Co-Founder / FoodLogic
Venessa Barnes

With a background as an Executive Chef and years of experience across the food and hospitality sector, Venessa Barnes now specialises in strategic growth, marketing, and brand alignment. As Co-Founder and Marketing Manager of FoodLogic, she works with manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to deliver commercially sound, achievable strategies. Venessa brings a practical, no-nonsense approach shaped by real-world industry knowledge, helping businesses define their positioning, strengthen customer engagement, and align teams behind a common purpose. Her focus is on sustainable growth, visibility, and building long-term brand equity.

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Why Some Food Brands Get Chosen (And Others Don't)
Tuesday 13 October 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Business & Tech Stage
Tony Ibbotson
Founder & Creative Director
The Creative Method
Liz Pike
Group Marketing Manager
Ghanem Group
Venessa Barnes
Co-Founder
FoodLogic
The Bakery Advantage: How Food Became the Most Profitable Part of the Café
Tuesday 13 October 2026
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Café Success Stage
Jenna Muhor
Owner & Operator
Paddock Bakery
Gustav Lammerding
Head of Marketing
Banjo's Bakery Cafe
Sam Saulwick
Co-Founder & Co-Owner
The Bread Social
Venessa Barnes
Co-Founder
FoodLogic