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Connect with Imbibers at industry events in person and across the web.

Our thought leadership helps shape the future through active participation at some of the most popular industry events. Reach out to marketing@imbibeinc.com to collaborate.

Formulating Clean Labels with Clean Colors and Flavors

Event/Host: Informa
Location: Virtual
Speakers: John Higgs, Associate Principal Scientist
Date: 06/20/2024
John Higgs, a senior scientist at Imbibe since 2007, formulates diverse beverages, including clean-label options, using functional ingredients. With a microbiology background from Ohio University, he has developed hundreds of products, transforming novel ideas into market-ready beverages for entrepreneurs and industry leaders over his 15-year tenure.
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Navigating the Green Wave: Exploring Trends and Technical Tactics in the Cannabis Beverage Landscape

Event/Host: Cannabis Products Insider
Location: Virtual
Speakers: Shehzad Hoosein, SVP R&D and Innovation
Date: 11/16/2023
Discover the latest trends and technical tactics in the cannabis beverage industry. Join us for insights on navigating the green wave and understanding the evolving landscape of cannabis-infused drinks.
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Innovation: Delivering Value for your Consumers

Event/Host: Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network
Location: Imbibe HQ, Chicago, IL
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer (Imbibe), Erin Costello, Senior Marketing Associate (Imbibe), Ashley Sabo, Technical Sales Specialist (Edlong), Amy Usiak, R&D Lead (JPG Resources), Michael O'Brien, President North America Appetizers Division (McCain Foods)
Date: 11/01/2023
At The Cannabis Drink Expo, Imbibe's Andy Dratt will tackle the complexities of formulating stable, flavorful cannabis beverages. Addressing taste and market trends, he'll explore strategies for brands to succeed in this growing industry amid unique challenges.
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Navigating the Cannabis Beverage Frontier: Formulating for the Future

Event/Host: Cannabis Drinks Expo
Location: Chicago, IL
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
Date: 08/01/2023
At The Cannabis Drink Expo, Imbibe's Andy Dratt will tackle the complexities of formulating stable, flavorful cannabis beverages. Addressing taste and market trends, he'll explore strategies for brands to succeed in this growing industry amid unique challenges.
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Product Formulation: Is Sugar Reduction Real?

Event/Host: International Sweetener Colloquium
Location: La Quinta, CA
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
Date: 02/28/2023
Andy Dratt, Imbibe’s CCO, joins experts at the International Sweetener Colloquium 2023 to explore reducing added sugars and using low-calorie sweeteners amid upcoming policy pressures. Panelists include leaders from The Sugar Association and Food Directions LLC. Gain insights into beverage formulation and industry updates on February 28 in La Quinta, CA.
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Innovative Beverage Formulation: Complications and Considerations

Event/Host: SupplySide West 2022
Location: Las Vegas, NV | SupplySide Stage
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
Date: 11/02/2022
Beverage formulation blends art and science to capture consumer loyalty. Addressing popular need-states involves navigating ingredient, packaging, and processing complexities. Imbibe’s Andy Dratt discusses formulation challenges, innovation in trending categories, and strategies for market impact. Gain insights into balancing novel ingredients with supply chain, cost, and regulatory considerations for successful product development.
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Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event?

Our expertise extends across various technical topics (animal and plant-based protein, acid, etc.)
for all beverage categories, sugar reduction, the evolving regulatory climate, taste modulation,
sustainability, functional ingredients, and product, ingredient, and flavor trends.