Fresh Forward

There’s nothing stale about the fresh category in retail, which is arguably turning the food retail business on its head. It’s the ultimate disruptive category when competing for business share.

FreshForward is a senior executive thought-leadership event—exclusive and invitation-only. We tackle the future of fresh at retail with lively discussion, generating new ideas and actionable steps on:

The impact of disruptive technology in fresh foods
Next steps to boosting food safety in fresh
Game changing strategies for food loss, packaging and sustainability

2018 Attendees

FreshForward Offers:

STRATEGIZING

Stimulate fresh ideas in a unique learning environment
Industry leaders facilitate a distinctive learning experience

NETWORKING

Foster valuable, executive-level business relationships
Rotating discussion groups maximize valuable networking

CURRENT DATA

Tackle key, fresh perimeter issues
Strategic, high-level planning and candid, open discussions

2018 FreshForward Wrap-up

The future of the food industry was the main topic of discussion during the inaugural FreshForward conference in Chicago, where leading grocers, marketers, shippers, growers, and processors gathered to discuss the latest trends and issues affecting the fresh food industry. Held for two days in September 2018, conference panel discussions focused on four major issues: The Evolving Consumer, Global Food Production, Combating Food Loss, and The Blurring Boundaries of Foodservice. Each panel consisted of industry experts, including representatives from some of the industry’s leading retailers, producers, and analysts.