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Jan 24, 2024 9:00 am - 9:45 am (MST)
The Future is Now: Big Announcements and Changes for 2024
KeynoteBe a part of the exciting unveiling of TraceGains' vision for the future and hear exciting news that will help move the F&B industry forward.
The global TraceGains community is the team creating a stronger food and beverage industry, and the team is winning together. Join award-winning keynote speaker and TraceGains CEO, Gary Nowacki as he shares a mind-blowing vision that cuts through the noise on AI, ESG, and the future of product innovation. -
10:00 am - 10:45 am (MST)
Defining What Matters (for you, your organization, and your supply chain)
KeynoteExplore how to holistically manage the increasingly complex F&B supply chain.
Some of the biggest challenges for the F&B industry over the last few years have been closely connected to issues in the supply chain. The playing field has definitely changed, and here to help us better understand this and share some insight into how we can build better systems, more suited to the current landscape, is Lora Cecere. Known as the “Supply Chain Shaman”, Lora is a thought-leader, strategist, and researcher. During this session, Lora will share recent research and important lessons learned from recent instability and issues. She’ll explore ways to help teams and organizations define the metrics that matter most, so they can move forward efficiently and unified.
Founder
Supply Chain Insights
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Lora Cecere
FounderSupply Chain InsightsThe founder of the research firm Supply Chain Insights. She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman, which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is a LinkedIn Influencer. Currently, Lora's research focuses on supply chain sensing and revenue management. Her supply chain experience includes specialist roles at AMR Research, Clorox, Gartner Group, Kraft, and Procter & Gamble -
11:00 am - 11:45 am (MST)
Panel: Moving Together with Purpose
Customer DiscussionHear fresh commentary and gain inspiration from F&B peers on overcoming common roadblocks to success.
Individuals, teams, and businesses in the F&B space have been pulled in lots of different (and often competing) directions in the past few years. Join this session to hear fresh takes from F&B professionals across quality, regulatory, procurement, and innovation teams on common roadblocks to success. Be inspired as they share the techniques, technologies, partnerships, and processes to ensure they can cut the noise and move forward with purpose.
Director of Supply Chain
Ferrara
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Jody Bayne
Director of Supply ChainFerraraJody Bayne is a passionate food quality industry leader with a background specializing in Quality Systems, Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain Quality leadership. With over 12 years of progressive experience, Jody has worked in various roles across several Ferrara manufacturing facilitates and has been a member of the corporate Quality Leadership Team since 2018. He currently leads the Supply Chain Quality pillar within Ferrara working to engage a global supply chain network of suppliers, contract manufacturers and distribution/logistics partners in raising the bar for Food Safety and Quality. Through his time in this role, Jody has driven an increased focus in supplier quality auditing and ongoing management, digitized supplier approval, documentation, and management workflows, and established a best-in-class process for empowering site quality teams for digital quality hold inventory management and recall management traceability.
Sr. Quality Analyst II, QA & Regulatory Affairs
Algarithm Ingredients
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Spuritha Yerramilli
Sr. Quality Analyst II, QA & Regulatory AffairsAlgarithm IngredientsPassionate about ensuriing quality in the world of Algarithm Ingredients,as a Senior Quality Analyst II based in Canada. Beyond managing the transition to TraceGains for Supplier Management, I bring creativity to Internal Value Stream Mapping and collaborate with R&D on shelf-life programs. My role extends to claims compliance, certification maintenance, and regulatory research. I thrive in analyzing documentation, investigating non-conformances, and contributing to corrective actions. Beyond the professional realm, I enjoy developing training matrices for SOPs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot customer issues
Senior Director, Product Marketing,
TraceGains
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Paul Bradley
Senior Director, Product Marketing,TraceGainsOver 20 years' experience in product marketing and development in the technology and consulting industries, focusing on the food and beverage, restaurant, and retail industries. Worked with some of the largest and most dynamic brands in the industry. Dedicated to helping businesses gain resiliency in the current market through technology.
