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SUMMARY:Real Results\, Not Promises: Proven Tactics to Drive Growth from a 20-Year Industry Insider
DESCRIPTION:Register here\n\n\nJoin Food Industry Executive and ECI Software Solutions for a candid 30-minute fireside chat between ERP veteran Connor Roach and process manufacturing expert Jason Kim-Rastello. \nWith more than 20 years of leadership experience in food\, flavorings and extracts operations\, Jason shares how he leveraged ERP to drive measurable business outcomes\, including 400% revenue growth and 350% volume expansion. \nThis conversation goes beyond theory to explore real-world applications: \n\n\n\nAutomating allergen tracking and SDS generation\n\n\nOptimizing formulas\, reducing manual workloads by hundreds of hours\n\n\nEnabling smarter production scheduling and more\n\n\n\nJason and Connor will reflect on ERP selection and implementation while simultaneously navigating the pressures of scaling a complex manufacturing business. \nAs a former VP\, Jason offers a unique insider’s perspective on maximizing the power of technology\, and how practical AI and modern ERP systems are poised to help today’s manufacturers simplify operations\, maintain compliance\, and unlock growth without adding headcount. \n\nWho should attend:\n\nExecutives from food\, beverage\, flavoring and extracts companies\nDirectors of IT\, operations\, finance\, quality and purchasing\nERP selection consultants
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/real-results-not-promises-proven-tactics-to-drive-growth-from-a-20-year-industry-insider/
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SUMMARY:Advanced Sanitation Strategies for Allergen Risk Reduction in Food Processing
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAllergen control in food processing is trending toward a more risk-based approach\, with the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL) considering the management of Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL) using thresholds and action levels\, along with adoption of best allergen control practices including sanitation. In the U.S.\, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the Codex considerations and other allergen safety concerns (such as gluten cross-contact) for potential industry guidance and changes to allergen management best practices. \nIn this webinar\, experts from the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) at the University of Nebraska and Kerry Group will consider the dynamics of validation and verification for allergen control\, along with how analytical tools can help support a standard of “visually clean.” They will also explore risk-based concepts and best practices for allergen management\, particularly regarding sanitation procedures for various processing environments (e.g.\, dry/low-moisture)\, the benefits of analytical testing\, and the provision of PAL statements. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:   \n\nCurrent and developing guidance for allergen management best practices\nWhy validation and verification are necessary for allergen control\, and how analytical tools can support allergen management programs\nRisk-based concepts for allergen management and best practices for sanitation
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/advanced-sanitation-strategies-for-allergen-risk-reduction-in-food-processing/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T173708Z
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SUMMARY:Seek and Destroy: Responding to Listeria Positives
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\nAbout This Session\nListeria doesn’t hide\, it travels. When your Environmental Monitoring program flags a positive\, what you do next either fixes the real problem or just delays it. In this FSMA Friday session\, Steven Tsuyuki\, Food Safety Senior Advisor of The Acheson Group\, breaks down the Seek and Destroy framework: an investigation-first approach that traces exactly where Listeria came from and how it moved — before anyone picks up a mop. If your team keeps chasing positives without closing them out for good\, this session is for you. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhy the Listeria Control Equation matters and how one weak link across traffic patterns\, GMPs\, sanitation\, floors\, or equipment design opens the door to your next EM positive.\nWhat “Seek” actually looks like: your team runs a CSI-style investigation to trace where Listeria came from and how it moved before you touch a single piece of equipment.\nHow to destroy the right way: targeted investigative swabbing\, rinsate sampling\, and corrective actions that eliminate the risk instead of papering over it with an SOP.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/seek-and-destroy-responding-to-listeria-positives/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260508T113621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T113621Z
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SUMMARY:Signals to Shelf: Turning Consumer Insight into Executable Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nConsumer and product trends are evolving faster than ever\, creating constant pressure for R&D teams to respond quickly with new formulations\, claims\, and product concepts. \nIn this session\, Innova Market Insights will explore five standout trends from its Top Ten Trends of 2026 report\, with each trend followed by a short conclusions slide outlining its impact on food and beverage innovation. \nFoodChain ID will then explore how leading organizations translate those insights into executable product decisions.  Align formulation\, specifications\, and regulatory validation so teams can move from signal to shelf with greater speed\, confidence\, and control. \nAttendees will learn how to:  \n\nTranslate top 2026 consumer trends into actionable product concepts aligned to real market demand and growth opportunities\nApply stage-gate discipline and cross-functional alignment to move from trend insight to validated formulations and claims faster\nIdentify how to reduce rework and late-stage regulatory risk by integrating formulation\, specifications and compliance earlier in development\nImprove speed-to-launch and launch success rates by connecting market intelligence with data-driven product and portfolio decisions
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/signals-to-shelf-turning-consumer-insight-into-executable-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260508T112229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T112229Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating Heating and Cooling in Food Production
