Monday Super Breakfast Session
February 11, 2013 • 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Fresh Foods: Consumer, Marketplace and Environmental Trends
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Fresh departments are the single most important point of differentiation for the independent operator. Understanding trends in produce and other fresh departments is critical to maintaining that competitive edge. With a panel of retailers, wholesalers and suppliers, we will look forward and explore how the industry will adjust to changes in consumer shopping and eating habits as well as respond to environmental conditions affecting the supply and demand of key commodities. Learn creative ways retailers, wholesalers and suppliers can partner to improve merchandising and grow sales.
Allen Milam, Owner/President, Milam’s Markets
Mike Bove, Vice President, Perishables, Nash Finch Company
Jan DeLyser, Vice President, Marketing, California Avocado Commission
Howard Nager, Vice President, Marketing, Domex Superfresh Growers
Bryan Silberman, President & CEO, Produce Marketing Association
Tuesday Super Breakfast Session
February 12, 2013 • 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM
The Meat Department of the Future
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The meat department is the heart of any independent grocer's operation. Yet many changes are in store that will affect the way retailers serve their customers. A panel of independent retailers and meat suppliers will look at consumer trends and market issues, like weather, meat supplies, and the implications of in-store meat cutters vs case ready. We’ll explore the market forces that will affect the meat department and discuss creative ways retailers and suppliers can work together to build sales.
Bob Buonomano, President, Wyndham IGA
Steve Hermann, Vice President, Paul’s Supermarket
Mike Bove, Vice President, Perishables, Nash Finch Company
Patrick Fleming, Director, Retail Marketing, The Pork Board
Barry Carpenter, President and CEO, North American Meat Association
Trevor Amen, Director, Market Intelligence – B2B Marketing, National Cattleman’s Beef Association