Supplier Quality Manager
B&G Foods
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Carol Kitchen
Supplier Quality ManagerB&G FoodsCarol Kitchen, Supplier Quality Manager at B&G Foods Inc., is a seasoned professional with a remarkable 34-year career. She excels in food safety, laboratory management, and corporate technical support. Her extensive experience, spanning multiple roles at B&G Foods and ACH Foods, makes her a valuable asset in maintaining quality standards and supplier relationships. -
11:45 am - 12:15 pm (MST)
Networked Ecosystems: The Future of Business Decision Making
Expert PanelTurn every business decision into an opportunity by harnessing the power of networked data.
In the contemporary business world, data is the new gold. Yet, data in isolation is like an unpolished gem - valuable, but its true potential remains hidden. TraceGains Networked Ingredients Marketplace isn’t just another data system; its an ecosystem where every element of ingredients and data, from every source, is not just collected, but also understood in relation to each other. It’s a symphony of data points, all playing together to reveal insights previously hidden in plain sight. This isn't mere data collection; it’s the art of harnessing composable contextual data. Come explore the power of data collected in TraceGains Network and understand how you can put it to powerful uses.
Director of Product Management
TraceGains
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John Thorpe
Director of Product ManagementTraceGainsJohn is a Director of Product Management at TraceGains leading product development for TraceGains Gather™. He has experience scaling enterprise and consumer mobile software across multiple industries, including, prior to TraceGains, developing global regulatory compliance platforms for life sciences and medical device companies. He has a law degree focused on international business law and, before converting to the technology sector, helped emerging companies architect compliance programs tailored to their business needs.
Product Manager
TraceGains
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Emma Karp
Product ManagerTraceGainsEmma Karp is a Product Manager, Growth at TraceGains supporting the new TraceGains Gather platform. She has a decade of experience in the food, beverage and dietary supplement industry working with raw material suppliers and natural product brands & manufacturers. She is passionate about building tools to support supply chain efficiency and finding solutions to help the unsung heroes that bring new CPG products to life. Emma has a background in Chinese and continues to be interested in international travel and bridging the gaps between people, language, and culture. In her free time, she enjoys playing ice hockey, making art, and cooking with fresh produce from her garden.
SVP of Marketing and Business Development
TraceGains
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Gary Iles
SVP of Marketing and Business DevelopmentTraceGainsTechnology innovator and leader who has designed categories and innovative customer experiences throughout his career. Whether through software applications or buying journeys, brings a portfolio of successful experiences driving industry change. Led concept-through-deployment efforts of industry leading billing analytics software, award winning customer portal designs, and advanced unified collaboration SaaS applications. -
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm (MST)
ESG: Drivers, Challenges, and Implications for the F&B Industry
Expert PanelDiscussion on what ESG really means and how to put your best foot forward for a trend that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
ESG compliance and policy are murky at best. It means something different to everyone you encounter. So let’s talk about what you need to be set up for success no matter what direction ESG takes you. Hear from experts on what compliance and policy really mean. Discover foundational frameworks to build towards to ensure you're ahead of the crowd no matter what happens.
Director of Growth & Innovation HowGood
HowGood
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Christina Lampert
Director of Growth & Innovation HowGoodHowGoodChristina Lampert is the Director of Growth & Innovation at HowGood, the world's largest product and ingredient sustainability database. In 2018, she founded The Sustennial (Sustainable Millennial) Network which celebrates sustainable business strategies across social platforms. Christina recently launched her podcast, Inform Your Consumerism, which aims to educate listeners on the life cycle of products that they consume every day. With expertise in data-driven marketing strategies and life cycle assessment, Christina helps major FMCGs, retailers and suppliers harness the power of impact data to build the business case for sustainability.
