Adrian Ling

Adrian Ling

CEO Plamil Foods

Adrian is the managing Director of the original vegan company that was set up by those involved with the early days of the vegan movement. He has been a vegan for over half a decade- all his life- and immersed in vegan business for over 30 years and cited as the ‘vegan willi wonka’ in the press. Adrian has a unique style and insight into the vegan world and business.

 

Saturday April 25th 2026 11am - 6pm
12pm

Navigating the Challenges - Running a Successful Vegan Business

An outstanding panel featuring the CEO’s of several successful vegan businesses, bringing decades of experience to the table as they discuss the ups and downs of running a successful vegan business, and what it takes to succeed in todays current climate.

 

With Heather Mills (V Bites, No Bloat), Adrian Ling (Plamil Foods), Joe Hill (One Planet Pizza) plus more TBC. Hosted by Keith Lesser (Vegan Accountants, Vegan Business Mastermind)

Talks Room 1 - Plant Based Lifestyles full timetable

Saturday April 25th 2026 11am - 6pm
3.30pm

Fireside Chat with Adrian Ling (Plamil Foods) & Karin Ridgers

Adrian Ling is CEO of Plamil Foods, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year – the original vegan factory founded by his father Arthur in 1961. A lifelong vegan, Adrian shares some of the experiences of growing up vegan in the 60’s right the way through to the modern day expansion that Plamil has seen this last few years.

 

 

Talks Room 1 - Plant Based Lifestyles full timetable