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SUMMARY:2026 Fresh Insights: Organic Unpacked: Policy Updates You Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhat’s changing in organic—and what does it mean for your business right now? \nJoin IFPA for a timely Fresh Insights webinar breaking down the latest developments shaping the organic landscape. From National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) priorities to ongoing equivalency discussions and regulatory updates\, this session will deliver the insights you need to stay informed and prepared. \nOur experts will translate complex policy activity into clear\, actionable takeaways—so you understand not just what’s happening\, but how it could impact your operations\, sourcing\, and market access in the months ahead. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nThe latest updates from the NOSB and what’s on the agenda\nWhere organic equivalency discussions stand—and why they matter globally\nKey policy and regulatory shifts affecting organic production and trade\nWhat to watch next and how to prepare your business\nWhere and how to engage to ensure your voice is heard\n\nWhether you’re deeply involved in organic or monitoring its role in your business strategy\, this webinar will help you stay ahead of change\, anticipate impacts\, and identify opportunities to get involved.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/2026-fresh-insights-organic-unpacked-policy-updates-you-need-to-know-now/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:Budgeting for Uncertainty: What Food & Beverage Brands Should Expect in 2027
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nPackaging cost volatility is no longer a temporary disruption for Food & Beverage manufacturers and retailers. It’s the planning environment. Paper\, aluminium\, glass and plastics each move on their own timeline and for their own reasons\, which makes building one clean number for next year’s budget a genuine challenge. \nJoin Fastmarkets and Expana\, both leading Price Reporting Agencies for pricing and analytics in packaging materials across agrifood supply chains\, for a live webinar on September 22 2026 at 11:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM BST. \nExclusive for Food & Beverage manufacturers\, grocery and retail buyers and contract manufacturers and bottlers planning packaging costs into 2027. Join the webinar to walk away with: \n\nA clear view across the full packaging basket\, paper\, metal and glass\, rather than just one material in isolation\nA practical framework for translating raw material and producer cost movements into finished packaging pricing decisions\nA forward look at what’s shaping paper\, metal and glass packaging costs into 2027\nA real buyer’s perspective on managing packaging cost volatility today\nDirect access to Fastmarkets and Expana packaging experts\, live
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/budgeting-for-uncertainty-what-food-beverage-brands-should-expect-in-2027/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:An In-Depth Look at 2026's Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin Lynn Dornblaser\, Client Advisor at Mintel\, and Alyse Thompson-Richards\, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING\, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings. \nInflation\, supply chain issues\, and evolving consumer demands challenged the industry last year as sales were high\, but profitability remained muted. Find out how the top companies are faring under dynamic economic and geopolitical conditions\, as well as major acquisitions that are set to shake up the industry. \nAfter watching this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nList the top five food and beverage companies by net sales.\nExplain the economic conditions that impacted food and beverage production.\nShare what strategies succeeded and failed among this year’s Top 100.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/an-in-depth-look-at-2026s-top-100-food-and-beverage-companies/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:Dairy Markets in Motion: What’s Driving Butter\, Cheese\, Powder and Protein Prices?
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nButter\, cheese\, milk powders and whey proteins each tell a different story right now. \nMilk availability\, demand and trade activity are pulling each dairy commodity in a different direction across Europe and the US. For buyers and manufacturers\, understanding those differences is now essential to reading the market. \nJoin our experts on September 29 at 11:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM BST for a 60-minute update on where European and US dairy markets stand in 2026\, what’s driving them\, and what to watch into year-end. \nWhat this 1-hour live session will cover: \n\nMilk supply: European and US production trends and their effect on dairy commodities\nButter\, cheese and powder: the key price moves of 2026 and what’s behind them\nWhey and proteins: pricing and buying across WPC80\, isolate and MPC\, and the switching it’s driving\nTrade influences: how export demand and other regions are shaping US and European prices\nYear-end buying: what participants report on price resistance\, coverage and Christmas demand\n\nWho this session is for: dairy buyers\, traders\, procurement and supply chain teams\, and food manufacturers navigating dairy volatility. \nJoin us live to ask your questions and get real-time answers from our experts.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/dairy-markets-in-motion-whats-driving-butter-cheese-powder-and-protein-prices/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:Innovative Protein-Fortified R&D Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nToday’s consumer environment continues to emphasize the need for better nutrition throughout the day. Protein in particular is having a banner year\, and product formulators are looking for innovative ways to add protein to more everyday foods—including products not typically associated with nutritionally enhanced product positioning. \nIn this innovation-focused\, panel-style webinar\, three diverse industry experts will share their perspectives on the evolving market for protein enhancement\, including a look at possible strategies for new product research and development. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify emerging consumer trends driving demand for protein-enhanced foods across a wider range of product categories.\nExplore opportunities to incorporate protein into everyday foods not traditionally positioned around nutritional enhancement.\nEvaluate key formulation and product development considerations when creating protein-enhanced products.\nGain insights into R&D strategies for identifying and developing innovative protein-focused product concepts.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/innovative-protein-fortified-rd-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:Exploring FOOD ENGINEERING's 2026 State of Food Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFOOD ENGINEERING’s 47th State of Food Manufacturing webinar will examine the key challenges and\nopportunities shaping the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The discussion will explore the\nprimary factors influencing capital investment and budgeting decisions\, including automation\, workforce\ndevelopment\, sustainability\, food safety and other critical operational priorities. \nThe webinar will also examine how these trends are impacting every stage of the manufacturing process\,\nfrom research and development through production\, distribution and fulfillment. Join us for a\ncomprehensive look at the current state of food manufacturing and the strategies manufacturers are using\nto navigate an evolving industry. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn about trends that affect manufacturing operations\nUnderstand changes in the workforce and retaining workers\nDiscover strategies for food safety\, sustainability and automation implementation
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/exploring-food-engineerings-2026-state-of-food-manufacturing/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026: Next-gen snacking
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nHealthy snacking reformulation has entered a new phase\, where nutrition is no longer a niche offering\, but\na baseline expectation. This broadcast explores how brands are reformulating everyday snacks to deliver\nhigher protein and fibre\, reduce sugar without sacrificing indulgence and meet tightening clean-label and\nregulatory demands. And all this must be done while maintaining taste\, texture and consumer familiarity. \nFrom new wave indulgence and smarter sugar reduction to the growing influence of GLP-1 weight-\nmanagement needs\, we examine what’s changing now\, what’s technically challenging and what successful\nreformulation looks like in the snack market of tomorrow.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/positive-nutrition-broadcast-series-2026-next-gen-snacking/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis,Processing
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SUMMARY:IFPA and Circana Floral and Produce Deep Dive Q4
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin IFPA and Circana for a fresh\, data‑driven look at today’s produce and floral marketplace. This webinar explores the latest shopper trends\, retail performance insights\, and the economic forces influencing how consumers buy fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and floral products. Industry experts will unpack emerging behaviors\, identify category growth opportunities\, and highlight the marketplace dynamics shaping the year ahead.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/ifpa-and-circana-floral-and-produce-deep-dive-q4/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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