Session 34: Room N-115

Wednesday AM

HOT TOPICS: Keeping the food industry competitive: Changing the odds

“Changing the Odds” focuses on how the food industry is evolving and the macro factors that alter its competitive landscape. What key consumer trends are driving product innovation? Are consumers willing to pay for them? What new products and services have changed the odds? What will be the impact and cost of new technologies and how will key stakeholders in our industry use them? With panel members representing our industry’s diversity, you won’t want to miss this exciting hot topic.
Time: 9:00 AM
34-1Trends and innovation changing the odds of success
A. E. SLOAN
34-2Nanobiotechnology: Think small for advances in food safety and security
R. A. DURST
34-3Communicating with consumers: Building trust to change the odds of success
C. M. BRUHN
34-4The food industry challenge: Leveraging technology and innovation to achieve real business growth
W. S. BOARDMAN
34-5Emerging issues and the regulatory environment changing the odds of success
R. EARL

2004 IFT Annual Meeting, July 12-16 - Las Vegas, NV