A Taste of the Latest Innovation Awaits in Las Vegas at SupplySide West

Posted: September 27, 2021
In: Technical & Industry Guidance

Join Imbibe at SupplySide West – Las Vegas, October 2021

A lot has changed since our last industry event, and it feels like just as much has changed in consumer tastes. Join us in October and we’ll share the latest emerging trends, ingredients and challenges on the horizon for food and beverage manufacturers.

We’ll give you the lowdown on how other industry professionals are approaching product design in the plant-based, sugar-reduced, keto, vegan, fermented, bioengineered and organic-infused marketplace.

We’re also looking forward to connecting with brand owners to talk about the new opportunities offered by our high-performance ingredient solutions. The Senses are some of the most sophisticated taste modulators and maskers on the market and Pre/Sense Stevia can help you achieve a clean sweetness profile across flavors, formats, and applications.

Don’t Miss Imbibe’s Educational Session

Join us on October 26th, where Imbibe CCO, Andy Dratt, and COO, Will Lennon, supported by Imbibe team members, will participate in a panel discussion exploring the macro trends shaping the next wave of innovation. We’ll offer a deep dive into ingredients predicted to remain popular for the next several years, supply chain watch-outs and best practices to ensure seamless and speedy product launches, even against the headwinds of the current climate.

Tuesday October 26th, 9:00am.
South Pacific A at the Mandalay Bay

We’ll also be joined by industry veterans from Vive Organic and Mintel, who will offer unique insights gained from decades of experience in food and beverage.

If you’re heading to SupplySide West, just email thedrinktank@imbibeinc.com and we’ll be sure to set up a time to connect.

You can register for SupplySide West here and sign up for education sessions to gain access to thought leaders and provocative presentations.

See you in Las Vegas!

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