Reuters Events is pleased to announce the launch of Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2026, a premier event dedicated to accelerating innovation and collaboration within the global food and agriculture industry. The event will take place on October 27-28, 2026 in Minneapolis.
The global food system is at an inflection point. Climate volatility, regulatory pressure, and geopolitical disruption are colliding with thin margins and rising consumer expectations, exposing just how unprepared today’s supply chains are to deliver resilient, affordable, and sustainable food at scale.
Progress is stalling because the industry remains gridlocked on a fundamental question: who pays for transformation? The reality is clear: no single enterprise can solve this alone. If vulnerabilities aren’t addressed across the entire value chain, the consequences will ripple beyond sourcing and supply, to impact consumer trust and long‑term food security.
Reuters Events: Transform Food & Agriculture USA will convene 200 key decision makers in sustainability, R&D and procurement from across the food web to collaborate and unlock new strategies for tangible impact. Designed for executives driving real change, this forum harnesses collective intelligence to realign incentives, de‑risk investment, and turn sustainability pilots into programs with transformational benefits at scale.
The agri-food leaders driving this transformation and confirmed to speak, include:
- Norberto Chaclin, EVP, Chief Research & Development Officer, Mondelēz International
- Tara Glasgow, Chief Science Officer and EVP, R&D, PepsiCo
- Keith Bearden, Chief Executive Officer, Alter Eco
- Thom Peterson, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- Heather Anfang, President, Dairy Foods & EVP, Land O’Lakes
- Deepali Palta, VP, Global R&D Innovation and Sustainability, Mars
- Arthur Karuletwa, VP, Coffee Procurement, Chobani and La Colombe
- Michel Santos, Senior Director, Global Sustainability, Bunge
- Anna Pierce, Director, Sustainability, Tate & Lyle
- Camilla Guiguer, Director, Sustainability, North America Manufacturing, Pernod Ricard
- Briana Bennett, Head of Ice Cream R&D, Ben & Jerry’s and NA, The Magnum Ice Cream
- Nick Martin, VP, Corporate Sustainability, Post Holdings
Why do attendees choose #TransformFood?
“Strong thought leadership is essential to guide the Food and Agriculture industry as it navigates an increasingly complex ecosystem and works to meet rapidly evolving consumer expectations.” – EVP, Chief Research & Development Officer, Mondelēz International
“Given the increasing geopolitical tensions and changing climate, ensuring resilience in global food systems is imperative. Sharing knowledge, exploring new cooperative strategies, technology, and identifying innovative financing parameters are essential ingredients to achieve this.” – Global Head, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness, Rabobank
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