Juice Summit 2026

Since its first edition in 2013, the Juice Summit has established itself as a leading global forum for the fruit juice industry. It offers a unique platform for knowledge sharing, strategic discussions, and high-level networking among key stakeholders across the entire value chain.
Bringing together producers, suppliers, retailers, and experts from around the world, the Summit plays a central role in shaping the future of the sector.
With record participation year after year, it consistently attracts renowned industry leaders and decision-makers active at both European and international levels.
The next edition of the Juice Summit will take place on 14 & 15 October 2026 at The Egg, Brussels, Belgium (Rue Bara 175, 1070 Brussels).
We look forward to welcoming you to this must-attend event for the juice industry.
For any questions, please feel free to contact the organisers at [email protected].
Nick Canney was appointed Chief Executive Officer in June 2022. As CEO of innocent drinks, Canney is responsible for leading the growth of the business through product innovation and expansion.
Nick joined innocent as UK&I Managing Director in 2015 and became European MD in 2019. During this time, he has led innocent to become the UK’s number 1 chilled juice brand. Prior to joining innocent, Canney held senior roles at Coca-Cola Enterprises GB, where he was VP sales and marketing, and at Cadbury where he was UK grocery sales director.
He is passionate about driving business growth and profit whilst keeping brands accountable for their impact on people and the planet.
innocent is Europe’s leading healthy drinks brand. Launched in 1999, the business has grown from a small West London start-up to a multi-faceted business now present in 17 markets across the Europe. Committed to being a force for good, and helping people live well through the goodness of fruit and veg, innocent is B Corp certified and gives 10% of profits to good causes.
Aljan de Boer – Head of Inspiration TrendsActive
Aljan de Boer is Head of Inspiration at TrendsActive, where he unlocks growth through customer-centricity by translating sociocultural trends into new forms of value creation.
He leads a CMO leadership program at the Institute for Real Growth and supports executives in driving business, personal, and societal impact.
Aljan is known as an inspiring, thought-provoking speaker on the future of society and business.
Dr. Carrie Ruxton is an award-winning dietitian specialising in nutrition communications, with over 30 years of experience.
She began her post-doctoral career as Science Manager at the UK’s Sugar Bureau, before moving into roles in higher education, UK politics, and public health. Since founding her consultancy in 2003, she has supported organisations across the food and beverage sector by translating complex nutrition science into clear, actionable insights.
Her work spans reputation management, new product development (NPD), public relations and affairs, strategy, and staff training.
In 2020, she conceived and helped evolve the Fruit Juice Science Centre (FJSC) from a legacy B2B programme.
She continues to work closely with member companies to commission and oversee a high-quality research programme that underpins the FJSC’s evidence-based communication campaigns.
Beyond the fruit juice sector, Dr Ruxton serves as a board member of Quality Meat Scotland, a non-departmental public body, and as a Director of Resolute Fitness Ltd, owner of the SALT fitness brand.
Nick Canney was appointed Chief Executive Officer in June 2022. As CEO of innocent drinks, Canney is responsible for leading the growth of the business through product innovation and expansion.
Nick joined innocent as UK&I Managing Director in 2015 and became European MD in 2019. During this time, he has led innocent to become the UK’s number 1 chilled juice brand. Prior to joining innocent, Canney held senior roles at Coca-Cola Enterprises GB, where he was VP sales and marketing, and at Cadbury where he was UK grocery sales director.
He is passionate about driving business growth and profit whilst keeping brands accountable for their impact on people and the planet.
innocent is Europe’s leading healthy drinks brand. Launched in 1999, the business has grown from a small West London start-up to a multi-faceted business now present in 17 markets across the Europe. Committed to being a force for good, and helping people live well through the goodness of fruit and veg, innocent is B Corp certified and gives 10% of profits to good causes.