Sr. Director, Sustainability
HelloFresh US
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Jeffrey Yorzyk
Sr. Director, SustainabilityHelloFresh USMy professional mission is the integration of environmental and social stewardship into business - literally, "fusing sustainability with business" by focusing on risk and opportunity management.
My expertise is rooted in sustainability program development and Life Cycle thinking, with foundations in traditional EHS. So, along with experience in permitting, compliance, and waste management, I have deep expertise in management systems approaches, ESG policy, product LCA and organizational "footprinting", environmental claim and CSR report development, sustainability metrics and enterprise sustainability software. I have done this as both a consultant and an in-house SME.
Head of Product Strategy
TraceGains
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Marc Simony
Head of Product StrategyTraceGainsMarc is a holistic brand thinker. He joined TraceGains in the spring of 2008 as head of marketing, where he continuously searched out best practices, stayed atop new market and marketing developments, and relished in devising corporate and competitive strategies that negate competition. That expertise led him to the position of VP of TraceGains Network, where he managed the creation of the industry's first networked ingredients marketplace. He currently serves as TraceGains Head of Product Strategy, where he continues to drive the collaborative platform forward.
Global Head of Consulting
Sedex
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Bex Hall
Global Head of ConsultingSedexBex Hall is the Head of Consulting at Sedex. She designs, delivers and leads sustainability programmes for businesses, governments and NGOs around the world. With particular expertise on human rights due diligence, ESG risk management and legislative compliance, Bex has worked with organisations in a most industries to deliver results and impact. -
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm (MST)
Collaboration is the Future: Improving Ingredient Sourcing & Supplier Selection
What you really need to know about managing relationships and building partners across your supply chain.
Supply chain relationships look a lot different than they did just a couple of years ago. With increased co-man usage and the need to have expanded supplier pools, businesses rely on external partners more than ever. Since fully understanding your supply chain is an expensive undertaking. Choosing the RIGHT partners is crucial. This session will provide insights into the processes and priorities leading brands are taking to ensure they have the right relationships to move forward with purpose. Expect to hear best practices on what you really need to know for ingredient, supplier, and co-man approvals.
Senior Manager - Supplier Quality
Hudsonville Ice Cream
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Maria White
Senior Manager - Supplier QualityHudsonville Ice CreamMaria White is the Senior Manager of Supplier Quality at Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream, with a strong background in quality management. With a career spanning various roles at Agropur Inc. and Mead Johnson Nutrition, she brings over a decade of expertise to her current position. Maria excels in ensuring top-notch quality standards and supplier management.
VP Of Quality Systems
1800 Flowers
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Gary Smith
VP Of Quality Systems1800 FlowersGary Smith is the Vice President of Quality Systems at 1-800 Flowers, specializing in food safety and product quality. With a rich history in the field, he leads organizations towards world-class food safety and product quality supply chain programs. Gary has a master's degree in environmental microbiology and has served in roles spanning from environmental sanitarian to VP of Food Safety Services at Eurofins Scientific. His expertise includes food safety auditing, certifications, program development, and team leadership. -
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm (MST)
Keeping Pace with Regulatory Change Management
Expert PanelLearn how to develop a strategic program to meet the ever-evolving and complex regulatory landscape.
As food, beverage, and supplement companies navigate today’s regulatory environment, regulatory and compliance professionals must adapt to recent transformative events while preparing for new regulatory requirements and expectations. Join this session to hear from leading experts on how to read regulatory signals and create frameworks to future-proof your business.
Director of Business Development
SGS DigiComply
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Tye Blazey
Director of Business DevelopmentSGS DigiComplyTye Blazey joined the SGS Digicomply team in 2019. He has over fifteen years’ experience delivering software-as-a-service solutions into key industries including CPG, food, agriculture and mobile communications. In his current role he works with SGS Digicomply’s strategic clients and partners to adopt data solutions that address compliance, regulatory and food safety challenges. Tye has held various management positions in product development, sales and marketing having lived and worked in both the United States and Europe. He holds a BA from the University of Washington and an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management.
