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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.

Innovating “around” the Fountain

Event/Host: Research Chef’s Association Annual Show
Location: Savannah, GA
Speakers: Andy Dratt
Date: 03/26/2018
As traditional soda sales decline, consumers demand healthier beverages. Restaurants must adapt by offering clean label options and using alternative ingredients. Dratt will discuss market trends, provide product insights, and share practical solutions for menu innovation, focusing on clean labels, reduced sugar, and novel beverages within operational limits.
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The Cost of Clean Label

Event/Host: Mid-America Food Processor Association’s Annual Conference
Location: Columbus, OH
Speakers: Will Lennon
Date: 02/28/2018
Imbibe’s COO, Will Lennon, will discuss the challenges of the clean label movement and share strategies to overcome them. He'll address managing regulatory hurdles, hidden costs, lead times, and capacity issues. The session will also cover setting customer expectations and implementing a clean label supply chain.
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Functional Beverages and Beyond: Trendy Ingredients and Benefits Consumers Demand

Event/Host: Flavorcon
Location: Chicago, IL
Speakers: Ilana Orlofsky
Date: 10/24/2017
This 45-minute session will explore the hottest trends in established and emerging beverage categories. It will cover the growth of functional beverages, driven by sophisticated formulations and the health benefits of various ingredients. The session will also examine popular and lesser-known ingredients, their alignment with consumer demand, and anticipated market changes in the coming years.
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Lessons Learned From a Career in New Product Launches

Event/Host: SupplySide West
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Speakers: Joe Farinella
Date: 09/28/2017
Learn from 15 years of product development experience to anticipate and mitigate challenges in food science. This session offers strategies to avoid last-minute surprises and wasted resources. Real-world case studies illustrate how to identify root causes of issues, ensuring successful beverage launches through robust testing and proactive problem-solving in ingredients, formulations, production, and packaging processes.
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Cost Considerations When Choosing Clean Label Ingredients

Event/Host: SupplySide West
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Speakers: Will Lennon
Date: 09/26/2017
Will Lennon, Imbibe's Senior VP of Operations, will discuss implementing a clean label supply chain at SupplySide West's Clean Label Summit. His session will highlight the supply chain impact of transitioning to cleaner labels. Lennon aims to provide solutions for brand owners, emphasizing thorough testing, verification, and global compliance alongside speakers from Armstrong Teasdale and Mercaris.
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The Hottest Beverage Trends and In-Demand Functional Ingredients

Event/Host: R&D Applications Seminar
Location: Lombard, IL
Speakers: Andy Dratt
Date: 08/02/2017
In 2017, beverages are increasingly sought after for health benefits like digestive health, immunity support, and sustained energy. This session emphasizes the growing significance of ingredient choices in product branding and marketing. It will showcase how innovative beverages integrate trendy, global ingredients to meet evolving consumer demands.
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