Dr. Victoria Spadaro-Grant
Chief Science & Innovation Officer
Tate & Lyle
United Kingdom
Tate & Lyle
United Kingdom
Victoria Spadaro-Grant, PhD is Chief Science & Innovation Officer at Tate & Lyle, leading the company's global innovation and scientific strategy. She has built a rewarding innovation career at the intersection of science, insights, and commercial opportunities to successfully deliver growth across Tate & Lyle, Barilla, Mars, PepsiCo, and General Mills. Victoria has also led business transformations worth more several billion dollars. A globally minded leader who has lived and worked across four continents, she holds two BSc degrees, an MSc, an MBA, and a PhD, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Sessions
7 Sep 2026 – 10:50
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
AI in the Kitchen: Helpful, Hype, or Harmful?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the modern kitchen, from smarter cooking guidance and food recognition to personalised recipes and automated appliances. But where does AI genuinely improve the cooking experience, and where does it risk becoming more intrusive than helpful? Industry leaders explore how AI is reshaping the kitchen, discussing the balance between convenience, privacy, personalisation and consumer trust, and what it will take for intelligent cooking to become an everyday reality.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Smart Home Ecosystems
Robotics