Topic: Driving Traffic - What are brands and retailers doing today that helps drive traffic to stores? Moderator: Joe Kosela, Purchasing Manager at Frisch's Restaurants Inc.
Topic: Conscious Consumers - Issues and solutions around sustainability. Moderator: Breanna Van Otterloo, Dining Food & Safety & Nutrition Specialist at University of California - Santa Cruz
Topic: Top Trends - Organic, Plant-Based, Whole Foods and Gluten Free. Moderator: Niall Phelan, Co-CEO at The Naked Collection
Topic: Innovation - What elements are driving innovation in the food and beverage industry? Moderator: Nita Tomie, Director Product Development & Sales at Optimum Solutions Canada
Topic: Supply Chain - Is there opportunity in disruption? Moderator: Zane Paschal, Director of Supply Chain at Teriyaki MadnessThis round table discussion forum will give university buyers the opportunity to collaborate, network and discuss key challenges, trends and topics facing our industry today.
Please note this round table is open to University Buyer Attendees Only
TOPIC: Reinventing Campus Dining, discussion around how Colleges & Universities are adapting to meet students needs post-pandemic
· Staffing
· Technology
· Students dietary changes
· Grab-N-Go
· Food Safety
· Take out packaging