Regulatory Standards Manager
TraceGains
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Kari Barnes
Regulatory Standards ManagerTraceGainsKari Barnes is TraceGains’ Regulatory Standards Manager and is actively working to expand TraceGains’ existing U.S. standards into global standards for the food and beverage and dietary supplements industries. Kari has nearly 20 years of forward thinking, open-minded, and people-centered leadership experience. She has a B.S. in Biological Sciences and has managed technical laboratories in the fields of molecular genetics and food microbiology. Kari has created, implemented, and maintained quality management systems including SQF, BRCGS, ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 for a major international food ingredient manufacturer. She is well versed in product regulatory compliance, food quality and safety, risk management, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing processes. Kari is passionate about sustainability, environmental protection, and social equity.
Networked Ingredients Functional Consultant
TraceGains
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Sara Jane Bellocchi
Networked Ingredients Functional ConsultantTraceGainsSara Jane has led R&D, quality, and regulatory teams throughout the NPD lifecycle from innovation to commercialization. She has over 10 years of experience in the natural foods industry and an educational background in Nutrition Science and International Food Law and Regulations. Her professional designations include Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI), BRCGS Professional, and Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) through the American Society for Quality (ASQ). She works as a Networked Ingredients Functional Consultant for TraceGains guiding our Strategic Accounts through continuous improvement projects and streamlining their quality and R&D initiatives. -
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm (MST)
Unpacking the Metatrends Driving the Rise of Planet-Friendly, Personalized Nutrition
Explore the must-know trends driving F&B new product success.
Year after year, leading metatrends—a measure of the trends of the trends— reveal a tight interweaving of sustainable food systems and plant-forward eating. At the same time, the scope of the well-being metatrends indicate that consumers are seeking dietary approaches that emphasize nutrient density while supporting both physical and mental health. Join Dr. Rachel Cheatham as she examines top Foodscape Metatrends™ in order to anticipate which foods, beverages, form factors, and ingredients will continue to drive planet-friendly, personalized nutrition demands.
Founder and CEO
Foodscape Group, LLC
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Dr. Rachel Cheatham
Founder and CEOFoodscape Group, LLCDr. Rachel Cheatham leads Foodscape Group, LLC, a nutrition strategy consultancy based in Chicago. Serving as a navigation partner, Rachel helps companies conceptualize, position and market healthier foods and beverages in the global marketplace. Rachel holds a PhD in nutritional biochemistry from Tufts University, where she is an Adjunct Assistant Professor. She has been a TV producer, Director at the International Food Information Council, and Senior Vice President at the global PR firm Weber Shandwick. She is a Professional Member of the Institute of Food Technologists and a member of American Society of Nutrition and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. -
Jan 25, 2024 6:00 am - 6:45 am (MST)
Ensuring Accuracy in Nutrition Labelling: Strategies and Best Practices
Delve into the critical importance of generating accurate nutrition labels and the impact it has on consumer health and trust.
We'll explore effective strategies for ensuring accuracy in nutritional information, discussing regulatory guidelines, technological advancements, and industry best practices. The talk will provide insights into how to navigate the complexities of food labelling, emphasizing the role of accurate data, understanding consumer needs, and adhering to evolving regulations. -
9:00 am - 9:30 am (MST)
TraceGains Community Business Ingenuity Awards
Customer DiscussionHear the inspirational stories behind the 2024 Business Ingenuity Award winners.
These awards celebrate the champions who have married the TraceGains solutions into their company’s daily processes to reshape their business and achieve growth and agility. Come hear directly from the winners as they share resourceful tips & tricks to moving forward. -
9:30 am - 10:30 am (MST)
TraceGains Roadmap: Reinforcing the Digital Thread
KeynoteSneak peek of the exciting TraceGains functionality built to help our community move forward, faster.
