TraceGains Unveils Inaugural Event Series to Help Food and Beverage Brands Meet Innovation Goals

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Next week, TraceGains, a provider of digital solutions for compliance, nutritional calculation and labeling and new product development for the food and beverage industry, will kick off its months-long get-Together event series, starting on April 15 in Westminster, Colo., with additional events planned throughout the year in the U.S. and Europe.

Designed to help food and beverage brands meet their innovation goals and stay a step ahead in an increasingly competitive global market, the series will empower participants with actionable insights to help streamline their product development processes, drive growth and build a more collaborative ecosystem, said TraceGains.

During a period of rapid change for the global food industry, TraceGains' latest research reveals that 76% of brands are planning to increase their NPD spend in 2024, up 12% from last year. Despite the enthusiasm, more than a third are still using manual product development processes, all while facing increasing consumer demands for healthier options, a fast evolving regulatory environment and ongoing supply chain disruptions pushing up costs.

Each event in the get-Together series will feature interactive sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry experts on the trends, technologies and best practices for enhancing product quality, safety and compliance.

TraceGains get-Together: Breaking Down Barriers
When: April 15
Where: The Westin, Westminster, Colo.
Registration: Free to attend

Sessions:

• 2024 Innovation & Product Development Report: Gain insights from the recently published report that gathered data from over 250 global F&B businesses on the pressures shaping innovation and development in 2024.
• Panel: It's Getting Hot in Here and Also Windy: Learn strategies from industry leaders on tackling innovation pressure, quality concerns, regulations and supply chain disruptions.
• It's About Time: Discover practical methods to enhance time-to-market, production efficiency and collaboration through streamlined processes and innovative tools.
• Roundtable: Quality vs. R&D Battle Royale (and Regulatory, too): Discussions addressing data challenges encountered by quality, R&D and regulatory teams, and explore solutions for improved efficiency.
  

Chicagoland: Unlocking Data Potential to Revolutionize Food Safety
When: May 6
Where: Aloft Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, Ill.
Registration: Free to attend

Sessions:

• Food Safety Outlook 2024: Learnings and Implication: Industry expert Bryan Armentrout shares key takeaways from recent audits to inform your 2024 food safety strategies.
• Panel: Unlocking Data Potential to Revolutionize Food Safety: Explore real-world applications of data to enhance food safety measures and outcomes in an engaging panel discussion.
• Harnessing Food Safety Data: Discover strategies to use data to prevent recalls, fraud and wasted resources. Plus, get a sneak peek of the CAPA management tool that helps businesses speed preventative action planning and drive improvement.
• Roundtable: Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Discussions on fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team.

In addition to the events in Colorado and Chicago, TraceGains is hosting invitation-only sessions in London on May 22 and Amsterdam on Sept. 9. For more information and to request an invitation, contact together@tracegains.com.