Bryony Dash is a community manager at Young Foodies, which works with high-growth challenger brands that are serious about bringing their product to market. It helps brands either grow their team internally (recruiting through a vetted pool of FMCG candidates) or connect them to industry experts, such as consultants specialising in commercial strategy, sales, Amazon, marketing/PR, etc.

Mike Hughes is the head of research and insight at FMCG Gurus. He has over 14 years of experience analysing consumer trends and is especially interested in challenging industry perceptions around how consumers think and behave, and identifying new and evolving trends. FMCG Gurus provides insights into consumer attitudes and behaviours across the food, beverage, and supplement markets worldwide.

JD Furlong is the founder of Nooro, the UK’s first CBD-infused snack bar, which combines 25mg of CBD with nootropics, Maca, and L-Theanine for increased focus and calm.

Lisa Harris is a senior editor with over 10 years experience leading some of the UK's biggest food and recipe websites. She writes food and travel features for print and online publications including The Independent, Stylist, The Sunday Times, Time Out, Mr & Mrs Smith, Sainsbury's Magazine, Food and Travel, Fire & Knives, The Liberal, and Waitrose Kitchen.

Alexandra Hayes is a food and drink consultant who specialises in bespoke food trends and consumer insight. Her work supports the biggest food producers, retailers, and hospitality brands in the UK.