Speakers

Inaugural session

A revolution in the food industry at the bidding of the new economics – trends, innovations and challenges

• The game according to the ‘new economy’ principles: Innovative business models, digitisation, and the strength of the clients’ voice
• Food companies/enterprises on the brink of key decisions – further development directions
• The Polish food industry – technologically advanced and ready for change
• A kaleidoscope of trends. What products are expected by Polish consumers, and what products do international clients expect?
• Challenges of the digitised world – informed consumers, continuous communication and future food

Packaging creates the product – forms of communication and ways to build relations with consumers

• Trends in the packaging market – innovative materials, customised content, ecology and convenience
• Packaging as a promise of quality and brand value
• Labels – from information to promotion
• The premium products market looks for the best raw materials and designs
• Legal regulations – trademarks, industrial designs and patents

Is retail trade sensitive to regulations? National legal solutions versus prospects for the sector

• The EC comes to the aid of retail chains – the market without the retail chain tax. What next?
• Potential consequences of the restriction on Sunday trading
• The Act on combating contractual advantage: Will there be new principles governing the co-operation between retailers and suppliers?
• Sales of alcohol, paid plastic bags, baby changing tables, and OTC medicines: What else can be regulated?
• The impact of new legal proposals on the condition of the industry, competition and consolidation
• The labour market – staff shortages, salary pressure, and new ways to motivate employees