Earlier this month, BIOVIT founder and CEO Ky Wright and Head of Research Jack Reynolds presented at New IPM 2026: Future Food Systems, a three-day symposium hosted by the Natural Products BioHUB at Swansea University's Bay Campus from 8 to 10 September.
Themed around sustainable, resilient and nature-positive pathways, the event brought together researchers, growers, industry leaders, retailers, innovators, policymakers and investors to talk about how the UK's food system needs to change, and how quickly.
A programme that followed the crop to the plate
Much of Day 1 focused on the field. Sessions covered smarter approaches to aphid control, the role of fungi in biological crop protection, the growing challenge of Fusarium in vegetable crops, the potential of mycorrhizal forests for future food security, and a surprisingly deep dive into pulses.
The afternoon then moved from crop protection into food, health and consumer perception, and that is where BIOVIT's session sat, alongside work on the Sunshine Tomato from the Natural Products BioHUB and the John Innes Centre.
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Why nutrition belongs in the food systems conversation
Growing food more sustainably is only half of the job. What ends up on the plate matters too: the nutrients in that food, and what shoppers believe about them.
BIOVIT supplies natural vitamins and minerals derived from plants, algae and fungi, giving food, drink and supplement manufacturers a way to fortify everyday products without relying on synthetic alternatives. That work is grounded in research. With Swansea University, BIOVIT ran a 30-day clinical trial in 61 volunteers, measuring 8 blood markers, published in Current Developments in Nutrition in April 2026. You can read more on our bioavailability page.
Consumer perception is just as important. In Vypr research with 255 UK supermarket shoppers, 92% said they want natural vitamins. Our consumer data page covers the full findings.
Thank you
Thank you to the Natural Products BioHUB and Swansea University for organising the event and for having us, to 2026 sponsors Russell IPM and Pest Research Hub, and to everyone who stopped by for a chat.
Events like New IPM are a reminder that better food depends on everyone in the chain, from growers and researchers to manufacturers and retailers. We are proud to be part of that conversation, and we look forward to continuing it.
BETTER FOOD FOR ALL.