Aljan de Boer – Head of Inspiration TrendsActive
Aljan de Boer is Head of Inspiration at TrendsActive, where he unlocks growth through customer-centricity by translating sociocultural trends into new forms of value creation.
He leads a CMO leadership program at the Institute for Real Growth and supports executives in driving business, personal, and societal impact.
Aljan is known as an inspiring, thought-provoking speaker on the future of society and business.
Dr. Carrie Ruxton is an award-winning dietitian specialising in nutrition communications, with over 30 years of experience.
She began her post-doctoral career as Science Manager at the UK’s Sugar Bureau, before moving into roles in higher education, UK politics, and public health. Since founding her consultancy in 2003, she has supported organisations across the food and beverage sector by translating complex nutrition science into clear, actionable insights.
Her work spans reputation management, new product development (NPD), public relations and affairs, strategy, and staff training.
In 2020, she conceived and helped evolve the Fruit Juice Science Centre (FJSC) from a legacy B2B programme.
She continues to work closely with member companies to commission and oversee a high-quality research programme that underpins the FJSC’s evidence-based communication campaigns.
Beyond the fruit juice sector, Dr Ruxton serves as a board member of Quality Meat Scotland, a non-departmental public body, and as a Director of Resolute Fitness Ltd, owner of the SALT fitness brand.
Professor Dr. Ralf Schweiggert holds the professorship for “Analysis and Technology of Plant-Based Foods” at Geisenheim University, where he also serves as the Managing Director of the Institute of Beverage Research.
He worked for several years in the nutraceutical industry in Switzerland and completed his habilitation in the field of technology and analytics of plant-based foods at the University of Hohenheim.
In addition, he has conducted research at several universities in Germany, the United States (Ohio State), and Costa Rica (UCR).
His research interests cover all analytical and technological aspects of the production of plant-based foods. In particular, his work contributes to a better understanding of how food-processing technologies influence the content, stability, and especially the bioavailability and human metabolism of valuable micronutrients from plant-based foods, including carotenoids and phenolic compounds.
He also sees great untapped potential in the utilization of by-products. His most recent patent describes a highly effective biopesticide made from residues of viticulture, intended as a replacement for conventional pesticides.
Ultimately, he is interested in how industrial food production can be made more sustainable and how it can help maximize the health benefits of consuming plant-based foods.
Dr. Oliver M Shannon is researcher and Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Human Nutrition & Ageing within the Human Nutrition & Exercise Research Centre at Newcastle University, UK.
His research explores the impact of nutrients, foods and dietary patterns on cardiometabolic and brain health. This include exploring the impact of whole and juiced fruits and vegetables on markers of health.
He has published >90 peer-reviewed journal articles, including in field-leading journals such as the British Journal of Nutrition and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. His research is funded by UKRI, major charities and industry partners.
It has directly informed, and been cited in, influential reports and guidelines including the 2024 Lancet Commission Dementia Prevention, Intervention & Care Report, British Nutrition Foundation’s 2025 Diet and Dementia Report, and Alzheimer’s Research UK’s public-facing guidelines on dementia prevention. His research has also attracted substantial media attention, featuring in outlets including the BBC, Guardian, CNN and Fox News.
He was the winner of the 2024 Julie Wallace Award for scientific excellence in the field of Nutrition, and he is the Inaugural Chair of the Nutrition Society Early Career Members Section.
The Juice Summit, organized by and for the juice industry, offers outstanding networking opportunities, bringing together key decision-makers from across the entire value chain.
Below, you will find a list of leading companies that attended previous editions.
The companies highlighted have already confirmed their participation for the Juice Summit 2026. This list is regularly updated as new registrations are received.
You can browse the attendees by clicking on the corresponding letters. By selecting a highlighted company name, you will be redirected to its website for more detailed information.
This overview reflects the high-level profile of participants you can expect, making the Juice Summit a unique platform to connect, exchange insights, and develop new business opportunities within the industry.
Please note that you need to book your own hotel room. Accommodation is not included in the conference package.