has been Chief Executive of the Food & Drink Wholesale UK (FWD) the trade association for food and drink wholesalers serving retailers and out of home, for over 15 years. FWD represents the sector to government, suppliers, customers and the outside world, aiming to create favourable trading conditions for members by lobbying for policy change and defending against regulatory burdens. FWD also advises members on potential political opportunities, threats and requirements, works to create a safer trading environment and provides a meeting place for wholesalers and suppliers on non-compete issues. James is a member of the Food and Drink Sector Council, the National Retail Crime Steering Group, and is a school governor.

British Chef and Author

The Adam’s started Gateway Custom Malt in 2016, establishing the first craft malt house of its size in Missouri since the pre-Prohibition era. In 1-ton batches the couple has worked to reconnect the vital relationship between local farmers and brewers and distillers throughout Missouri and Illinois. By bringing malt home, they endeavor to boost the local economy while helping the consumer rediscover the flavor of the Midwest that was once lost for decades.