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Beyond the Game: How True Food Agency Is Redefining the Future of Stadium F&B

When Jim Cantens, founder of True Food Agency, stepped on stage to deliver his keynote, he made it clear why he has become one of Europe’s most compelling voices in fan-centric stadium F&B. Rather than talking infrastructure or technology, he zeroed in on a simple but transformative idea: food is the next competitive edge in stadium operations — not as an afterthought, but as a cultural asset that shapes loyalty, atmosphere, community and revenue.

08 Dec 2025

His keynote, delivered at the 12th ESSMA Summit inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, struck a chord with more than 300 professionals from 22 countries. Cantens challenged the industry to rethink stadium catering entirely, positioning food as a strategic pillar rather than…

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