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SUMMARY:Collaboration: the key to efficiency in petfood production
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn pet food manufacturing\, even a small formulation change can impact nutrient compliance\, labeling accuracy\, raw material costs\, and overall financial performance. At the same time\, pet manufacturers face growing pressure to bring products to market faster. Yet many companies still rely on disconnected systems that limit transparency\, slow decision-making\, and reduce control across departments. This exclusive webinar explores how structured collaboration across the entire product lifecycle — from concept through commercialization — can strengthen data integrity\, improve governance\, and accelerate time to market without compromising quality or compliance. Through practical examples\, Carmen Sook\, Director of Customer Solutions\, BESTMIX Software\, explains how aligned workflows enhance traceability\, improve cost and raw material management\, and enable faster\, more informed decisions while supporting structured approvals across teams and production sites. \nThis webinar will broadcast at 9:00 AM CDT (Chicago) / 3:00 PM BST (London) / 10:00 PM CST (Beijing). \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\nHow siloed processes impact formulation accuracy\, cost control\, compliance risk and operational efficiency.\nHow to create a reliable single source of truth across formulation\, quality and labeling teams.\nHow structured change management improves traceability and reduces costly inconsistencies.\nHow connected workflows enable faster\, more accurate data-driven decision-making.\nHow cloud-based possibility improves visibility and coordination across multiple sites in real time.\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by BESTMIX Software and presented by Petfood Industry.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/collaboration-the-key-to-efficiency-in-petfood-production/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Catalyst's 2026 Virtual Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nLeadership isn’t a straight line\, it’s a winding path of clarity\, doubt\, courage\, and growth. This Summit is your chance to pause\, reflect\, and reimagine the way forward. \n🎤 What You’ll Experience\nA full day of inspiration and insight without the fluff. \n\nKeynotes from leaders reshaping what leadership looks like in food and ops\nCandid panels with practical takeaways you can use right away\nReflection moments built into the day to help you connect it back to your leadership\nA downloadable workbook for deeper post-event action\n\nNo breakout rooms. No busywork. Just bold\, relevant learning designed for the realities of food leadership. \n👥 Who This Is For\nThis Summit was built for: \n\nPlant managers\, team leads\, and supervisors who want more impact without burning out\nMid-level and technical leaders ready to grow beyond their current role\nHR and L&D pros seeking people development that actually sticks\nAny food leader ready to shift from surface-level leadership to something deeper\n\nIf you’ve ever said\, “I’ve done the training\, but nothing changed…” — this is for you.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/catalysts-2026-virtual-leadership-summit/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260321T090615Z
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SUMMARY:From System of Record to System of Action: Rethinking ERP and AI in Food & Beverage and Consumer Products Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:The era of ERP as a system of record is over. For Consumer Products and Food & Beverage manufacturers\, capturing what happened yesterday is no longer enough to stay compliant\, profitable\, and competitive. \nJoin us to explore how QAD Adaptive ERP and Champion AI create a true system of action\, transforming operational data into real-time decisions that drive performance. Learn how manufacturers are preparing for FSMA 204\, navigating volatile supply chains\, managing complex formulations\, and protecting margins. \nIf you’re evaluating next-generation ERP platforms\, this session challenges conventional thinking and shows how modern manufacturers move beyond reporting to AI-powered decision-making. \nIn today’s volatile market\, reactive systems won’t protect margins. Discover how leading manufacturers are adopting systems of action to enable faster decisions\, stronger compliance\, and measurable profitability. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe Death of the Report: Why traditional ERP reporting is no longer enough to compete in today’s CP & F&B landscape.\nCompliance as a Catalyst: How to achieve FSMA 204 traceability while improving operational efficiency and supply chain visibility.\nFrom Data to Decisions: How QAD Adaptive ERP and Champion AI turn operational data into real-time\, prescriptive insights.\nMastering Manufacturing Complexity: Strategies for managing volatile supply chains\, ingredient variability\, and product formulations without sacrificing margin.\nReal-World Impact: How manufacturers are improving profitability\, responsiveness\, and compliance with a System of Action approach.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/from-system-of-record-to-system-of-action-rethinking-erp-and-ai-in-food-beverage-and-consumer-products-manufacturing/
CATEGORIES:Processing,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000
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SUMMARY:Deacom's Practical AI: Purpose Built for Batch and Process Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\nDeacom’s Practical AI is different. \n\n\nBuilt specifically for Food & Beverage\, Chemical\, Nutraceutical\, Cosmetic\, Pharmaceutical\, and Life Science manufacturers\, Deacom’s embedded AI is designed for the way batch manufacturers work. \nIn this live session\, ECI Deacom experts will demonstrate how Practical AI is helping manufacturers move beyond spreadsheets and legacy systems. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll see: \n\nECI Deacom’s vision for Practical AI built exclusively for batch and process manufacturers by process manufacturing experts\nA demo of Deacom’s Practical AI showcasing two embedded AI capabilities\nNo bolt-ons or generic AI: How to get started using AI as part of Deacom ERP.\nLive Q&A with ECI Deacom experts\n\nIf you’re evaluating ERP solutions or looking for practical ways to improve efficiency\, accuracy\, and responsiveness across your manufacturing operation\, this session will show you how AI can deliver measurable value\, today.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/deacoms-practical-ai-purpose-built-for-batch-and-process-manufacturers/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Global Supply Chain of the Future Collabathon: Americas/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-americas-emea/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:Shaping 2026: IFPA’s U.S. Policy Priorities for the Fresh Produce & Floral Industry
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhat happens in Washington in 2026 will have a direct impact on the future of the fresh produce and floral industry—and IFPA is already laying the groundwork.\nJoin IFPA’s policy experts for an exclusive briefing on IFPA’s U.S. policy priorities for 2026. This session will highlight the key legislative and regulatory issues shaping the year ahead\, where IFPA is focusing its advocacy efforts\, and how these priorities align with the needs of the fresh supply chain. \nWhether you’re tracking policy closely or just want to understand what’s coming and why it matters\, this webinar will give you clear insight into the issues IFPA is advancing on behalf of members—and how these efforts support the long-term success of fresh. \nRegister now to understand how IFPA is working for you and advocating for your business. \nThursday\, April 16\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM ET
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/shaping-2026-ifpas-u-s-policy-priorities-for-the-fresh-produce-floral-industry/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260402T170715Z
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SUMMARY:Recordkeeping and Document Management for Food Safety Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nRecords are essential to ensuring food safety. They demonstrate that a food safety program is being properly managed and that the established critical limits are being met. In a facility food safety plan\, every prerequisite program and HACCP principle must be documented either electronically or manually: procedures must be developed\, logged\, and implemented for each element describing what is expected and how that element should be managed. When a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspector visits your facility\, they will look for a complete\, accurate\, and well-organized document management program-and will expect records to be readily available for their review. \nIn this webinar\, seasoned food safety experts with backgrounds in industry and regulatory will explain the fundamentals of recordkeeping and document control for your food safety plan. They will also discuss FDA’s perspective on document management and what inspectors expect from your recordkeeping program. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:\n. Why recordkeeping and document control are essential to food safety and business\nmanagement\n. FDA’s guidance on document management for your food safety plan\n. How a complete\, accurate\, and well-organized document management program makes\nregulatory inspections go more smoothly
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/recordkeeping-and-document-management-for-food-safety-compliance/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063912Z
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SUMMARY:AI-Powered S&OP in the Dairy Industry
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\n\nVolatility in milk supply\, shifting demand patterns\, and razor-thin margins are making traditional planning tools obsolete — and dairy S&OP is harder than almost any other category. Perishability\, seasonal intake swings\, and yield complexity create planning challenges that generic tools simply weren’t built for\, and those pressures are only intensifying. \nThis session explores where AI actually makes a difference: multi-signal demand forecasting\, real-time supply balancing\, and scenario stress-testing that handles the trade-offs that overwhelm traditional planning. Concrete examples include demand forecasting that accounts for promotions and customer behavior\, and milk allocation models that optimize across the entire product mix. \nThe session also addresses how to get started without getting overwhelmed — the biggest mistakes organizations make when adopting AI\, and the practical first steps that actually work. No perfect data or massive budget required. A forward-looking close covers where AI in dairy is heading\, and why the window to get ahead of it is now\, not later. \nPortions of this webinar will be pre-recorded. If you have specific questions you would like answered\, please submit them before Wednesday\, April 15 – HERE​  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Agenda: \n\nWelcome & Introduction\nDairy Industry S&OP Challenges\nAI’s Role in Dairy S&OP\nPractical AI Applications\nImplementation Insights\nClosing Thoughts
