4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
This talk will offer timely perspectives from the head of The GIANT Company, a retailer with a strong commitment and proactive approach to health and well-being.
Introduction from Richie Keirouz, Senior Director, Sales, Mastronardi Produce Limited9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Fresh departments have new openings to meet consumers’ increased demands for health and well-being solutions. These needs advanced during the pandemic and fresh foods is in the sweet spot for health and well-being. Speakers will outline the latest health and well-being strategies, including innovative Food as Medicine programs, to explore how to successfully leverage messaging across the store to connect back to fresh foods and healthy eating solutions.
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10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
10:55 AM - 11:55 AM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Join us for key insights on sustainability from an executive leader of Albertsons Company, a retailer focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact across four pillars: Planet, People, Product, and Community. Through their ESG framework, “Recipe for Change” Albertson's has made a commitment to using its national presence and resources to drive meaningful, proactive change in several areas including sustainability.
Introduction from Kurt Vetter, President, Wonderful Sales at the Wonderful Company.
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The fresh industry and consumers have continued to prioritize sustainability, even in the face of pandemic challenges. Retailers are stepping up sustainability initiatives in areas ranging from packaging to food waste. However, they face hurdles in measuring the results of their efforts across supply chains and communicating their initiatives to consumers and other stakeholders. Speakers at FreshForward will relay the latest strategies for building momentum in the fresh sector and overcoming challenges.
Matt Schwartz, CEO and co-founder, Afresh
John Burry, Partnership & Strategy, Shelf Engine
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Offsite Dinner at The Hanger at Stanley
Our Wednesday evening dinner, generously sponsored by Sunset takes place at the Hangar at Stanley located at 2501 N. Dallas Street, Aurora, CO.
Meet in the hotel lobby of hotel located on the 4th floor at 5:15 p.m. for prompt departure of 5:30 p.m. The event will conclude at 8:30 p.m. for return to hotel by 9:00 p.m.
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
The leader of Hy-Vee, a company with a strong commitment to progress through collaborative efforts, shares essential insights on collaboration and the power of partnerships. From food service partnerships with Wahlburgers to support from tech companies offering cloud-based technologies and robotic automation tools, Hy-Vee continues to demonstrate that retailers don't have to go it alone in today's business landscape.
Introduction from Tim Spencer, President & CEO, Invafresh8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
The industry has growing opportunities to form collaborative partnerships in fresh foods at a time when organizations no longer have the capacity and skill sets to handle all needs on their own. Partnerships can help retailers to boost consumer engagement, drive innovation, leverage the latest technologies, reduce costs and advance efficiencies. Speakers at FreshForward will outline best practices for these partnerships and recent examples of successful collaborative efforts.
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9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
In 2022, the world has faced significant challenges that have continued to disrupt the world of food production and distribution. We have seen inflation, war, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate, supply chain challenges, changing government policies, and even increased talk about deglobalization. In this presentation, Dr. Ira Kalish, Deloitte’s Chief Global Economist, will discusses these issues as he offers his view on continued evolution and what retailers can expect in the future.
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