The 3rd Annual Food Manufacturing & Safety Forum 2013 will discuss the key challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers in today’s economy. Through a combination of case studies, keynote sessions, interactive workshops, attendees will learn how to streamline production processes, improve efficiency while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

With soaring commodity prices and fragile consumer confidence, food manufacturers are faced with the daunting task of delivering safe affordable products while maintaining and improving profitability. As a result, there has never been a more critical time for food companies to improve their manufacturing processes and cut costs to stay ahead of the competition.

Now in its third successful year, join us for the Food Manufacturing & Safety Forum 2013, February 26-27, 2013 at The Fairmont, Dallas, Texas.

THIS YEAR’S HOT TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Responding to Changing Regulations, Consumer Trends & Innovative Technologies
Presented by Dexter Manning, Partner, Audit Services, National Food & Beverage Practice Leader,
Grant Thornton LLP USA
• Building a Comprehensive Culture of Safety as part of Starbucks’ Continued Growth and Expansion into New Markets
Presented by Michael Page, VP, Global Quality & Regulatory,
Starbucks

• Adopting an Holistic & Integrated Approach to QBD Implementation
Presented by Len Heflich, VP, Quality Systems,
Bimbo Bakeries USA

• Tackling Waste: How Do I Do it and How Can I Benefit?
Presented by Karen Hanner, Director, Manufacturing Partnerships
Feeding America USA OTHER INDUSTRY-LEADING CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

• Brian Lundquist,
VP, Operations,
Leprino Foods USA

• Bradd Eldridge,
Director QA & Compliance, Food Safety & Strategy,
Abbott Nutrition USA