inFOOD: the food value chain’s talent accelerator
A global, live online program
19 April to 24 June 2027
One session per week · 16:00–19:30 CET · Live online · In English
inFOOD · Global Live Online Program for the Food Industry
Accelerate your knowledge, understanding and strategic perspective on the dynamics shaping the global food value chain. Explore trends, business models and best practices from leading companies to strengthen your ability to help your organization succeed in a constantly changing environment.
inFOOD Participant Profile
Who is inFOOD for?
inFOOD is designed for experienced food-sector executives seeking a comprehensive, up-to-date and international understanding of the food value chain.
How Do We Do It?
A forum for reflection to anticipate and address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the global agri-food sector.
Why Participate in inFOOD?
Broaden Your Perspective, Strengthen Your Leadership and Connect
inFOOD provides a comprehensive understanding of the food value chain, access to an international executive network and tools to make decisions, anticipate trends, lead change and identify new growth opportunities.
Individual study
Gain a global understanding of the sector’s dynamics, challenges and opportunities throughout the value chain.
Group work
You test your analysis in virtual discussion groups with executives from other countries and other links in the value chain.
Classroom debate
A live plenary session led by an expert professor, with senior sector executives taking part in the discussion.
Resolution and application
The discussion closes with the protagonists of the case. You leave with judgment you can apply in your own company.
Curriculum
Eleven Half-Days, Six Modules, the Entire Value Chain
Across the program’s main themes, case analysis and talks by industry experts enrich your learning. Cases are taught by faculty with the participation of executives from the featured companies, who share their experiences and business decisions first-hand. The program is directed by María Álvarez de Mon. Each session is led by an expert professor alongside executives involved in the case.
The Future of Retail: analyse how retailers respond to increasingly demanding, digital and changing consumers, adapting their strategies to grow and remain relevant amid continuous transformation. Commercial Strategies and Value Propositions: explore how leading companies design and execute commercial strategies for sustainable growth and competitive differentiation. Understand how to build relevant propositions for customers and consumers, aligning innovation, positioning, channels and commercial capabilities to maximize market impact.
- The Future of Retail: A Changing and Demanding Consumer
- Commercial Strategies and Value Proposition
Live sessions from 16:00 to 19:30 CET, from your home or office. No flights, with the same international classroom.
Global Competitiveness: analyse the dynamics transforming competition in the food industry worldwide. Understand changing markets, value chains, business models and key international players. Develop a global perspective to identify growth opportunities, anticipate strategic shifts and strengthen competitiveness. The Future of Agriculture: explore food security, sustainability, technological innovation and productivity. Consider how agriculture must respond to growing demand, optimize resources, strengthen supply-chain resilience and support sustainable long-term growth.
- Global Competitiveness: Read the Board and Think Globally
- Feeding the World: The Future of Agriculture
Cases are discussed with managers from the featured company and senior industry executives.
Technology, Innovation and Disruption: understand how digitalization, artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies are transforming the food industry and the rules of competition. Identify growth opportunities, competitive advantages and ways to lead business transformation. Sustainability: examine new regulatory requirements, consumer and investor expectations and environmental challenges across the value chain. Discover how leading companies turn sustainability into innovation, efficiency, differentiation and growth, transforming an apparent obligation into a competitive advantage.
- Technology, Innovation and Disruption: Where the Opportunities Are
- The Sustainability Imperative: Burden or Opportunity?
Production, manufacturing, retail and foodservice in the same discussion. The full value chain, represented.
Different Voices, One Shared Phrase: "Now I See the Whole Value Chain"
What happens after completing inFOOD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete the form to contact the Program team directly.
Is it compatible with my current role?
Yes. inFOOD is designed for professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of the Food industry without interrupting their professional activity.
It is a global, live, 100% online program combining live sessions, individual work, group discussion and analysis of real cases. Sessions are held in the afternoon (CEST), making it easier for professionals from different countries and time zones to participate.
Who can take part?
inFOOD is designed for professionals who want to understand the global dynamics of the Food industry in depth.
It is particularly suitable for executives and future leaders with at least four years of experience, professionals moving into the Food sector, managers transitioning into commercial roles or P&L responsibility, and next-generation members of family businesses linked to the sector. No specific degree is required, although previous executive education (MBA or similar) is recommended.
How much does it cost?
The program fee is €4,875.
Information on place reservation and payment terms is provided in the admissions form.
Where is the program delivered and in what language?
inFOOD is a live international program delivered entirely online, so it can be followed from anywhere in the world.
Sessions are delivered in English, the program’s official language, and take place in CEST, with an opening session from 16:00 to 17:30 and all other sessions from 16:00 to 19:30.