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We will be having lots of new products and application from Videometer A/S - "We measure what you see - and beyond" in the field of #agriculture #foodtesting #seed #pharmaceutical industries. #nondestructivetesting #imaging

Next week, I’ll be attending Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST, for the FIRST time! I’ll be watching lectures, taking part in networking events, and exploring the expo floor to get inspired by the diverse innovation in our industry. If you’ll be at IFT FIRST this year, let me know, and we can set aside time to connect! I would love to see you there! #IFTfirst #foodscience

In case you missed it — we've uncovered the top flavor trends of the season and the brand collaborations that are grabbing the spotlight.🍦 You can explore our insights in our flavors report. #flavor #foodandbeverage #foodanddrink

Who is going to be at #PAWorld / #PeopleAnalyticsWorld in London next Wed and Thu? Let's catch up / inhale coffee / clink a glass of wine / mutter on about cool stuff, together. #workforceplanning #SWP #Skillstech #PeopleAnalytics

Looking for the latest ingredient innovations for your most challenging R&D projects? Then you don’t want to miss #IFTFirst next month in Chicago! Palmer Holland is excited to have a joint booth with CEAMSA, #4020. My goal is to connect in-person to help you understand: ✨ What the hottest up and coming functional ingredients are ✨ How you can leverage your existing brand equity and production capabilities to expand business opportunities ✨ Where markets and applications are headed based on consumer trends, and how you can disrupt the marketplace ✨ How to set your supply chain up for success So… how about we meet for #happyhour to discuss your goals and how we can help? Drop what you’ll be looking for at the show in the comments below! P.S. Did I mention we’ll be serving Spanish Rioja wine and Jamon? 🍷 🍖

When your team puts in the effort, we put in the care. At speeqr, we believe that a happy team is a productive team. That's why we're committed to taking care of you, and that includes feeding your belly as well as your mind! When you're working hard to deliver exceptional results, we're working hard to deliver exceptional eats. From savory snacks to satisfying meals, we're serving up delicious food to keep your energy levels high and your focus sharp. So, whether you're crunching numbers, brainstorming ideas, or collaborating with colleagues, know that we've got your back (and your stomach!) covered. Our team is dedicated to providing a supportive and nourishing work environment that fuels your success. So, go ahead and give it your all - we'll be here, serving up a plate of motivation and a side of scrumptious food to keep you going! #TeamCare #EmployeeWellness #FoodForThought #FuelYourSuccess #HappyTeamHappyLife #CompanyCulture #EmployeeAppreciation #FoodieFun #TeamBuilding

Summer days, drifting away…. So as Summer officially ends, although it never seemed to arrive in Manchester, I’ve been wrapping up my projects before going on hols. Whilst the weather disappointed, the breadth of projects I’ve been fortunate enough to be part of with Good Sense Research has been a delight! From confectionery to cheese; restaurants to ready meals; tomatoes to tortillas; cider to chicken plus organics, frozen, condiments and pizza as well, I’ve been on a food and drink journey of discovery with consumers and shoppers up and down the land! Getting up close and personal with households as they shared their opinions and experiences in meal and snack provision, brand engagement, decision making and trade offs. We’ve used Interactive Workshops, Shopalongs, Cookalongs, Shopper Shoes, On-line communities, 1-2-1 depths interviews and fabulous Discussion Groups (often maligned, but, when done well, an invaluable forum to examine and challenge attitudes and build opportunities) and it’s been a joy! It’s been especially rewarding to work collaboratively with our Food Innovation Solutions experts- special shout out to Olly, Kate, Danny and Finn as they have helped client teams action the insights, bringing inspirational innovation across menus, products and packaging. I’ve also been struck by the bravery of client teams in experimenting with new approaches and especially putting their faith in their audiences/potential audiences in completing challenging pre tasks to help us provide a more holistic context for insight capture. And I’ve got a total buzz from sharing learnings and recommendations in a series of animated and energetic debrief/workshops! I’m so very lucky to love the work I do and the people I work with- although I am ready for a short break and making the most of late summer nights! Can’t wait to see what Autumn brings… PS. No apologies for the slightly smug tone of this post- it’s been a glorious summer 🤗 https://lnkd.in/dYyFUCW8 #consumerinsights #shopperinsights #innovation

Yesterday I attended the Foot for Thought: Spring Parade 2024 at Artis. It was hosted by the The Net Positive Partner Program with a deep dive into the footprint of our current food system and how we can take a step towards a more sustainable future of food. It was an impressive day! The day started with Maarten Oonk telling about how we should look at what can be done, not looking at a confirmation of the problem. Courage, commitment and conviction is needed. After that there was an interesting conversation with Niels Boetje (Cargill) and Babs Dijkshoorn (Achmea). We need to work together within and outside the company throughout the chain. A collaboration through sectors is needed to make a bold move. An interesting question asked by the audience was how to divide time between fixing daily tasks vs. net positive goals. The reaction was that 93% of the time we work on things we need to fix today, 6% we work on what we need to fix tomorrow and we have very little time for priorities for the longer term. Key message: be bold. During the day we had two break-outs. One of the break-outs I attended was from the Food Cabinet - creative agency for good food. Interesting to learn more about 6 food profiles based on how much time, money, and effort the consumer is willing to invest in the purchasing process versus whether a consumer is more likely to go for the tasty choice or the conscious choice. The day ended with Diederick Croese who told us more about the knowledge of the world (head), knowledge of self (heart) and moral courage (hands). Also interesting to take into account that some people take the goals as a starting point whilst others take the principle as a starting point. To conclude my impression of the day: the key to transformative growth is to see the opportunity space and experiment. What will you do differently tomorrow?

What can we learn from the fast food and beverage brands that top the global Citizen Brands index? How is industry giant McDonald's successfully attracting new talent? And why is localisation so critical in the race to win new customers? Join Nathan Watts and Tim Parker for a 45-minute virtual session on how fast food and beverage brands can leverage the learnings from our flagship Citizen Brands study to find balanced growth in an unbalanced world. Get in touch to secure your spot: irina.wale@conrandesigngroup.com #branding #brandstrategy #event #citizenbrands

Awesome article in CSP on the S&S change to InnoVisors! Check it out: