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Events

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.

Thriving Beverage Category Survived – and During a Global Pandemic

Event/Host: Supply Side West
Location: Las Vegas, NV | SupplySide Stage
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Will Lennon, Chief Operations Officer
Date: 10/26/2021
The healthy beverage market has boomed, driven by consumer demand for functional drinks during COVID-19. This session explores market trends, including CBD and immunity categories, novel ingredients like adaptogens, and formulation challenges and solutions in beverage innovation.
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The Next Big Thing – Trends in the Plant-based Space

Event/Host: Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network
Location: Virtual
Speakers: Ilana Orlofsky, Senior Marketing Manager
Date: 03/11/2021
Join three plant-based food industry leaders discussing Impossible Foods' $200 million raise in 2020 and its impact. Explore innovation imperatives and future growth waves in plant-based foods. Discover trends in CPG, foodservice, and beyond. Don't miss insights into the next big thing in the category for 2021 and beyond.
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Coconut Master Class

Event/Host: Imbibe & Invico Worldwide
Location: Virtual
Speakers: Jason Dompeling, Senior Manager Product Developer
Date: 01/27/2021
Join Jason Dompeling, Beverage Scientist, and Arnold Thorstad, Co-Founder of Covico, for a deep dive into coconut products. They'll tackle technical challenges like emulsification and stabilization of coconut milk, and enhancing sweetness in coconut water. This webinar on January 27 at 1 PM covers sustainability and innovative concepts, perfect for newcomers and industry veterans alike.
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Mocktails

Event/Host: Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network
Location: Virtual
Speakers: Ilana Orlofsky, Senior Marketing Manager
Date: 10/29/2020
Don't miss this virtual event on navigating the liquor and spirit industry. Explore trends, innovations, and challenges facing brands in this sector. Learn strategies to launch, grow, or solidify your brand presence. Join industry leaders Ilana Orlofsky (Imbibe) and Jeff Underwood (Menu Collective) for insights into the Chicagoland spirit market.
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Foreseeing Flavor

Event/Host: Flavors and Fragrances Conference
Location: Virtual
Speakers: Ilana Orlofsky, Senior Marketing Manager
Date: 09/28/2020
"Flavors and Fragrances" is an event focusing on new ideas and trends in the flavor and fragrance industries. It offers a market overview, growth projections, and discussions on innovations. Imbibe uses consumer values (the ATIONS) to predict and categorize CPG product development, focusing on flavor trends in growing beverage categories like botanicals and exotic fruits.
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Sugar Reduction Strategies and Solutions for Beverages

Event/Host: Prepared Foods New Products Conference
Location: Virtual
Speakers: Andy Dratt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
Date: 09/14/2020
Imbibe's CCO, Andy Dratt, explores sugar's role in beverages and alternative sweetener solutions, highlighting novel technologies for optimal sweetness. WW's Wesley Boas discusses consumer perception and palatability of sugar-free products. Gain insider strategies to enhance profitability in this insightful session on sweetener innovation and consumer trends.
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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.