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Education & EPPS Programs
Monday, February 19, 2024
Sustainability, Innovation, and Consumer Insights in Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa
30 minutes
Monday, February 19th | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Consumers are seeking to make good choices for the planet, and for themselves creating opportunities for innovation in coffee, tea, and cocoa products. Join us to learn about the latest trends shaping these industries, from sustainable practices to innovative flavors. 
Olga Preston, Manager of Business Development
Fair Trade USA
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
ECRM Roundtables
40 minutes
Tuesday, February 20th | 5:50 PM - 6:30 PM

This is a great networking event giving participants the opportunity to discuss relevant industry topics in a round table format with fellow industry professionals sitting at the table.

Consumer Spotlight
  • Discussion around today's shopper, and how best to serve their needs and wants
Achieving growth beyond inflation
  • Price, distribution, promotion, trends, what does it take to win in today's environment
Trends in retail today & coming tomorrow
  • Discuss key trends and opportunities in today's market
  • How will AI impact trends for the future
Successful partnerships to win at retail
  • Discuss examples of buyer and seller partnerships that help everyone win
  • Explore ways to achieve success through industry relationships and partners
Driving excitement in center store
  • Discuss innovative concepts, best practices and ideas
  • Examples of how other areas of the store have transformed