Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre will take to the stage at the Natural & Organic Food Show 2026, delivering a keynote session focused on the future of independent retail and the role local businesses play in thriving communities

With the UK high street continuing to face significant pressures, Andrew will explore how independent retailers can adapt, innovate and grow in a changing retail landscape. Drawing on his extensive experience representing independent businesses across the UK, he will share insights into the challenges facing the sector and highlight the opportunities available to retailers willing to embrace change. 

The session will examine how some of the UK's most resilient local businesses are turning adversity into opportunity, demonstrating why consumer demand for independent retail remains strong despite economic headwinds.