The TraceGains product roadmap has always been customer-driven. And this year, we've listened to our customer advisors and are excited to share real solutions to help serious everyday struggles for quality, regulatory, and R&D teams. Our solution is now more holistic and comprehensive for teams wanting to innovate faster while keeping compliance tight. Explore the technology behind the F&B industry’s premier networked ingredients marketplace and learn how to power networked data across your organization.
CTO
TraceGains
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AJ Dolan
CTOTraceGainsAs TraceGains CTO, A.J. Dolan has been directing engineering operations and system architecture for the company since day one, helping the company develop numerous patents and solutions used throughout the global food supply chain. He has over 24 years of IT leadership and experience, including developing mission-critical applications used in surgical environments, pioneering spatial database technology and geographical information systems for CATV network design, and creating many K-12 student information and testing systems in use by several states. -
10:45 am - 11:30 am (MST)
Customer Keynote: Boosting Efficiencies from Quality to R&D
Customer DiscussionDiscover the secret sauce (literally) behind one of the fastest-growing spice and sauce manufacturers in the world.
Recently named one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine, OWS Foods has been on a wild ride of digitization and automation for the past few years. Join this session to hear juicy secrets on how they used technology in unexpected ways plus insightful stories for keeping your staff and supply chain partners motivated. For anyone in the community wanting to know exactly how to use TraceGains to your advantage, this is the session to discover technical and actionable direction on ways to drive quality, regulatory, procurement, and R&D programs forward using our technology!
Director of Food Safety and Quality
OWS Foods
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Gary Murphy
Director of Food Safety and QualityOWS FoodsGary Murphy, a food industry veteran with over two decades of experience, currently serves as the Director of Food Safety and Quality at Old World Spices & Seasonings. His career includes key roles as the Director of Quality and Food Safety at Zumbro River Brand Inc, Supply Chain Quality Manager at PepsiCo, and Quality Manager at The Nature's Bounty Co. He also served as a Quality and Food Safety Manager at Kellogg Company and a Contract Manufacturing Manager at PepsiCo. His expertise encompasses quality improvement, statistical process control, and Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
CTO
OWS Foods
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Russ Meinhardt
CTOOWS FoodsRuss Meinhardt is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OWS Foods, with a remarkable 30+ years of experience in leadership and innovation. Having served as Old World Spice Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, he has spearheaded growth, enhanced processes, and managed multi-million-dollar budgets. Russ's visionary leadership has driven OWS Foods to new heights, making him a pivotal figure in the industry.
Food Scientist
OWS Foods
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Erin Coleman
Food ScientistOWS FoodsErin Coleman is a Food Scientist at OWS Foods, bringing a wealth of experience in the food industry. With roles in R&D at Weston Foods and packaging expertise at Frito-Lay, Erin's contributions have been instrumental in product development. Erin holds a Bachelor's degree in Bakery Science from Kansas State University.
Quality Manager
OWS Foods
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Mariquious Jackson
Quality ManagerOWS FoodsMariquious Jackson, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager at OWS Foods, is an expert in food safety and microbiology. With extensive experience, including serving as an Adjunct Professor at South Arkansaa College and QA Supervisor at De Wafelbakkers, he manages quality and sanitation programs, internal audits, and preventive controls at OWS Foods. He's dedicated to reducing foodborne pathogen risks and promoting industry-wide food safety.
Lead Senior Food Scientist
OWS Foods
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Evan Miller
Lead Senior Food ScientistOWS FoodsEvan Miller is the Lead Senior Food Scientist at OWS Foods. She is a Certified Food Scientist with over 9 years of experience in the industry, holding roles in food safety, regulatory, and R&D. Her commitment to innovation and quality have helped propel OWS Foods expand product lines and R&D capabilities.
