About us

IGD is the institute for the food and drink industry. We unite producers, retailers, manufacturers, hospitality, policymakers and innovators to deliver a thriving food system through trusted insight, foresight, capability building and meaningful action.

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Helping businesses understand shoppers, markets and industry trends to make better strategic decisions.

Connecting retailers, manufacturers and industry leaders to tackle shared challenges.

Equipping professionals with the knowledge and capabilities needed for a changing industry.

Supporting practical action to create healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems.

Trusted by our clients

"Useful information gathering and understanding of strategic priorities."

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Lucy Gilbert

Storck UK Ltd

"Very professional speakers. Clear Aldi message and targets. Well done!"

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Niels Hower

Meatless B.V.

"The content was insightful and will be hugely useful when talking to buyers."

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Fiona McQuire

Huel

"The event was excellent. Highly credible, perfectly ran and ultra informative."

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Chris Dickenson

Advocate Group

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Leadership team

Sarah bradbury CEO
Kirsty Saddler Chief Marketing Officer
Naomi Kissman Social Impact Director
Ian Dunkley Chief Financial Officer
Tom Wakeman Insight Director
Johanna Guerin People Director
Kate Sizer Commercial Customer Director
Mark Laws Chief Product & Technology Officer

Charity trustees and trading company directors

Ruth McDonald

Trustee and Director

Heather Thomas

Group Property & Sustainability Director, Co-op (Trustee)

Simon Fisher

Commercial Director UK & I, General Mills (Director)

Matt Boulter

UK&I Sales Director, Mars Wrigley (Trustee)

Surojit Majumder

Chief Transformation & Commercial Finance Director, Sainsbury's (Trustee)

Yvette Edwards

Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Unilever UK & Ireland, and Personal Care, Europe & ANZ (Trustee)

Alessandra de Dreuille

Marketing & Commercial Director, Kraft Heinz (Trustee)

Natasha Rice

People Director, Tesco (Trustee and Director)

Keith Packer

Managing Director, British Sugar (Director)

Sam Burston

Chief Digital Officer, Sainsbury’s (Director)

Lizzy Massey

Director of Own Brands, Morrisons (Director)

Ash Amirahmadi

Chair, Managing Director, Sofina Foods (Trustee and Director)

Matt Lee

CEO UK & I, Hilton Food Group Plc (Trustee)

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