Missed last night’s crucial conversation with CFBN & Fifth Third Bank? Catch the recap now! Experts broke down the biggest cyber threats facing the food industry and shared practical strategies to protect your business. Key takeaways: 1. Cyber threats can disrupt operations & supply chains—prevention is key. 2. Small businesses are just as vulnerable as large corporations. 3. Investing in cybersecurity now saves you from costly breaches later. Watch the full recap video here: https://lnkd.in/g5Yahmcc
Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network
食品和饮料服务
Chicago，Illinois 5,812 位关注者
We help grow food & beverage businesses AND our local communities.
关于我们
Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network (www.chicagolandfood.org) is the region’s food and beverage cluster organization. We are charged with driving inclusive economic growth in the Chicagoland area by bringing together the local food & beverage industry to collaborate on opportunities in workforce development, food safety, innovation & technology, and business services.
We believe that a growing, innovative food & beverage industry is vital to a prosperous Chicago metro area. We will help to unlock growth and innovation by providing a collaborative platform and network among food and beverage companies, service providers, government, academia, and a wide range of stakeholders.
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https://www.chicagolandfood.org
Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 食品和饮料服务
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Chicago，Illinois
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2016
- 领域
- Food & Beverage、Not For Profit、Cluster Organization和Workforce
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100 S State St
US，Illinois，Chicago
Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network员工
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Andria Long
Board Member | Growth Strategist for Fortune 500 Brands | 2x VP Innovation Strategy & Consumer Insight | Executive & Family Advisor | Board…
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Alan Reed
Executive Director at Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network and Bigger Table
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Saverio Spontella
Commercial Growth Leader | CPG Executive | Driving Brand Equity & Market Expansion | Insight Led Innovation Forward
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Mayra Cruz
Executive Administrative Assistant / Coordinator
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UPDATE: We just changed this from an in-person event, to a fully virtual webinar that all can attend for FREE! This is too important a topic to miss. Join us for an expert panel on cybersecurity in the food industry. We're bringing together top experts to help you understand the risks and learn practical strategies to protect yourself and your business operations. See you on Thursday, March 27th from 5:00- 6:30pm CST. Register here to get the link (and the recording afterwards): https://lnkd.in/gqtPUE6H Fifth Third Bank CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Aon Mindsight ACP CreativIT Lori Anello Lyndsie Ferrante Rod K. Karrieann Couture David Anderson Janet Garetto Randy Bridgeman Larry Deutsch Tom Koziel Andria Long Timothy Stubbs Flavia Panza Saverio Spontella Lisa Johnson Timothy Bosslet Enrique Rubio, CGBP Erica T. Kuhlmann Mike Loquercio
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?? March Madness Heats Up! ?? Our CFBN March Madness Pool has been full of surprises, upsets, and buzzer-beaters—and as we head toward the final stretch, the leaderboard is taking shape! ?? A huge shoutout to our current Top 2 contenders: ?? Alan Reed Leading the pack with some spot-on picks! ?? Larry Deutsch Right on their heels, keeping the pressure on! ??Not to mention a Six Way tie for 3rd!– Holding strong and ready to make a move! With more games to go, anything can happen! Who will take the ultimate bragging rights (and maybe some prizes)? Stay tuned, and may the best bracket win!
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Yesterday morning, CFBN brought back its Innovation Breakfast, sparking conversations on cutting-edge food trends and bringing together industry leaders to exchange fresh ideas. The event kicked off with breakfast and networking, followed by an insightful panel discussion featuring experts from Chomps, McCain Foods, bluedog, and Simple Mills. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging conversation on the evolution of food innovation!
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The reviews are in! Our re-launched Innovation Breakfast was a smashing success! Thanks to all our the attendees, and especially to our partners at bluedog Perkins Coie Chomps Simple Mills McCain Foods! See you for the next one on May 1st!
