Grab a seat at the Main Stage and tap into new research, actionable insights, and inspiring ideas from food industry dynamos. With educational programming and interactive opportunities happening every day, there's something for everyone at the Winter Show. Browse session types and speaker highlights below, and start building your Show schedule.
Keynote
Scott Conant on Simplicity and Success, from the James Beard Awards to the Chopped Kitchen
Sunday 11:00 - 11:45
Keynote
Molly Baz on Controversial Condiments, CPG Launches, and Selling Big on Social
Monday 12:00 - 12:45
Acclaimed restaurateur, Food Network star, and cookbook author Scott Conant will grace the Main Stage at the Winter Fancy Food Show to share insights and inspiration from his award-winning career in the kitchen and in front of the camera.
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Recipe developer, New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and founder Molly Baz will take to the Winter Show Main Stage to discuss her journey in the food business and latest leap into CPG with TASTE Editor in Chief Matt Rodbard.
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Retail Strategy & Insights
Understanding the Specialty and Emerging Channels with Albertsons
Sunday 12:00 - 12:45
- Cher Cech, Grocery Sales Manager, Pavilions
- Karen Ivanis-Rogers, Senior Director of Business Ventures, Albertsons
- Carol Ortenberg, CPG strategist and Journalist
Trendsetters: How Innovative Retailers Seek Out Innovation
Tuesday 11:30 - 12:30
- Daniel Scharff, Founder, Startup CPG
- Kelly Landrieu, Principal Planner, Whole Foods Market
- Darren Viscount, Senior Natural Living Category Manager, Bristol Farms
- Angelique Munoz, Buyer – Dry Grocery: Pet Food & Soup, Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
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Trends & Research
Reimagining Your Food Brand in the Age of Innovation
Sunday 2:00 - 2:45
- Michael Wolf, Founder, The Spoon
- Mike Lee, Principal Futurist, The Future Market
- Andrea Hernandez, Founder, Snaxshot
Tariffs and Your Business: What Lies Ahead
Sunday 1:00 - 1:45
- Mario A. Torrico, Associate, Arentfox Schiff LLP
- Tom Gellert, President, Atalanta Corporation
- Scott Jensen, CEO, Kosmos Q
Interactive Panels
How to Succeed in Foodservice (Think Outside the Restaurant!)
Monday 1 - 1:45
- Rodd Willis, Director of Natural/Specialty, Dot Foods
- Nona Lim, Founder & CEO, Nona Lim
- Stephanie Lind, Founder, Elohi Strategic Advisors
Fund Your Future: Investor Panel and Q&A
Tuesday 10:15 - 11:15
- Carol Ortenberg, CPG strategist and Journalist
- Michael Barber, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Novelty Hill Capital LLC
- Kathy Yuh, Vice President, VMG Partners
- John Lowe, Founder, Amok Consumer Growth Fund
Maker Prep Course
Immersive education for early-stage makers. Must be enrolled in Maker Prep to participate.