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PROCESS EXPO

South Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, USA
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Howard Telford Senior Industry Manager - Soft Drinks

Session date and time:

2 Nov 21 | CT: 08:00 AM - 5 Nov 21 | CT: 04:00 PM

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PROCESS EXPO showcases all aspects of the food and beverage processing and packaging industry, uniting all industry sectors.

The show floor features 400+ exhibiting companies from around the world, making PROCESS EXPO a place for processing and packaging professionals seeking the latest technology, advancements and equipment. The event represents the pinnacle of food technology bringing together the world's most successful food and beverage processors, packaging professionals, equipment manufacturers, and leaders in the field of academia.

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Session title: The Future of Food: Attitude Shifts and Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry

Session description: Health and wellness, sustainability, customization and uniqueness. Decades ago, it was Burger King that offered to “have it your way”. That is just a given for today’s consumer, whether it be a hamburger or a glass of water. Food and beverage manufacturers have gone out of their way to provide a wide variety of options to please our palate and feel good about the foods we choose to eat, and there is no going back. Join industry experts in this eye-opening session which will focus on current trends and offer predictions for what consumers will be demanding in the years to come.

Session date and time: Thursday, 4 November at 8 AM CDT

Speaker name and title: 

Howard Telford, Head of Soft Drinks, Euromonitor International

Keith Nunes, Editor, Food Business News

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