Virgo Publishing, Phoenix, has announced details of the interactive education program for the 5th Annual Focus on the Future Executive Conference and Retreat, taking place Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2007 at the Caleo Resort & Spa. Scottsdale, AZ.
The education program, cosponsored by InterHealth Nutraceuticals and Lesaffre Group, runs Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 from 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. Sessions led by prominent experts will address the future of the healthy food industry in several key areas. Education highlights include:
A panel discussion on energy drinks and functional beverages moderated by Jim Tonkin, president, Tonkin Consulting, and featuring Richard Lamb, Balance Bar founder and current president of FRS, and Steve Allen, vice president of new product development, Nestlé USA.
Todd Abraham, vice president of R&D, Kraft Foods, will join a panel of leading R&D professionals to examine the challenges of creating healthier foods without sacrificing taste.
Steve French, managing partner, Natural Marketing Institute, will present actionable data and analysis on consumer attitudes and behaviors toward food and health.
David Thibodeau, managing director, Canaccord Adams, will discuss the financial performance of the functional food sector.
Laurie Demeritt, president and C.O.O., The Hartman Group, will present findings from a nationwide study on consumer food habits and trends.
Additional events and sponsors include: Golf Outing, Deerland Enzymes; Welcome Reception, National Enzyme Co.; Welcome Dinner, KGK Synergize; Continental Breakfasts, Unigen Pharmaceuticals and Wild Flavors; Luncheons, SourceOne Global Partners and Kyowa Hakko; Happy Hours, Blue California and Lonza; Session Breaks, Watson and Beijing Gingko Group; and Dessert Reception, AIDP. Focus on the Future attendees will also visit the FBR Open, the PGA’s largest tournament, and enjoy a private, catered tent sponsored by E.T. Horn Co., HerbaKraft, Life Sciences Research Office and Santa Cruz Nutritionals.
For more information about Focus on the Future 2007, log on to www.focusonthefuture.net, or call Virgo Publishing at 480/990-1101, ext. 1053.
