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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.

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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How Companies Make a Difference

Event/Host: Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network and The Hatchery
Location: Chicago, IL
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
Date: 09/14/2022
Investing in community isn't just a choice but a commitment, reaping dividends in economic growth, jobs, and unity. Discover transformative initiatives at this event, where industry leaders share how they enhance local landscapes. Join The Hatchery Chicago and Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network to discuss and enjoy local flavors, fostering business and societal growth in Chicago's vibrant community.
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Innovative, Better for You Beverages: What’s Next?

Event/Host: Prepared Foods New Products Conference
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
Date: 09/13/2022
Andy Dratt, Imbibe's CCO, hosts a panel at the Prepared Foods Magazine New Products Conference on 2022's influential flavors and trends in better-for-you beverages. Join discussions with Jacob Lopata from Xoca World, Jordan Tepper of Apologue, and Susan Walters-Flood from The Planting Hope Company to anticipate impacts on 2023's product launches.
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for all beverage categories, sugar reduction, the evolving regulatory climate, taste modulation,
sustainability, functional ingredients, and product, ingredient, and flavor trends.

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