VP Procurement
OWS Foods
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John Haase
VP ProcurementOWS FoodsJohn Haase serves as the Vice President of Procurement at OWS Foods. With an impressive background in procurement, he has held key positions at industry-leading companies, including PCI Pharma Services, Johnson Controls, Gehl Food & Beverage, and Taylor Company. John's expertise and experience are instrumental in ensuring the efficient sourcing of materials and supporting OWS Foods' supply chain. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Chief R&D Officer
OWS Foods
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Jere Bahner
Chief R&D OfficerOWS FoodsJere Bahner, Chief R&D Officer and Corporate Chef at OWS Foods, boasts over 25 years of experience in the food industry. His extensive role encompasses both culinary expertise and R&D leadership, with extensive knowledge in food science, quality assurance, and various aspects of food manufacturing. His culinary skills and operational insights have helped propel innovation and quality at OWS Foods. -
11:30 am - 12:00 pm (MST)
Ask the Expert Lunch Break Sessions: Packaging & Food Materials Regulations and Compliance- Sponsored by knoell USA
Expert PanelGet immediate answers to your most pressing questions from leading F&B experts.
Join one of these fast-paced, interactive sessions to hear in-depth answers to the most common questions heard from experts in the field. Have a burning question specific to you? You’ll be able to ask your questions and up-vote other’s questions to receive instant info meant to help you move faster.
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Food Contact Materials
knoell USA
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Tina Robertson
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Food Contact Materialsknoell USATina Robertson is a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Food Contact Materials at knoell USA LLC, based out of Chicago. She provides regulatory support and to ensure compliance of food contact materials, reviews product compositions in accordance with global regulations, and prepares registration dossiers of food contact materials (FCM) in USA, EU, and Asia.
She has a law degree from the University of Alabama, School of Law. She has a background in assessing and maintaining regulatory compliance for the food contact consumer goods industry in a variety of markets including US and EU as well as years of industry experience in a compliance role for food contact packaging ranging from plastic dairy closures to infant formula lids. -
11:30 am - 12:00 pm (MST)
Ask the Expert Lunch Break Sessions: Food Fraud - Sponsored by EAS Consulting
Expert PanelGet immediate answers to your most pressing questions from leading F&B experts.
Join one of these fast-paced, interactive sessions to hear in-depth answers to the most common questions heard from experts in the field. Have a burning question specific to you? You’ll be able to ask your questions and up-vote other’s questions to receive instant info meant to help you move faster.
Senior Director Food Safety Consulting
EAS Consulting Group
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Tim Lombardo
Senior Director Food Safety ConsultingEAS Consulting GroupA widely regarded expert in food safety and microbiology with over 25 years of direct experience leading these programs at a variety of manufacturing facilities. Tim’s direct experience includes dairy, infant formula ingredients, baked goods, nuts, and nut products, fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, spices, color flavors, and other ingredients, and many others. -
11:30 am - 12:00 pm (MST)
Ask the Expert: Traceability—Sponsored by Food Leadership Group
Expert PanelGet immediate answers to your most pressing questions from leading F&B experts.
Join one of these fast-paced, interactive sessions to hear in-depth answers to the most common questions heard from experts in the field. Have a burning question specific to you? You’ll be able to ask your questions and up-vote other’s questions to receive instant info meant to help you move faster. -
11:30 am - 12:00 pm (MST)
Ask the Expert: Nutrition Calculation
Expert PanelGet immediate answers to your most pressing questions from leading F&B experts.
Join one of these fast-paced, interactive sessions to hear in-depth answers to the most common questions heard from experts in the field. Have a burning question specific to you? You’ll be able to ask your questions and up-vote other’s questions to receive instant info meant to help you move faster.
VP of Product Management
TraceGains
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Greg Heartman
VP of Product ManagementTraceGainsGreg is a strategic product leader with over 20 years experience in technology and digital media. He joins Tracegains from Healthnotes, Inc. where he led all aspects of Product Lifecycle – strategic direction, development, go-to-market, and customer success. His diversity of experience across products and markets – from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 enterprises, from consumer to enterprise SaaS – gives him a broad strategic perspective and ability to apply innovative product solutions to realize real customer value.
