Explore how San Francisco's dynamic food ecosystem is shaping the future of the industry in this engaging virtual panel discussion. As the epicenter of food innovation, San Francisco continues to drive transformative changes across sustainability, technology, consumer behavior, and product development. This session brings together three industry leaders who are at the forefront of upcycling innovations, emerging analytics technologies, and trend forecasting to provide insights into what's next for food innovation. Join us as we dive into: The growing upcycled food movement and its commercial applications How data analytics is revolutionizing CPG brand strategies and market expansion Emerging food trends and consumer behavior shifts Sustainable solutions and waste mitigation in food manufacturing The intersection of technology and taste in product development Future opportunities in San Francisco's food innovation landscape 

CEU's Eligible: 1 CEU

Speakers:

• Barb Stuckey (Mattson)
• Pilar Ochi (Marketing Consultant)
• Daniel Kurzrock (Upcycled Foods, Inc.)