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAs utility costs continue to rise and companies are pressured to reduce energy use\, waste heat is an increasingly valuable — and often untapped — resource. Recovering and reusing waste heat establishes on-site energy circularity that increases overall facility efficiency\, significantly lowers operational costs and supports decarbonization/sustainability efforts. Industrial heat pumps make it possible for food and beverage companies to recover heat from ammonia refrigeration systems and reuse the thermal energy for production processes like pasteurization\, sanitation and space heating – resulting in cost savings that can quickly pay back upfront investment. \nJoin this session to learn how industrial heat pumps work\, see in-the-field results and determine the scope of your facility’s opportunity. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow industrial heat pumps turn waste heat into cost savings.\nWhat makes a facility a strong candidate for ammonia refrigeration heat recovery.\nHow a cheese producer cut annual carbon emissions by 13 million pounds while achieving equipment ROI within a year and a half.\nHow to design a heat pump system that maximizes energy savings and accelerates return on investment.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/integrating-heating-and-cooling-in-food-production/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260318T150119Z
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SUMMARY:IFPA and Circana Floral and Produce Deep Dive Q2
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-q2/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260515T165926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T165926Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Impact of Pathogenic Spores on Milk Safety: From Farm to Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nSpore-forming pathogens present a persistent and complex challenge in dairy production\, with significant implications for product safety. These microorganisms\, particularly species of Clostridium and Bacillus\, are highly resilient in spore form\, capable of surviving pasteurization and other heat treatments\, and are commonly introduced through farm environments such as soil\, silage\, water\, and bedding. \nThis webinar will provide a focused exploration of spore-forming pathogens in the dairy supply chain\, beginning at the farm level and extending through processing and finished products. We will examine the primary sources and transmission pathways of spores\, and how on-farm practices directly influence downstream risks\, and mitigation strategies at the farm and processing levels. \nThe session will also cover current and emerging detection methods\, risk monitoring approaches\, and targeted mitigation strategies. By connecting farm management practices with manufacturing outcomes\, this webinar aims to equip dairy professionals with practical\, actionable strategies to mitigate risk\, improve milk quality\, and enhance product performance. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the major spore-forming pathogens relevant to dairy production (e.g.\, Clostridium spp.\, Bacillus spp.)\, including their biological characteristics and resistance mechanisms.\nExplain the primary on-farm sources and transmission pathways of spore contamination\, including the role of silage quality\, hygiene practices\, bedding materials\, and environmental exposure.\nAnalyze the impact of spore-forming pathogens on dairy processing and finished products\, including their role in dairy safety and quality.\nEvaluate current detection\, enumeration\, and monitoring methods for spore-formers\, including their advantages\, limitations\, and appropriate applications across the supply chain.\nApply targeted and integrated control strategies to reduce spore loads\, linking on-farm interventions (e.g.\, feed and hygiene management) with processing controls (e.g.\, clarification\, filtration\, thermal strategies\, etc).
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/understanding-the-impact-of-pathogenic-spores-on-milk-safety-from-farm-to-manufacturing/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260413T070137Z
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SUMMARY:EPR Virtual Connect
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFollowing the success of ACI’s EPR Think Tank conference\, this one-day virtual event continues the conversation with timely insights and practical guidance on navigating the evolving landscape of U.S. packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws.\nAs more states\, including California\, Colorado\, Oregon\, Minnesota\, Maryland\, and Washington\, move forward with EPR frameworks\, producers are facing growing compliance obligations and operational challenges. Building on the discussions from January’s Think Tank\, this program will explore emerging implementation questions\, early compliance experiences\, and the next wave of regulatory developments\, helping companies turn evolving requirements into practical strategies.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/epr-virtual-connect/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260311T090207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T090207Z
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SUMMARY:Feeding the future with fibre
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThis session dives into the fibre renaissance\, spotlighting novel sources\, prebiotic innovations and formulation strategies that make fibre-rich products more appealing and effective.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/feeding-the-future-with-fibre/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
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SUMMARY:A Practical Guide to Spoilage Investigation and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nRoutine testing can flag spoilage\, but it often doesn’t explain root cause—or how to prevent recurrence. In this educational webinar\, Justin Cabrita and Dr. Martin Wiedmann share a practical\, investigation-driven approach to spoilage prevention using SMARTBIOME™ from bioMérieux—an innovative solution that combines high precision DNA analysis\, advanced bioinformatics\, data science\, an exclusive spoilers knowledge base\, and expert consulting. \nYou’ll learn how strategic sampling across raw materials\, in process environments\, and finished products can uncover hidden microbiological risks\, identify likely sources of spoilage\, guide targeted corrective actions\, and help verify the effectiveness of interventions. By translating complex microbiome data into actionable insights\, this approach helps reduce non-quality costs\, minimize scrap\, and strengthen confidence in product quality—while protecting your brand. \nKey takeaways: \n\nHow to progress from detection to root cause understanding and prevention\nHow metagenomics can help identify potential sources of spoilage risk in raw materials\, in-process\, and finished products\nHow microbiome insights can inform corrective and preventive strategies\, illustrated through real-world use cases\n\nThis session will focus on concepts\, examples\, and ways of thinking\, rather than prescriptive testing or corrective action plans\, which are highly site-specific.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/a-practical-guide-to-spoilage-investigation-and-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260318T145139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145139Z
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SUMMARY:IFPA and Circana Floral and Produce Deep Dive Q3
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-q3/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T211337
CREATED:20260318T144529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144529Z
UID:28502-1796220000-1796223600@foodindustryexecutive.com
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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