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/ai-powered-sop-in-the-dairy-industry/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T143000
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SUMMARY:Four Ways Enzymes Can Improve Your CIP
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nDairy processors are under pressure to reduce costs and meet tightening wastewater requirements — without compromising food safety. Enzyme-based CIP chemistry is one answer worth exploring. This session examines how enzymes can work within conventional dairy CIP systems to deliver an effective clean while supporting safety and effluent objectives. Expert presenter Noah Holzer will cover how enzymatic cleaning targets common dairy soils\, how to dose and monitor it\, and what rinsed means in practice — including what lower pH and lower sodium mean compared to traditional high-alkaline approaches for effluent quality and downstream treatment. \nLearning objectives: \n\nHow enzymes work in CIP\, what they target and where they can be used\nHow to run enzymes in a conventional CIP system\nHow enzymes can impact hygiene operations and indicators\nHow enzymes can impact wastewater/effluent
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/four-ways-enzymes-can-improve-your-cip/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T103000
DTSTAMP:20260402T171201Z
CREATED:20260402T171201Z
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SUMMARY:Protein Forecasting: Protecting Margins Through Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nVolatility across global protein markets is making poor forecasting increasingly expensive.\nPrice swings\, supply shocks\, and shifting demand across the US\, Europe\, and Asia–China are forcing procurement teams into reactive decisions\, often at the worst possible time. \nJoin Expana’s live Executive Intelligence Session on 23 April 2026 at 3:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM ET to explore how stronger forecasting can reduce costs\, improve timing\, and turn procurement into a strategic advantage\, with a focused lens on pork and chicken\, plus key signals across the broader protein complex. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nThe hidden cost of poor forecasting: Reactive buying\, missed windows\, and margin erosion in protein procurement.\nWhy protein markets are structurally complex: Feed costs\, supply concentration\, disease\, and demand volatility across interconnected regions.\nWhat high-quality forecasting looks like: Leading indicators and cross-market intelligence that separate winning strategies from common failures.\nSignals to watch and how to act: Key indicators signaling the next pricing inflection—and how to position ahead\, not react to volatility.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/protein-forecasting-protecting-margins-through-uncertainty/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260318T141038Z
CREATED:20260318T140818Z
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UID:10000966-1777032000-1777035600@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:FDA\, FSMA & AI: Navigating Regulation\, Data\, and Compliance Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFDA is building its framework for AI in food safety oversight. For most manufacturers\, the gap between where the agency is heading and where their operations actually stand is bigger than they’d like to admit\, and it’s not just a technology problem. \nIn this FSMA Friday panel\, Dr. Ben Miller\, Dean Brown\, and Chris Brandsey draw on backgrounds in regulatory science\, enterprise software\, and global technology implementation to tackle the questions food and beverage manufacturers are dealing with right now. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhere FDA is headed on AI-assisted FSMA compliance\, and what that means for your audit readiness and food safety programs\nWhat makes or breaks AI in a regulated manufacturing environment: data quality\, governance\, and whether your organization is actually set up to act on what AI surfaces\nHow to build the internal case for moving forward and what manufacturers who’ve started already wish they’d known
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/fda-fsma-ai-navigating-regulation-data-and-compliance-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T082218Z
CREATED:20260420T082218Z
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SUMMARY:2026 State of the Industry Series: Alcoholic Beverages
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThe beverage alcohol market is experiencing a major shift in consumer preferences. To address this\, beer\, wine and spirits suppliers are developing new products that deliver what legal drinking age consumers want. In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market\, analysts S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry. \nInsights provided will include: \n\nWhich innovations are driving beverage alcohol\nWhat impact tariffs could have on the markets\nWhat opportunities non-alcohol has provided the sectors\nHow much an effect cannabis is having on beverage alcohol
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/2026-state-of-the-industry-series-alcoholic-beverages/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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