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SUMMARY:AI for Formulated Goods: Unlocking Speed\, Compliance\, and Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n95% of corporate AI initiatives show zero return\, according to a sobering report by MIT’s Media Lab*. Why? It all comes down to the approach. Lacking the right data\, AI can’t deliver effectively. \nThat gap is especially pronounced in food\, beverage\, cosmetics and other formulated goods\, where companies must balance tight regulations\, fluctuating costs and rising consumer demand for healthier\, more sustainable and innovative products—while racing to deliver the right product\, at the right time\, at the right price and in the right channel. \nAI-powered Centric Software® solutions embed automation and intelligence functionalities across the entire product lifecycle for improved efficiency and time to market. From discovery and formulation to packaging\, labeling\, compliance\, manufacturing\, supply chain and commercialization\, Centric PLM™\, Visual Boards and PXM accelerate go-to-market\, mitigate risk and enable smarter\, data-driven decisions. \nJoin Centric Software’s AI and formulated goods experts to learn: \n\nWhy the connection between AI and PLM is the foundation for speed and compliance readiness: Understand how linking AI with a central backbone for product data drives agility and ensures regulatory confidence.\nHow AI is reshaping formulation: Explore how AI supports smarter ingredient selection\, reduces trial-and-error and empowers teams to innovate faster while balancing cost\, safety and compliance.\nWhat effective change management entails in an AI-powered world: Learn how AI can streamline updates to formulations\, labeling or packaging\, keeping all stakeholders aligned and minimizing costly disruption.\nWhy packaging is a strategic differentiator: See how AI enables companies to design packaging that resonates with consumers\, meets regulatory standards and supports sustainability goals.\n\nJoin Centric Software’s webinar to learn about an exclusive offer designed formulated brands and manufacturers to identify quick-win use cases and demonstrate ROI rapidly. \n*https://www.forbes.com/sites/andreahill/2025/08/21/why-95-of-ai-pilots-fail-and-what-business-leaders-should-do-instead/
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/ai-for-formulated-goods-unlocking-speed-compliance-and-profitability/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:The Boardroom Conversation: Why Procurement Matters Now
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\nTurning cost pressures and volatility into compelling stories that win executive support. \n\nFrom price shocks and tariff policy to ESG expectations and investor pressure\, today’s sourcing decisions are more visible and consequential than ever. Boards want more than cost savings — they want to know how procurement protects margins\, reduces risk\, and enables growth. \nJoin Expana for a one-hour executive webinar on how to translate procurement insights into boardroom impact. We’ll equip CPOs\, CFOs\, and their teams with the language\, tools\, and data needed to influence the C-suite and reshape procurement as a driver of strategic value. \n\nWe’ll unpack the latest trends shaping availability\, pricing\, and demand for four key bakery inputs: wheat\, sugar\, vegetable oils\, and cocoa. Discover what shifting market dynamics mean for everything from biscuits to breads. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nProcurement as a margin protector: Showing EBITDA impact\, not just savings\nBoardroom storytelling: Communicating risk\, volatility\, and resilience in C-level terms\nScenario planning: Presenting trade-offs and forecasting with clarity and confidence
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/the-boardroom-conversation-why-procurement-matters-now/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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SUMMARY:Smarter Snacking: How to Meet Consumer Demand for Cognitive Health Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nBeyond taste\, consumers are looking to snacks for functional benefits. New research shows US consumers are interested in getting cognitive support from their candy and snacks\, especially for mental energy\, focus\, and productivity. And more than half (64%) said they’re willing to pay a premium for the added nootropic support. \nThis webinar will provide industry pros with the forward-thinking insights and practical information they need to meet real-world consumer needs. We’ll showcase the latest consumer insights on smarter snacking\, explore opportunities for product innovation\, and explain the science behind ingredients that offer cognitive benefits. \nKey Takeaways \n\nUnderstand consumer need states related to snacking and cognitive benefits\nDiscover unique innovation opportunities through candies\, chocolates\, snack bars\, baked goods\, chips\, and beyond\nIdentify key ingredients and label claims that influence consumers’ purchasing decisions\nUnderstand the science behind claims and how they build trust with consumers
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/smarter-snacking-how-to-meet-consumer-demand-for-cognitive-health-benefits/
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