NOSH Live Winter 2020 - AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:35 PM	Crafting a Growth Focused Innovation Strategy -- Thinking strategically about innovation is key to the success of any company. In this session we’ll hear from Bolthouse Farms CEO Jeff Dunn about how he approaches this process, using the launch of his new sub brand Wunderoots as a case study, as well as his advice for where brands make mistakes with this process. with Jeff Dunn, Chairman and CEO, Bolthouse Farms; Carol Ortenberg, Editor, NOSH
12:45 PM - 1:20 PM	Team, Culture and Hiring for the New CPG Landscape -- If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people who can support you, and your business, through good times and hard times. In this session we’ll hear from three experts about what they’ve learned about team building and culture in 2020 and how they plan to approach hiring efforts in 2021 in light of both a global pandemic as well as a cultural awakening to larger societal and cultural issues. with Alex Cole, Director of Talent, VMG Partners; Sean Conner, Co-Founder & Chief Progress Officer, Force Brands; Ami Desai Mathur, Chief Commercial Officer, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams; Carol Ortenberg, Editor, NOSH
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Navigating the Path Ahead -- There’s no arguing with hard facts! For this session go inside the data with research firm SPINS, looking at what the past year has held, where the industry is headed and what trends could have staying power. with Kathryn Peters, Executive Vice President of Retailer Services, SPINS; Erin Cabrey, Reporter, NOSH, BevNET.com
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM	Deal Breakdown: The Sale of SmartSweets -- Get an inside look into one of the most talked about deals of the year, TPG’s acquisition of low-sugar candy brand SmartSweets. We’ll hear how this confectionary couple came together and what the future holds for candy land. with Tara Bosch, Founder, SmartSweets; Janica Lane, Managing Director, Consumer Investment Banking, Piper Sandler & Co. ; Heather Smith Thorne, Partner, TPG Growth; Carol Ortenberg, Editor, NOSH
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Pragmatism Marries Possibility: A Formula for Lasting Change -- A cornerstone of the natural products industry is its mission of making the food industry, and our word, a better place. But how to do this and have a successful business at the same time? And is one half of this equation more important than others? Hear from White House nutrition policy advisor, Chef, and investor Sam Kass about what he has learned about marrying mission and business to effect change. with Sam Kass, Partner, Acre Venture Partners; Carol Ortenberg, Editor, NOSH
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Networking: Engaging with NOSH -- BevNET and NOSH are big platforms. Pop in and find our how you can make the most of the opportunities your subscription presents you. with Jon Landis, Senior Brand Specialist, BevNET
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Retail Speed Dating -- This round of 1:1 Speed Dating meetings will match up retailers and brokers with brands who are looking to get on shelves and expand their footprint.

Please note that event agendas are subject to change.