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SUMMARY:The Invisible Plant Tax: Why Proactive\, Collaborative Execution Drives Food Safety and Performance
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFood and beverage manufacturers have more digital tools and data than ever — yet plants still rely on reactive effort and manual coordination to protect food safety and performance. The issue isn’t technology adoption. It’s disconnected execution. \nIn this session\, SafetyChain and Westrock Coffee Company explore the Invisible Plant Tax: the time\, risk\, and operational drag created when teams reconcile information across separate systems\, rely on manual workarounds\, and validate supplier data after the fact. \nYou’ll learn why documentation and analytics alone cannot make food safety proactive or collaborative — and how embedding controls into daily execution aligns Quality\, Operations\, and Suppliers in real time. \nThis conversation moves beyond compliance and dashboards to focus on what senior leaders care about most: resilient execution\, reduced friction\, and plant-wide performance that holds up under audits\, turnover\, and growth. \nKey Takeaways \n\nWhat the Invisible Plant Tax looks like in day-to-day plant operations\nWhy food safety challenges are often execution issues\, not compliance failures\nThe difference between documentation\, analytics\, and execution-aligned systems\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nOwners and senior leaders in food & beverage manufacturing\nVPs and Directors of Operations\, Manufacturing\, or Quality\nPlant Managers and Continuous Improvement leaders\nLeaders responsible for supplier performance and plant-wide digital strategy
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/the-invisible-plant-tax-why-proactive-collaborative-execution-drives-food-safety-and-performance/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Processing,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260218T103431Z
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SUMMARY:FDA/USDA Regulatory Updates: Food Safety Work Plans for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn this high-level\, exclusive webinar\, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas and USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears\, Ph.D. will share their agencies’ regulatory priorities and work plans for 2026 and beyond. Attendees will hear directly from these top U.S. regulators on crucial food safety regulatory changes and work priorities that impact regulatory compliance and food safety for their industries. \nMr. Diamantas will share updates on FDA’s Human Foods Program priority deliverables for 2026\, including: \n\nThe removal of synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply\nPost-market chemical safety oversight\nInfant formula safety\nThe reimagined timeline for FSMA 204 compliance\nFDA’s focus on “highly processed foods” in the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans\nFDA’s consideration of food allergen thresholds (including gluten)\nUpdates on the revised “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) provision\n\nFrom the USDA side\, Dr. Brashears will discuss:  \n\nUSDA’s science- and data-driven vision for food safety\nSustained focus on Salmonella and other pathogens\nStrengthening collaboration across the food safety system\nWorkforce and inspection excellence\nPublic health protection that fosters a resilient food system\n\nA moderated Q&A session at the end of the webinar will allow attendees to pose questions to the regulator
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/fda-usda-regulatory-updates-food-safety-work-plans-for-2026/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260211T144233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T144233Z
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SUMMARY:Proteinate trace minerals and their role in pet food formulation
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nMineral source is rarely the top consideration in a pet food formulation\, yet the form chosen can critically influence nutrient stability\, ingredient interactions\, and mineral delivery within the diet. Join Laurentia van Rensburg\, Global Head of Commercial (Nutrition)\, Technology Group at  Alltech\, as she explores why proteinate trace minerals are an advanced choice for pet diets by reviewing mineral form stability and how improved mineral delivery supports benefits linked to immunity\, skin\, coat\, and joint health. \nThis webinar will be broadcast at 10:00 AM CST (Chicago) / 4:00 PM GMT (London) / March 4th\, 12:00 AM CST (Beijing). \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\nWhy mineral form is a critical formulation decision\nHow different mineral forms vary in stability and can create unwanted nutrient interactions\nWhy proteinate minerals improve mineral delivery through better absorption\nHow improved mineral delivery supports benefits to cats and dogs\, including stronger immunity and healthier skin\, coat\, and joints\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by Alltech and presented by Petfood Industry.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/proteinate-trace-minerals-and-their-role-in-pet-food-formulation/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260302T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260302T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260225T140015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T140015Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Formulated Goods: Unlocking Speed\, Compliance\, and Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\nNearly 95% of corporate AI initiatives deliver no measurable return\, according to a sobering report from MIT’s Media Lab . The difference isn’t the ambition—it’s the approach. Without trusted\, connected data\, AI can’t perform. \nThat challenge is even sharper in food\, beverage\, cosmetics and other formulated products\, where teams must navigate strict regulations\, volatile costs and fast-rising expectations for healthier\, more sustainable and innovative offerings—while still delivering the right product\, at the right time\, at the right price and through the right channel. \nCentric Software® AI-powered solutions embed automation and intelligence across the full product lifecycle to improve efficiency and accelerate time to market. From discovery and formulation to packaging\, labeling\, compliance\, manufacturing\, supply chain and commercialization\, Centric PLM™\, Visual Boards and PXM help teams reduce risk\, speed go-to-market and make smarter\, data-driven decisions. \nIn this live 60-minute webinar\, you will learn: \n\n\n\nWhy AI + PLM is the foundation for speed and compliance readiness\nLearn how connecting AI to a centralized product data backbone increases agility and strengthens regulatory confidence.\nHow AI is reshaping formulation\nExplore 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\nLearn how AI can streamline updates to formulations\, labeling or packaging\, keeping all stakeholders aligned and minimizing costly disruption.\nWhy packaging is a strategic differentiator\nSee how AI enables companies to design packaging that resonates with consumers\, meets regulatory standards and supports sustainability goals.\n\n\n\nRegister now to learn about an exclusive offer for formulated brands and manufacturers—designed to identify quick-win use cases and demonstrate ROI rapidly. \nJoin Centric to learn about an exclusive offer designed to identify quick-win use cases and demonstrate ROI rapidly.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/ai-for-formulated-goods-unlocking-speed-compliance-and-profitability-2/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251216T161200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161200Z
UID:27982-1772193600-1772197200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:FSMA's Lab Accreditation Rule: What Food & Beverage Manufacturers & Importers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \nJoin us as we explore when LAAF-accredited labs are required\, how the rule ties into outbreak investigations and import oversight\, and what food and beverage manufacturers should do now to evaluate their readiness. Attendees will gain practical guidance on risk-based testing strategies\, documentation expectations\, and how to work effectively with internal and third-party labs under the FSMA framework. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhen LAAF-accredited labs are required\nHow FDA uses LAAF results in investigations and import oversight\nWhat the rule means for your current testing programs\nKey documentation and quality expectations\nHow to assess lab partners for compliance
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/fsmas-lab-accreditation-rule-what-food-beverage-manufacturers-importers-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260127T105323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T105858Z
UID:28231-1772110800-1772114400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Stop Plant-Floor Margin Leakage: How to Quantify and Eliminate Hidden Costs
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nMargin isn’t lost on the shelf; it’s lost on the plant floor. Hidden costs show up as slow ramp time\, inconsistent execution across shifts\, preventable downtime\, higher waste and rework\, and avoidable turnover.\n\nMany of these issues get written off as “part of the business” because they’re hard to quantify. They don’t have to be.\n\nJoin WorkForge Advisor and veteran food production executive Tim Cook (LINXIS Group\, Shick Esteve\, AMF Bakery Systems) as he shares findings from The Hidden Costs of Inconsistent Employee Development in Food Manufacturing – research that outlines ten common\, measurable\, and fixable cost drivers that quietly hit your P&L.\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\nWhy reducing these costs is more urgent than ever\n\n\nPractical ways to quantify hidden costs in your operation\n\n\nThe executive role in breaking “status quo” performance\n\n\nHow other food manufacturers have reduced these costs (and what made it stick)\n\n\nWhere to look to uncover what’s really happening on the plant floor\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nCEOs\, CFOs\, & CEOs\nHuman Resource Leaders\nOperations\, L&D\, Safety\, Food Safety\, and FSQA Professionals
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/stop-plant-floor-margin-leakage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260218T102039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T102039Z
UID:28305-1772107200-1772110800@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:From Decision to Implementation in Supplier Management Systems
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\nImplementing a new supplier management system is rarely straightforward. Between legacy processes\, cross-functional stakeholders\, and suppliers hesitant to change\, even the right technology can struggle to gain traction\, especially when manual document review slows everything down. \nIn this webinar\, Alex Sullivan\, a quality systems leader who led TraceGains implementations at leading F&B brands shares real-world perspective on what it actually takes to move from platform selection to successful deployment. The session will explore how teams configure supplier management workflows without heavy engineering support\, drive adoption internally and externally\, and use AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) to eliminate manual compliance bottlenecks like COA review and document validation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nHow to move from system selection to rollout by configuring supplier\, spec\, and compliance workflows that fit your business without relying on custom engineering.\nWhere AI-powered IDP delivers immediate value\, from automating COA ingestion to extracting and validating supplier data across inconsistent document formats.\nHow to drive adoption with both teams and suppliers\, including how to address common concerns and reduce friction during system transitions.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for food and beverage teams implementing or optimizing a supplier management system and looking to scale compliance with speed\, accuracy\, and confidence.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/from-decision-to-implementation-in-supplier-management-systems/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260204T162109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162109Z
UID:28236-1772028000-1772031600@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:How to Manage Food Safety and Regulatory Risks in Your Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhen was the last time you assessed your supply chain for weak points—and how did you manage your findings? \nThis webinar will explore the fundamental elements of supply chain risk assessment for food processors and agri-food producers\, particularly for large and complex supply chains. Our speakers will examine industry selection criteria for new suppliers and how to achieve sustainable relationships with your suppliers. They will also discuss how large food manufacturing organizations successfully manage supply chain\, food safety\, and regulatory risks using AI and other advanced technologies. Finally\, they will examine the path forward\, presenting supplier screening considerations for professionals working in procurement\, FSQA\, supply chain\, and R&D\, to help them better manage risks such as food fraud\, regulatory non-compliance\, and unethical sourcing. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:  \n\nHow to identify and address weak points in their supply chains\nIndustry selection criteria for new suppliers\, and how to achieve sustainable relationships with your suppliers\nHow large food manufacturing organizations can successfully manage their supply chain\, food safety\, and regulatory risks\nFuture supplier screening considerations for professionals working in procurement\, FSQA\, supply chain\, R&D\, and related technical fields
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/how-to-manage-food-safety-and-regulatory-risks-in-your-supply-chain/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260204T162928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162928Z
UID:28237-1772017200-1772020800@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Driving Agility in Food Manufacturing: How Digital Twins and AI Accelerate Equipment Design and Commissioning
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFood manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver consistent quality\, adapt to changing consumer demands\, and reduce time-to-market—all while controlling costs. This webinar will demonstrate how Digital Twin technology\, simulation and AI-driven automation empower decision-makers to transform their operations and directly address these challenges. \nLearn how a connected digital thread\, from requirements to virtual commissioning\, streamlines equipment design\, minimizes downtime and enables adaptive production for food and beverage lines. During the webinar\, we’ll share real-world examples of AI optimizing mixing processes\, batching steps and recipe adjustments\, as well as how standardized automation frameworks simplify integration. Discover how these innovations help leaders achieve operational excellence and prepare for the next era of smart manufacturing. \nKey takeaways for attendees: \n\nAccelerate time-to-market: How virtual commissioning and simulation reduce delays and improve your ROI.\nBoost operational agility: AI-driven models that adapt recipes and optimize production in real-time.\nSimplify integration: Standardized automation frameworks that cut complexity and errors.\nFuture-proof your plant: Why Digital Twins and Industrial Edge technologies are critical for long-term competitiveness.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/driving-agility-in-food-manufacturing-how-digital-twins-and-ai-accelerate-equipment-design-and-commissioning/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260211T145146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145146Z
UID:28270-1771941600-1771943400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:The Next Growth Frontier: Aligning Brand\, Packaging\, and Supply Chain at Scale
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAs beverage brands scale\, challenges rarely emerge because demand disappears. More often\, they surface when the operating model that supported early success is asked to stretch into the next phase of growth. Join The Outlier Initiative and G3 Logistics for an insight-driven webinar exploring how brand strategy\, packaging decisions\, and supply chain design can work together more intentionally as complexity increases. Designed for growth-stage beverage companies\, this session brings together Courtney O’Brien\, Founder & Managing Director of The Outlier Initiative\, and Brad Busam\, VP and GM of Global Logistics at G3 Logistics\, to share where misalignment can quietly take shape\, and how many leading brands adapt their approach as they scale. Drawing from real-world experience and operator perspective\, this webinar reframes logistics as an upstream design consideration\, not simply a downstream function\, helping marketing\, operations\, and supply chain leaders align around smarter\, more resilient growth. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nHow brand positioning and consumer clarity influence packaging\, channel strategy\, and execution decisions\nWhy some operational challenges take shape early through packaging formats\, SKU strategy\, and service expectations\nCommon growth-stage trade offers that make sense at one moment\, but can introduce risk as volume\, geography\, and channels expand\nWhat tends to feel most strained at scale across warehouses\, transportation\, and inventory\nThree practical questions growth brands can use to scale with greater confidence and fewer surprises
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/the-next-growth-frontier-aligning-brand-packaging-and-supply-chain-at-scale/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260204T155352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T155352Z
UID:28234-1771927200-1771930800@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:2026 Red meat & poultry: global trends & forecasts
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAre you missing critical signals in the red meat and poultry markets? \nOn February 24 (3:00pm GMT / 10:00am ET)\, join Expana’s experts for a live global market outlook covering red meat and poultry. Discover the critical price signals\, regional supply shifts\, and near-term forecasts impacting the U.S.\, Europe\, South America\, APAC\, and beyond—so you can plan with confidence\, not guesswork. \nKey topics include: \n\nSeasonal and pricing insights: Price trends for red meat and poultry\, including a direct comparison of beef and chicken.\nMarket analysis and forecasts: The latest outlook for beef\, pork\, chicken\, and turkey\, highlighting key supply and demand trends.\nGlobal trade and regional dynamics: How evolving trade flows\, tariffs\, and geopolitical developments are shaping market opportunities.\nDisease and supply chain challenges: The impact of poultry disease outbreaks\, regulations\, and other risks on market stability.\n\nWhether you’re in procurement\, trading\, category or supply chain management\, this session will deliver clear\, concise insights to help you navigate volatility and plan for success in the year ahead. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/2026-red-meat-poultry-global-trends-forecasts/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260122T093225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T093225Z
UID:28142-1771509600-1771513200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:The Connected Advantage: From Design to Operations in Food Manufacturing With Simcenter
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nPhysics-based simulation models combined with AI/ML-based models can help the food and beverage industry overcome many challenges\, from finding new formulations that satisfy nutritional requirements to optimizing production. This approach enables virtual development and testing of both products and processes and is a fundamental component of digital twins. The benefits are as expected: cost reduction\, improved efficiency\, safety\, quality\, and more. \nSiemens offers a complete suite of simulation products that can support the entire lifecycle of product development and process optimization. In this webinar\, we will discuss how digital threads can provide a structure for corporations to deploy simulation-based digital twins to achieve their business objectives. \nAttendees will: \n\nLearn how digital threads\, from a digitalization perspective\, connect to various innovation and engineering tasks\nExplore how innovation and engineering tasks can be accelerated with simulation methods ranging from molecular to production-site scales\nReceive insights from existing success stories and implementation methods\nUnderstand how to enable and deploy digital twins
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/the-connected-advantage-from-design-to-operations-in-food-manufacturing-with-simcenter/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260204T160851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T160851Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThis broadcast explores the future of chocolate through three critical lenses – innovation\, sustainability\, and shifting consumer behaviours.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/the-future-of-chocolate/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260122T084340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T084340Z
UID:28137-1770721200-1770724800@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Plasma and pet health: New research on canine gut health and mobility
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin this exclusive Petfood Industry webinar for a focused review of peer reviewed research on plasma in adult dog nutrition. Dr. Joy Campbell\, Sr. director of global technical service at APC\, will share results from two APC research programs with direct relevance for pet food manufacturing teams. You gain clarity on study petfooddesign\, measured endpoints\, and practical takeaways for formulation and product development. The hour-long webinar connects research outcomes to real nutrition decisions across gut health and mobility. \nThis webinar will broadcast at 10:00 AM CST (Chicago) / 4:00 PM GMT (London) / 12:00 AM CST\, Jan. 11th (Beijing). \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\nNew findings on gut health indicators and microbiome related measures in adult dogs.\nResearch insights on mobility outcomes\, including lameness scoring\, digestibility\, and biomarkers linked to immune and joint pathways.\nTranslating research into practical applications – formulation considerations\, inclusion strategy\, and product development\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by APC and presented by Petfood Industry.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/plasma-and-pet-health-new-research-on-canine-gut-health-and-mobility/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251216T160027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160027Z
UID:27981-1769774400-1769778000@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:A Look Back at 2025 & Looking Ahead to 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \n2025 brought major shifts in compliance expectations\, supply chain visibility\, and technology adoption across the food and beverage industry. As we head into 2026\, leaders are facing new pressures\, from evolving FDA oversight to increased demand for real-time data and digital traceability. \nJoin us for a special edition of FSMA Friday\, featuring an exclusive\, interactive Q&A session with Dr. David Acheson\, one of the industry’s most trusted voices in food safety\, regulatory strategy\, and FSMA preparedness. \nWhether you’re navigating audits\, strengthening compliance programs\, or adopting SaaS tools to modernize operations\, this is your chance to hear directly from the expert who has guided hundreds of top manufacturers through regulatory change.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/a-look-back-at-2025-looking-ahead-to-2026/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260122T085952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T085952Z
UID:28141-1769695200-1769698800@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Consumer Insights: Better-for-You Candy Trends and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nConsumers are often caught between the desire for healthier options and the need to indulge. Better-for-you options can offer indulgence\, but in a healthier format. This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales\, including ingredient formulation\, label claims\, and the role of non-traditional sweeteners. \nKey takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how to market better-for-you confectionery and how to develop products\nDiscover what flavors and packaging are currently trending in the sector\nIdentify what factors influence consumers’ purchasing decisions\nLearn possible flavors for BFY products
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/consumer-insights-better-for-you-candy-trends-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260122T085039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T085039Z
UID:28139-1769684400-1769686200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Gen Z Unpoured: The Big Beverage Shifts Coming in 2026+
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n“I craft my identity through what I consume.” For Gen Z\, consumption isn’t just functional. It’s identity in action. Every snack\, meal and drink is a signal of mood\, values and aesthetic. \nIn this webinar\, Black Swan Data will explore what Gen Z will be drinking (and not drinking) in 2026 and beyond. From emerging alcohol trends to new frontiers for functional sodas\, this content will unpack the needs\, behaviors and passions shaping the next generation of drinks. \nBlack Swan’s predictive intelligence uses AI to analyze millions of social posts (from TikTok\, IG\, Pinterest etc.) to deliver actionable insights for brands like PepsiCo\, Heineken and Nestle. \n\nMeet the different tribes and cohorts among Gen Z consumers\nWhy savory = premium for Gen Z in the spirits category\nWill the gut-skin axis be the next BIG functional space in soda?\nInnovation principles for creating Gen Z-friendly products
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/gen-z-unpoured-the-big-beverage-shifts-coming-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260122T094704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T094704Z
UID:28143-1769608800-1769612400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Produce Safety & Biological Soil Amendments: Risks & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhy Attend This Webinar?\nThis webinar will focus on best practices for the use of biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAO) and their implications for produce safety. As interest in regenerative agriculture grows\, understanding potential food safety risks and preventive measures is critical when dealing with BSAAOs. \nPanelists will cover sourcing\, handling\, application\, and management of BSAAOs\, emphasizing risk awareness\, mitigation strategies\, and alignment with produce safety expectations. The session will provide practical insights for growers\, food safety professionals\, and industry stakeholders looking to strengthen on-farm food safety programs while maintaining soil health. \nKey Topics\n\nSourcing and handling BSAAOs safely.\nRisk mitigation strategies for regenerative agriculture.\nAligning on-farm practices with produce safety expectations.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/produce-safety-biological-soil-amendments-risks-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260107T141353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T141353Z
UID:28078-1769522400-1769526000@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Strategies for Reinforcing Food Safety Culture Among Temporary and Seasonal Staff
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nTemporary and seasonal employees can be a cost-effective staffing resource for a food manufacturing facility during peak production times\, staffing shortages\, and as a workload management option; however\, they can also bring some challenges. Temporary workers may feel a lack of investment in their performance or in team collaboration and integration\, which can threaten the stability of workplace culture and the company’s food safety culture. \nIn this webinar\, speakers from industry and academia will review strategies for reinforcing food safety culture among temporary and seasonal workers to avoid food safety and quality issues with your product and prevent waste\, downgrading\, and recalls. Successful management of temporary workforce through better assessment of skills\, more connected training and clear expectations\, improved performance monitoring\, and reinforcement of culture will position your company for success during times of workforce stress. By implementing these strategies\, organizations can optimize the contributions of temporary employees to foster a positive work environment and culture and\, ultimately\, enhance overall productivity. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:  \n\nThe benefits and challenges of employing temporary/seasonal workers in food processing\nHow to address the potential effects of temporary staff on workplace culture and food safety culture\nHow to successfully manage temporary staff and reinforce food safety culture to avoid food safety and quality issues\, recalls\, and waste
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/strategies-for-reinforcing-food-safety-culture-among-temporary-and-seasonal-staff/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251229T111748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T111748Z
UID:28058-1768996800-1769000400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:2026 Dairy Market Outlook: Trends\, Risks\, and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhether you’re focused on production planning\, pricing strategy\, procurement\, or risk management\, this session will deliver clear\, data-informed perspectives on what to expect. \n\n\n\n\n2026 Dairy Market Outlook: Trends\, Risks\, and What Comes Next? \nAs the dairy industry enters a new year\, market participants encounter a complex mix of evolving supply dynamics\, shifting demand signals\, global trade uncertainty\, and increased volatility. Understanding what lies ahead—and how to prepare for it—will be crucial in 2026. \nJoin Kathleen Noble Wolfley\, experienced dairy market analyst and dairy producer risk manager at Insights by Ever.Ag\, alongside Phil Plourd\, head of market intelligence and an accomplished leader with an extensive track record in dairy markets\, for a discussion on the current state of dairy and the key trends shaping the year ahead. \nThis webinar will provide valuable dairy market insight and practical risk-management perspective to help producers\, processors\, and industry stakeholders navigate an ever-shifting marketplace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat We’ll Cover: \n\nThe current state of dairy markets at the start of 2026\nMilk supply expectations in the US and globally\nThe impact of new cheese production capacity\nThe growing importance of exports and global demand\nDairy market outlook: Will domestic demand turn higher?\nShifting consumer preferences for protein\nKey “headline” risks to monitor in 2026\nStrategies for managing risk in a volatile market environment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re focused on production planning\, pricing strategy\, procurement\, or risk management\, this session will deliver clear\, data-informed perspectives on what to expect—and how to position yourself—for the year ahead.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/2026-dairy-market-outlook-trends-risks-and-what-comes-next/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20260107T140023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T140023Z
UID:28077-1768471200-1768474800@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Poultry house air filtration: Success is measured by flock health and performance
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFlock health starts with the air birds breathe. Join this exclusive webinar on poultry house air filtration to learn how air quality directly influences performance\, consistency\, and day-to-day outcomes inside the house. Todd Heisterkamp and Perry Hartmann\, Parker agricultural air filtration experts\, share field-tested insights from commercial poultry operations\, with practical guidance\, proven use cases\, and clear criteria for selecting filtration systems aligned with production goals. Gain a stronger understanding of how filtration improves air quality by removing dust\, odors\, and airborne debris\, and why lower particulate exposure reduces respiratory stress across the flock. Attendees will also learn how limiting airborne contaminants reduces disease pressure while supporting safer\, more comfortable working conditions for crews and stronger overall house performance. Give your operation practical insight to protect flock health and strengthen performance where air quality matters most. \nThis webinar will broadcast at 9:00 AM CST (Chicago) / 3:00 PM GMT (London) / 11:00 PM CST (Beijing). \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\nHow air filtration connects directly to flock performance. See how air quality influences respiratory health\, feed efficiency\, and livability\, which directly impacts production outcomes.\nHow to evaluate filtration systems for poultry houses. Learn which performance factors matter most\, including airflow\, system reliability\, and fit within existing house designs.\nHow producers apply filtration in real operations. See real-world examples of how filtration decisions support biosecurity and long-term flock health.\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by Parker HVAC Filtration and presented by WATTPoultry.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/poultry-house-air-filtration-success-is-measured-by-flock-health-and-performance/
CATEGORIES:Equipment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251119T152545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T152545Z
UID:27845-1768464000-1768496400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker – Train the Trainer (Spanish and English)
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\nDates & Times\n\nJanuary 15th\, 2026 – ENGLISH VERSION\n\nThursday. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.\nRegistration close date: January 9th\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 15th\, 2026 – SPANISH VERSION\n\nThursday. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.\nRegistration close date: January 9th\, 2026\n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\nGood Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are critical to improve food safety with all produce. Great training skills will increase retention of the information so employees can consistently improve food safety. This program is designed to provide Fieldworker Food Safety Information and make the trainer aware of their presentation skills so they can become a more effective communicator. \n\nLearn how to effectively deliver Food Safety training\nReceive all the materials you need to deliver training in both Spanish and English\nLearn how GAPs fit into the Food Safety Plan\nLearn why Harvesters are the highest risk to Food Safety AND the number one defense as well\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nBest practices of when\, where\, and how to train Food Safety GAPs\nFundamental Communication Principles\nKey elements of great communication and training failures\nEffective ways to communicate Food Safety information\nCombining informative\, persuasive\, and how-to approaches to increase retention\nGeneral Good Agricultural Practices\nFood Safety Requirements of the Grower and/or Farm Labor Contractor\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nGrowers\, Farm Labor Contractors\, Supervisors\, Safety Supervisors/Coordinators\, or anyone who will be delivering Food Safety Training to fieldworkers.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/good-agricultural-practices-fieldworker-train-the-trainer-spanish-and-english/
LOCATION:COS Tulare Campus\, Room B224\, 4999 E. Bardsley Ave.\, Tulare\, CA\, 93274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251201T040619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T040619Z
UID:27914-1766145600-1766149200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:How Traceable Are Your Products … Really?
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \nEven though regulation deadlines have shifted for FSMA 204\, food traceability continues be at the forefront of our industry. But how ready is your organization to meet these new requirements? \nJoin Dr. Ben Miller\, COO & EVP of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at The Acheson Group (TAG)\, and Eric Marshall\, Principal at Leavitt Partners and Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Traceability (PFT)\, for an exclusive FSMA Friday session that brings together regulatory insight\, industry collaboration\, and practical strategies for compliance success. \nTogether\, they’ll share updates on: \n\nThe current state of FSMA 204 implementation across the industry\nHow the Partnership for Food Traceability is collaborating with the FDA to address key compliance challenges\nReal-world examples of how leading food companies are preparing for end-to-end traceability\nActionable steps you can take to strengthen your digital traceability programs today\n\nThis is your opportunity to gain insider knowledge from two leading voices shaping the future of food safety and compliance.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/how-traceable-are-your-products-really/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251216T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T154848Z
UID:27980-1765890000-1765893600@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:SQF Insider Preview for 2026: What to Expect
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhat if the biggest gap in your SQF program isn’t your documentation — it’s how your team learns? \nAs we close out 2025\, the audit landscape has revealed critical patterns about what separates compliant sites from truly resilient ones. This session will review key lessons and emerging trends from 2025 audits and industry developments\, plus a sneak preview into what processors can expect from SQF Edition 10 in 2026. \nParticipants will gain practical insights to strengthen food safety programs and prepare for what’s ahead including strategies to turn group-based training into an engine for stronger culture and sustained performance. The question isn’t whether you’ll face new challenges in 2026\, it’s whether your people and processes are ready to handle them.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/sqf-insider-preview-for-2026-what-to-expect/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251201T035402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T035402Z
UID:27913-1765461600-1765465200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:How to Develop and Implement an Effective Food Defense Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn today’s interconnected\, complex\, and global food supply chain\, it is essential to establish a solid food defense strategy for your company and products. The food supply is vulnerable to a range of threats\, such as intentional adulteration of ingredients\, products\, and other threats. This webinar will educate attendees on how processors can develop a sound food defense plan using U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on intentional adulteration\, presented by the primary author of FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Intentional Adulteration Rule. An industry expert from a multinational confectionery and snack food producer will also share best practices for mitigating the risk of intentional adulteration and on-the-ground challenges for food defense. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:  \n\nThe threats posed by intentional adulteration of food ingredients or end products\nBest practices to help your company mitigate the risk of intentional adulteration and associated recalls\nCommon areas where companies encounter challenges in their food defense strategies and how to address them.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/how-to-develop-and-implement-an-effective-food-defense-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251201T014809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T014809Z
UID:27907-1765368000-1765371600@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Formulating Functional Foods: What Works\, What Doesn’t
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAs consumers demand foods that do more than nourish—products that promise energy\, immunity\, focus\, or gut health—food scientists face the complex challenge of turning these aspirations into reality. In this fast-moving\, insight-packed webinar\, experts will reveal the science\, strategy\, and regulations behind formulating truly functional foods that deliver on their claims and delight the senses. Attendees will gain a front-row view into what works—and what doesn’t—when balancing bioactive efficacy\, taste\, texture\, and stability. From navigating FDA and EFSA regulations to optimizing ingredient bioavailability and avoiding formulation pitfalls using AI technology\, you’ll learn the secrets to creating products that perform in the lab\, in the marketplace\, and on the palate. Whether you’re developing your next probiotic beverage or plant-protein snack\, this session will help you innovate with confidence—and stay on the right side of science and compliance.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/formulating-functional-foods-what-works-what-doesnt/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251201T020347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T020347Z
