Join us for our next event in the 2021 Innovation Series. The Innovation Series is the longest running series in CFBN’s programming – originated in partnership with Fifty Gazelles as our opening offering via the “Innovation Breakfasts” originally hosted at Blue Dog in the West Loop. Today, this virtual series tackles a series of innovation topics of interest to all of us in the food and beverage industry. Our attendees join us every other month on the second Thursday to explore where food is headed, what companies are making a true impact in the market, and who is helping to change the way we all do business!
UPCOMING EVENTS & CONVERSATIONS:
- Thursday, July 8th: Rebuilding & Reinventing
- Thursday, September 9th: Technology Innovations
- Thursday, November 11th: State of the Industry (Next Generation Leaders)
TASTE THE TRENDS: 2021 – REBUILDING & REINVENTING
OUR MASTER AGENDA FOR THE CONFERENCE:
- 11:00AM – 11:45AM Welcome & Opening Conversation
- 11:50AM – 12:30PM Fireside Taste and Chat – Farmer’s Fridge Lunchbox
- 12:30 – 1:00PM Breakout Sessions (session run concurrently)
Breakout Session 1: Innovation by Collaboration
Breakout Session 2: Taste the Trends
Breakout Session 3: What’s Happening Away From Home
OPENING CONVERSATION:
We all know that the food & beverage industry was directly impacted by the rapid and unexpected changes in restaurant and at-home consumption over the past year. As we continue to recover and re-engage in our day to day lives, the full re-opening of restaurants, cafes, and related foodservice businesses is at the heart of our cities and communities. Join us to explore how evolving tastes, changing menus, and innovation across companies will help foodservice and the larger food industry rebuild in 2021 and beyond! Join us for Taste the Trends: 2021 – Rebuilding & Reinventing.
Featuring:
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- Robert Bishop, Growth Solutions Manager, KeHE
- Kelley Fechner, MBA, Director of Customer Solutions, Datassential
- Zach Ramos, Vice President and General Manager, Foodservice, Kellogg’s Away From Home
- Paula Seenstra, Director of Design and Packaging, McDonalds Corporation
- Matt O’Shea, Publisher, Sosland Publishing (Moderator)
