Fearnley-Whittingstall will be taking to the stage alongside the Farm Retail Association chair Emma Mosey at the Fair’s Power Breakfast event to discuss the future of local food.

He commented: “I’m delighted to be joining the Farm Retail Association at Speciality & Fine Food Fair this September to celebrate the start of a new chapter for the association and to connect with the amazing farm retail community.” 

Fearnley-Whittingstall is known for his commitment to seasonal and ethically produced food as well as his concern for the environment.

Nicola Woods, Speciality & Fine Food Fair event manager, added: “It’s fantastic to have such an icon of the food & drink industry joining us for our special 25th anniversary celebration. Championing quality, local food and reducing waste are hugely important issues for the artisan food sector and food & drink producers at the Fair have been trailblazers in these areas ever since our first edition back in 1999.” 

Other speakers on the event programme include:

• Lizzie Haywood, innovations manager at Waitrose & Partners
• Rosie Collins, marketing director at Macknade
• Tom Foxwell, general manager at Hawksmoor
• Priya Narain, purpose and culture manager at KERB
• Laura Roberts, founder of Laura's Larder

This year’s event will also spotlight new and innovative products, with the Start-Up Village providing a platform for emerging brands trading for less than two years. The event promises to be an ‘unmissable opportunity’ for food and drink professionals to discover the latest trends and connect with hospitality leaders, retailers, wholesalers and more.  

To find out more, and to register for your complimentary trade ticket, visit: specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk.