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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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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:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T150000
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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:20260310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T140000
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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:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T150000
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CREATED:20260218T105239Z
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SUMMARY:Dairy Innovations: Navigating the Hottest Trends in Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThere are few things hotter than dairy products these days\, but consumers are seeking more than ever before\, including high-protein foods with great taste. \nDive into the transformative world of dairy with our first webinar of 2026 and discover how dairy is shaping trends such as GLP-1 and digestive health. Join Sean Bisceglia\, CEO of WovenWorks\, and John Crawford\, Senior Vice President of Client Insights-Dairy\, Circana\, as they reveal the latest data\, consumer insights\, and more. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nThe newest data trends in product development\nInsights into consumer behavior and interaction with dairy products\nThe latest on dairy products and health and wellness trends\nThe challenges and opportunities facing the dairy industry
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/dairy-innovations-navigating-the-hottest-trends-in-product-development/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T124500
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20260311T092240Z
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SUMMARY:Fresh Insights: Policy Webinar on the Farm Bill
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nYour Essential Monthly Briefing on the Strategy Driving Industry Success \nIn a rapidly changing policy landscape\, it’s more important than ever to have a powerful advocate in your corner. Join us for this exclusive preview of the legislative strategies that will impact your business. \nThis Month: The Farm Bill Unpacked\nWhat Comes Next for Fresh Produce\nThe Farm Bill is the cornerstone of federal agriculture policy. With the current reauthorization moving in independent pieces rather than a single package\, understanding the process is critical. \nIn this webinar\, we will: \n\nBreak down the Farm Bill at a high level.\nExplain where the process stands today and what remains outstanding.\nProvide an inside look at what to watch next on Capitol Hill.\nDetail how IFPA is advancing specialty crop priorities.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/fresh-insights-policy-webinar-on-the-farm-bill/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20260225T141315Z
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SUMMARY:[Centric Lunch Lessons] From Concept to Consumer | Why Closing the PLM-Commercialization Loop Determines Market Success
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\nFood and beverage brands are managing growing product complexity while consumer decisions happen faster than ever. PLM has become essential for governing product data and product intent\, but many organizations struggle to maintain that intent as products move into commercialization. \nJoin Centric Software’s PLM and PXM experts to explore how closing the loop between PLM and commercialization ensures products perform as designed at the consumer moment of truth. \nAs part of this lunch and learn digital event on March 12\, enjoy a meal on us with an Uber Eats eGift card when you attend. \n\n\n\nWhy rising complexity and speed are reshaping the product lifecycle\nHow PLM anchors product intent and governance\nWhat it means to close the loop from product development to market execution\nHow connected commercialization drives product performance in the market\n\n\n\nRegister now to learn how food and beverage brands are closing the loop from concept to consumer.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/centric-lunch-lessons-from-concept-to-consumer-why-closing-the-plm-commercialization-loop-determines-market-success/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T114500
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20260318T135812Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Global Macro Forecast Trends You Can’t Ignore
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn this can’t miss live analyst briefing\, join Expana’s Vice President of Price Forecasting\, Tom Bundgaard\, and Managing Editor\, Simon Duke\, on March 19 (11 AM EDT | 3 PM GMT) for an in-depth look at how the ongoing US-Iran conflict and other critical forces that will influence commodity prices in Q2 – and beyond. → Register now \nIn this live analyst briefing\, gain clarity on:  \n\nWhere the global economy is and where it’s going.\nKey areas impacting the economy (including rising geopolitical tensions\, inflation\, etc).\nHow your commodity prices will be influenced going forward.\nCritical market indicators to monitors – before markets move.\n\nWho is this session for?\nDesigned for procurement\, finance\, risk and supply chain leaders\, get practical guidance to help you navigate rising volatility\, cost pressures and supply uncertainties this year. → Click here to save your seat
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/2026-global-macro-forecast-trends-you-cant-ignore/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T100000
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SUMMARY:How feed manufacturers improve efficiency with connected workflows
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFeed production is no longer a linear process. Teams rely on each other at every step\, but many feed producers still work in disconnected systems with manual handoffs. That creates delays\, errors\, compliance risk\, hidden costs\, and weaker traceability. In this exclusive webinar\, Karel Vervaet\, Sr. Product Manager Nutrition\, BESTMIX Software\, will discuss how structured collaboration across the full recipe lifecycle helps feed manufacturers work faster and with greater control. Learn how to break down silos\, improve data accuracy\, strengthen traceability\, and make better decisions across sites. Walk away with best practices feed producers can use to simplify formulation and labeling\, reduce manual work\, and improve profitability across the business. If your teams are managing multiple systems\, manual updates\, or inconsistent data\, this session will help you build a better process. \nThis webinar will broadcast at 8:00 AM CDT (Chicago) / 1:00 PM GMT (London) / 9:00 PM CST (Beijing). \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\nWhy siloed processes create hidden costs and operational risk in feed production\nHow a single source of truth improves data accuracy\, alignment and control across departments\nHow stronger traceability and labeling consistency reduce compliance risk\nHow to speed up formulation with less manual work and fewer errors\nHow cloud-based collaboration improves decision-making across sites and teams while supporting stronger customer coordination\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by BESTMIX Software and presented by WATTPoultry and Feed Strategy.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/how-feed-manufacturers-improve-efficiency-with-connected-workflows/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T130000
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CREATED:20260311T091344Z
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SUMMARY:Why Packaging Chaos is Failing Modern Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nMany of the most costly failures in food and beverage don’t start in production. They start in specifications. \nA significant share of recalls trace back not to formulation errors but to packaging and labeling mistakes. An ingredient update doesn’t reach the label. Artwork moves forward without full regulatory context. Supplier claims can’t be substantiated. Approvals live in email instead of in an audit trail. \nThese aren’t isolated mistakes. They’re symptoms of fragmented specifications—product\, packaging\, artwork\, and supplier data managed across disconnected systems with no single source of truth. \nWhen specs don’t stay aligned\, small changes create real risk. \nAt the same time\, regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. In regions like the EU\, frameworks such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are raising expectations around packaging\, sustainability claims\, traceability\, and documentation. Compliance now demands proof and control by default\, not after the fact. \nYet most teams are still managing specifications as static documents\, not as a connected system. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore:\n\nWhy fragmented specifications are driving recalls\, regulatory risk\, and launch delays\nHow disconnected packaging\, product\, and artwork workflows create hidden financial exposure\nWhat “audit-ready by design” really looks like in modern specification management\nHow to evolve specifications into a connected intelligence layer that governs change and surfaces risk early\nA 10-minute showcase of Packaging Specification Management\n\nYou’ll see how leading food and beverage teams are shifting from reactive compliance to a smarter\, connected model\, linking product\, packaging\, artwork\, supplier data\, and approvals into one controlled ecosystem. \nBecause in today’s environment\, disconnected specs aren’t just inefficient.They’re a recall and regulatory liability. \nReplace fragmented workflows with a connected foundation that reduces risk\, protects your brand\, and accelerates innovation\, without chasing compliance after the fact.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/why-packaging-chaos-is-failing-modern-regulation/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T110000
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CREATED:20260318T134920Z
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SUMMARY:From Market Noise to Strategic Signal: Overcoming Short-Term Bias in Volatile Markets
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFrom Market Noise to Strategic Signal: Overcoming Short-Term Bias in Volatile Markets\nHeightened volatility and constant data flows are compressing decision cycles and amplifying short-term bias. In fast-moving markets\, immediate price signals can obscure deeper structural shifts. \nJoin Expana’s live Executive Intelligence Session on 25 March at 3:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM ET to examine how multi-decade historical data sharpens strategic judgment and helps distinguish cyclical pressures from structural change. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nThe strategic value of long-term market perspectives\nHow today’s supply\, demand and cost dynamics align with or diverge from past cycles\nTurning historical datasets into forward-looking commercial intelligence\nLeadership and capital allocation patterns across previous market highs and lows\nIdentifying signals that may point to the next structural inflection\nPractical ways to embed historical insight into active decision-making frameworks\n\nGain a clearer view of market cycles and learn how historical intelligence can support stronger strategic decisions in volatile markets.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/from-market-noise-to-strategic-signal-overcoming-short-term-bias-in-volatile-markets/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20260302T153339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T153411Z
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SUMMARY:Firefighting vs. Foresight: AI and the Industry 5.0 Shift in Food & Beverage
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFeaturing Frost & Sullivan \nReacting to short-term disruption is no longer sustainable in the food and beverage industry. Demand volatility\, fragile supply chains\, labor shortages\, and margin pressure have made delayed decision-making increasingly risky. \nIndustry 5.0 represents a critical shift in how food and beverage companies operate. Instead of relying on disconnected systems and delayed insight\, leading organizations are embedding AI into the core of their operations — unifying production\, quality\, supply chain\, and finance around a shared foundation. \nIn this webinar\, analysts from Frost & Sullivan join experts from Aptean to explore how Industry 5.0 is reshaping the industry\, why unified intelligence-driven platforms are becoming essential\, and what differentiates true AI transformation from isolated tools and reactive systems. \nWho should attend: \nIdeal for leaders driving operational performance\, digital transformation\, and AI strategy across food and beverage organizations. \nThis webinar is especially relevant for: \n\nForward-thinking executives\nOperations and plant leaders\nQuality and compliance professionals\nSupply chain and planning leaders\nTechnology\, IT\, and digital transformation decision-makers\n\n 
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/firefighting-vs-foresight-ai-and-the-industry-5-0-shift-in-food-beverage/
CATEGORIES:Processing,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20260225T142201Z
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SUMMARY:Moo-Ve Over! Plant-Based Dairy Advances in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThe plant-based dairy category keeps moo-vin as branded and private label leaders — along with a growing wave of emerging brands — introduce new iterations of plant-based milks\, on-trend coffee creamers\, cultured products\, and spreads. As the market matures\, success is increasingly tied to improved taste and texture\, optimized protein systems\, cleaner labels\, and clear value differentiation for consumers. \nIn this timely discussion\, industry leaders explore how the category is positioned to grow and evolve in 2026. The conversation will cover 2025 market performance\, shifting consumer behaviors\, formulation and ingredient innovation\, retail dynamics\, and the role of fermentation and hybrid approaches in future product development — all with an eye toward scalable growth and competitive differentiation. Attendees will gain practical insights into where the biggest opportunities lie across milk\, creamers\, and plant-based food applications. \nLearning Objectives \n\nAnalyze key 2025 market trends and consumer behaviors shaping the plant-based dairy sector heading into 2026.\nUnderstand how advancements in protein systems\, fats\, and texture technologies are improving product performance and nutrition.\nEvaluate the role of fermentation\, hybrid formulations\, and emerging technologies in driving category innovation.\nIdentify strategic growth opportunities across milk\, creamer\, and plant-based food applications for branded and private label manufacturers.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/moo-ve-over-plant-based-dairy-advances-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Plant-based
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20251216T162325Z
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SUMMARY:Working With FDA: Practical Insights from a Former FDA Official
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \nNavigating interactions with the FDA can feel complex\, high-stakes\, and often uncertain for food and beverage manufacturers. In this FSMA Friday session\, Don Kautter of The Acheson Group (TAG)\, a former FDA official with deep experience in inspections\, compliance\, and regulatory policy\, offers clear\, practical guidance to help companies engage confidently and effectively with the Agency. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nWhat FDA investigators prioritize during facility inspections\, and how they evaluate your documentation.\nHow to prepare teams\, records\, and environmental monitoring data to avoid common FDA inspection findings.\nBehaviors\, communication practices\, and on-site actions that build trust and credibility with FDA personnel.\nHow to respond effectively to FDA inquiries\, 483 observations\, and follow-up requests.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/working-with-fda-practical-insights-from-a-former-fda-official/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T030000
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20260330T113208Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Global Supply Chain of the Future Collabathon: Asia/EMEA
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nSupply chains don’t stop at borders and neither do today’s challenges. \nThe Global Supply Chain of the Future Collabathon brings together produce\, floral\, retail\, and supply chain leaders from around the world for a live\, interactive discussion on shared challenges and emerging solutions shaping the future of the fresh supply chain. \nHosted by IFPA\, this virtual event is delivered in two live sessions across global time zones\, ensuring broad participation while maintaining the same core content and conversation framework.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/2026-global-supply-chain-of-the-future-collabathon-asia-emea/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T130510
CREATED:20260311T084514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T084514Z
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SUMMARY:Performance pet food
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThis session explores how ingredients like microbiome modulators\, botanicals\, and targeted vitamins are being used to suppot immunity\, digestion\, cognition\, and overall vitality in pets.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/performance-pet-food/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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