Food Industry Webinars & Online Events


From Selection to Success: Navigating the Food & Beverage ERP Journey

Register now Join us for an informative session in which we break down the seven critical stages involved in selecting, purchasing and implementing a new manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for your food and beverage business. Hilary Johnson, Global Product Marketing Manager at ECI in the manufacturing division, mechanical engineering, and author of the seven-part […]

Cocoanomics: The Dynamics Behind the Cocoa Market and How to Manage It

Register here Over the past year, the price of cocoa has hit historic highs, and has shown unprecedented volatility that makes the future of the cocoa market very difficult to predict. While no one knows what the future holds, our Cargill experts will bring market intelligence and insights to help you understand: Key industry dynamics/market […]

Mind Over Matter: New Foods and Drinks for Cognition & Mood

Register here Whether it’s in response to aging or the daily stress of life in a fast-paced, polarized world, consumers turn to supplements—and increasingly to finished foods and beverages—to address cognitive health and feelings of stress and anxiety. Not surprisingly, New Hope Network's Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) reported that mood and brain health emerged as […]

Fortifying Food Production: Automation and the Critical Role of Cybersecurity

Register here Food manufacturers face many challenges, including maintaining quality, managing labor shortages and sustaining the safety of their products, workforce and facilities. How can producers possibly keep up? Manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation solutions and emerging technologies like machine learning and the cloud to address these concerns. While these technologies can help improve efficiency, […]

From Ingredient to AI Formulation: Unlock New Horizons in Food & Beverage with IFST

Register here Are you struggling to manage Product Development and Assortment in your food and beverage business? You don’t want to miss the upcoming webinar with Centric Software and IFST (Institute of Food Science and Technology) – the leading independent UK-based organization dedicated to advancing food science and technology. IFST mission includes promoting education in the field, […]

The Future is Functional: How to Support Focus, Attention, and Mental Energy with Non-Stimulant Beverages

Register here Now, more than ever, consumers are embracing beverage formats to conveniently support their cognitive health. In fact, last year, an impressive 53% of consumers interested in cognitive health products expressed a desire to try beverages for everyday cognitive support. People are seeking a wider variety of functional beverages—such as waters, sports drinks, coffees, […]

Traceability Next Steps—Supply Chain Implementation

Register here Join us for this engaging and highly practical workshop focused on building and sustaining traceability efforts across the food supply chain. Building on the success of the 2024 Food Safety Summit Traceability session, this year's discussion will take participants deeper into the how to of traceability, answering the critical question: If I only […]

Effective Sanitation Basics

Register here The first step toward food safety is starting with a clean plant. Effective sanitation and monitoring ensure hygienic conditions, and consistent implementation and oversight are fundamental to ensuring food-safe operations. This dynamic workshop will help participants understand the sanitation process, effective monitoring, use of data streams, and root cause analysis basics. Learning objectives: […]

Leveraging AI for a Safer Today and Tomorrow

Register here AI is here and is expected to be a valuable tool for food safety leaders. This session will highlight some of the early and visible benefits of using AI for data-informed decision making. AI's potential ranges from use in on-farm agricultural and retail programs to further strengthening FSMS and cultural behaviors. Attendees will […]

Proven Practices for Allergen Management

Register here This session tackles the importance and impact of allergen management in product development, production, and labeling. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of selecting raw materials, cleaning validation, and labeling controls. Moderator: Monica Khoury, Senior Quality Expert, Nestlé Speakers:  Phil Johnson, Ph.D., Research Scientist, FARRP Scott Hegenbart, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Conagra Brands

Alarm Fatigue: How to Ensure Out-of-Compliance Alarms Serve Their Purpose and Ensure Food Safety

Register here This session will delve into the challenges of setting effective alarms for out-of-compliance hot and cold holding temperatures in food safety management. Speakers will explore the concept of alarm fatigue, where frequent alerts can lead to desensitization among staff, potentially compromising food safety. Additionally, they will discuss how pathogen growth models can inform […]

Town Hall: A Candid Dialogue on the Future of Food Safety

Register here The 13th Annual Town Hall at the Food Safety Summit brings together top food safety leaders for an open and dynamic conversation about the most pressing challenges and opportunities in food safety today. Join an esteemed panel of federal, industry, and public health experts as they address the evolving landscape of food safety […]