Networked Ingredients Functional Consultant
TraceGains
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Sara Jane Bellocchi
Networked Ingredients Functional ConsultantTraceGainsSara Jane has led R&D, quality, and regulatory teams throughout the NPD lifecycle from innovation to commercialization. She has over 10 years of experience in the natural foods industry and an educational background in Nutrition Science and International Food Law and Regulations. Her professional designations include Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI), BRCGS Professional, and Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) through the American Society for Quality (ASQ). She works as a Networked Ingredients Functional Consultant for TraceGains guiding our Strategic Accounts through continuous improvement projects and streamlining their quality and R&D initiatives. -
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm (MST)
Doing More with Less
Expert PanelDiscover ways to optimize your team, your supply chain, and your operations with actionable, real-world examples.
The day-to-day isn't the same old day-to-day. The F&B supply chain is evolving into a complex global network, with complex global challenges. At the same time, we can't just throw people at challenges anymore and expect good results. Come explore the myriad of reasons driving teams to take a second look at how they're operating. Learn about useful techniques, technologies, and processes to help you run lean while maintaining growth and success.
Contract Manufacturing Quality Manager
Ferrara
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Brendan Stover
Contract Manufacturing Quality ManagerFerraraBrendan Stover, the Contract Manufacturing Quality Manager at Ferrara, has a distinguished career spanning over a decade in the food industry. His expertise includes roles at Mars, Nutrisystem, Inc., CSM Bakery Solutions, and Sugar Foods Corporation. Brendan excels in supplier quality and process analysis, driving quality management across various locations. -
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm (MST)
Make Data Useful Again: Building an Analytics Strategy that Drives Product Performance
Customer DiscussionAre you tired of sifting through vast amounts of data that don't provide the valuable insights you need for your business?
We understand that not all data is created equal, and it can be overwhelming to determine which information truly matters for making critical decisions. In today's digital world, where every solution promises data insights, finding the right analytics and meaningful insights is crucial for success. Join our panel discussion where seasoned F&B industry experts will share their hard-earned lessons and best practices for navigating the data deluge. Learn how they have successfully identified and utilized the data that matters, enabling them to drive important decisions and uncover critical gaps in visibility to revolutionize product data and processes.
Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance
Wingstop Restaurants
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Senior Director, Product Marketing,
TraceGains
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Paul Bradley
Senior Director, Product Marketing,TraceGainsOver 20 years' experience in product marketing and development in the technology and consulting industries, focusing on the food and beverage, restaurant, and retail industries. Worked with some of the largest and most dynamic brands in the industry. Dedicated to helping businesses gain resiliency in the current market through technology.
Senior Technical Manager of Supply & Regulatory
T. Marzetti
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Erin Tarr
Senior Technical Manager of Supply & RegulatoryT. MarzettiErin Tarr is a seasoned professional in the world of supply chain and regulatory affairs. As the Senior Technical Manager at T. Marzetti, Erin brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the table. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring compliance and quality, Erin plays a pivotal role in optimizing T. Marzetti's supply chain operations and navigating the complex landscape of regulatory standards. With a proven track record of successfully managing technical aspects of the business, Erin is a reliable and dedicated leader. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to streamline processes make her an indispensable asset to the T. Marzetti team. -
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm (MST)
Closing Remarks and Raffle Winners
Expert Panel
SVP of Marketing and Business Development
TraceGains
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Gary Iles
SVP of Marketing and Business DevelopmentTraceGainsTechnology innovator and leader who has designed categories and innovative customer experiences throughout his career. Whether through software applications or buying journeys, brings a portfolio of successful experiences driving industry change. Led concept-through-deployment efforts of industry leading billing analytics software, award winning customer portal designs, and advanced unified collaboration SaaS applications.