UID:27910-1765362600-1765366200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Joint IAFNS/AOCS Webinar on Interesterified Oils in Food
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nInteresterified oils are used by the food industry as a replacement for partially hydrogenated fats\, offering the functionality of solid fats—such as texture\, stability\, and mouthfeel—without producing trans fatty acids. Through a chemical or enzymatic process\, the fatty acids on triglycerides are rearranged\, allowing manufacturers to tailor melting profiles and performance for baked goods\, spreads\, and confectionery. From a food science perspective\, this innovation has been critical in maintaining product quality while meeting regulatory and consumer demands. From a nutrition standpoint\, the picture is more nuanced. While interesterified fats eliminate trans fats\, questions remain about how these structural modifications influence lipid metabolism\, glucose regulation\, and long-term cardiovascular health. This webinar will explore both dimensions—the technological rationale driving their use in modern food systems and the emerging nutrition science.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/joint-iafns-aocs-webinar-on-interesterified-oils-in-food/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251105T113529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T113529Z
UID:27762-1765278000-1765281600@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Closing the Compliance Gap: Smarter Tools for Safer Pet Food
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAs pet food regulations tighten and transparency expectations rise\, is your compliance strategy keeping up? Traditional methods and disconnected systems leave your pet food operations exposed. Join us Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025\, at 10:00 AM CT for a live webinar with Ian Mealey from Datacor. He’ll explain how to take control of compliance with smarter formulation tools. You’ll get an exclusive look at Ara Comply™\, a new module that embeds compliance directly into formulation workflows. It delivers real-time quality checks and full traceability\, turning compliance into a proactive process. If you want to future-proof your compliance program\, this session will give you the tools to close your most critical gaps. \nThis webinar will broadcast at 10:00 AM CST (Chicago) / 4:00 PM GMT (London) / 12:00 AM CST\, Dec. 10th (Beijing). \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\nWhere compliance breaks down in typical pet food operations and how to fix it.\nHow to audit more efficiently\, reduce manual errors\, and increase traceability\nKey features of Ara Comply™ that support real-time checks and audit readiness\nHow to embed compliance into daily operations without slowing production\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by Datacor and presented by Petfood Industry.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/closing-the-compliance-gap-smarter-tools-for-safer-pet-food/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251201T034439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T034439Z
UID:27911-1764856800-1764860400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Beyond Detection: How Integrated PCR Diagnostics Strengthen Food Safety in RTE Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin Hygiena® and Post Consumer Brands for an insightful fireside chat on strengthening food safety in ready-to-eat (RTE) manufacturing. From cereals and snacks to peanut butter and pet food\, Post Consumer Brands oversees some of America’s most trusted names—each presenting unique pathogen challenges. Learn how their food safety team\, led by Pamela Wilger\, integrates molecular diagnostics (PCR) and Hygiena’s ecosystem to achieve faster results\, fewer retests\, and stronger compliance across multiple facilities. Moderated by Hygiena’s Mark Carter\, this session will explore practical approaches to proactive risk management\, data-driven decision-making\, and scaling verification programs without adding complexity. \nKey takeaways:  \n\nHow to modernize RTE pathogen testing using molecular diagnostics (PCR)\nStrategies for preventing Salmonella and Listeria in dry food environments\nWays to integrate ATP\, indicator\, and PCR data into a unified SureTrend® system\nReal-world lessons from Post Consumer Brands on building a proactive food safety culture
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/beyond-detection-how-integrated-pcr-diagnostics-strengthen-food-safety-in-rte-manufacturing/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150754
CREATED:20251105T112816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T114127Z
UID:27761-1763726400-1763730000@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:What We Can Learn From Recent Regulatory Violations & How to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin us for the latest FSMA Friday where Dr. Ruth Petran will explore recent regulatory violations within the food safety landscape\, providing valuable lessons that can be applied to enhance compliance and prevent future infractions. \nGain a deeper understanding of the factors leading to these violations and learn effective strategies to mitigate risks within your plant.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/what-we-can-learn-from-recent-regulatory-violations-how-to-avoid-them/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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