This morning, I attended the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network Innovation Breakfast. Alan Reed does such a great job of curating excellent guests at events like this. If you are one of the 4,500 Chicagoland food companies, this is a resource that you should utilize. Here are a few key takeaways: Chomps is currently the fastest growing snack brand in the USA. To what do they attribute the exponential growth? A focus on developing brand awareness for the last 16 years has led to "overnight" success. What seems like fast startup success often overlooks years of quite learning, development, and relationship building. McCain Foods is benefiting from the TikTok effect. Videos demonstrating how far the cheese in fried cheese sticks can stretch has led to numerous requests for stretcher cheese innovation. More broadly, they see sales growth in value priced items and high end indulgent products. It is challenging to be positioned in the middle. Simple Mills is leaning into AI for things like generating new concepts and data analysis. This is speeding innovation by providing more focused direction. Emily also commented on the change that has occurred in the package design of better for you products. White, Tan, and Brown's have been replaced with loud and bold colors. The Gen Z design aesthetic is now leading the way. bluedog sees a future of Transformational Regeneration of mega brands. Simply switching from dyes to colors made from fruits & vegetables will not be enough. Brands will need to transform all aspects of their identity to stay relevant. The last Innovation Breakfast event was in 2018 pre-pandemic. I find it interesting to watch how language has changes over the years. Back in 2018 "Natural" was still an often-used word. Today I do not think it was used once. "Innovation" had been reserved for what now would be called "Breakthrough Innovation". "Innovation" is currently used to describe everything that anyone thinks is new. I think we are seeing peak use of the word "Innovation". In time, the use of this word will decline, and new words will take its place. What do you think are the candidates for the food industry Buzz Words of 2028?
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? LAST CALL: Join the CFBN March Madness Pool Before 11:15 AM! ?? Time is almost up! The Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network March Madness Pool closes at 11:15 AM TODAY, and you don’t want to miss out. This is your final shot to test your bracket skills, go head-to-head with industry peers, and have some fun with fellow food & beverage professionals. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the energy of the tournament, this is your chance to get in on the action! ?? Sign up NOW before it’s too late! ?? https://lnkd.in/gT4A3qKd Who’s in? Let’s make this a competition to remember! ???? #MarchMadness #CFBN #Networking #FoodAndBeverage
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Great opportunity with our friends at Simple Mills! Check it out!
Chief Mission, Innovation & Marketing Officer at Simple Mills; We're hiring - Join us in our whole foods mission!
Are you a passionate marketer that loves building and creating and wants to positively impact our food system? If so, come join our team! We are hiring for a Senior Brand Manager to join our movement in pursuit of better!
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?? Join the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network March Madness Pool! ?? March Madness is here, and we want YOU to be part of the excitement! Test your bracket skills, go head-to-head with industry friends, and compete for bragging rights and some pretty cool prizes in our CFBN March Madness Pool. But don’t wait—brackets close this Thursday at 11:15am! ? Whether you're a college hoops expert or just in it for the fun, this is a great way to connect with fellow food & beverage professionals while enjoying one of the best sporting events of the year. ?? Sign up now before it's too late at the link below! Drop a comment below or email [email protected] for the details. Who’s in? Let’s see those championship picks! ???? #MarchMadness #CFBN #Networking #FoodAndBeverage https://lnkd.in/gjAYCrP3 Janet Garetto Randy Bridgeman Saverio Spontella Flavia Panza Timothy Stubbs Brian Vogt Stephen Gaither Erica T. Kuhlmann Larry Deutsch Mike Loquercio Joel Warady Andria Long Lisa Johnson Enrique Rubio, CGBP
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People make the difference....in life, and in the food & beverage industry especially. Our member The Sterling Choice explain why that has never been truer than in 2025.
Will 2025 be a tough year? According to our global FQSA recruitment consultant, James Cracknell - it all depends on your people. Every company has its challenges - but the businesses that thrive are the ones that invest in the right talent. James was a guest on a recent webinar organised by Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network , and explained why people - not just plans - will define success this year. ?? Standing still isn’t an option. If your talent strategy isn’t moving forward, you risk falling behind. You can get more expert insight from the '2025: What to Expect in Hiring and Staffing' webinar here: https://loom.ly/rmoZADo #CPG #FMCG #Hiring #Recruitment #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Chicagoland #Chicago