The leading Food Technology and Innovation Professionals from across North America will be gathering to examine the latest advancements affecting the industry:

Key areas to be covered on the 2012 agenda include:

• ROI of Innovation - Overcoming the fear of failure to take big risks in innovative product development
• Embracing external technology partnerships - Exploring open innovation and external idea-hubs for co-development, co-branding and companion products
• Exploring the role of consumer insights and social media in effective product development
• Packaging as an innovation driver
• Interactive discussions around - Science vs media: challenging the validity of information in the media and its effect on consumer perceptions
• Stimulating innovation within existing product portfolios
• Building a true working relationship between R&D and QA for a collaborative product development strategy
• Cost Management in R&D – getting more creative with less
• Formulation trends and the latest advancements in ingredient technology and applications

To be part of the 2012 summit program, please contact Melissa Young Sing at +1 416 214 1144 or email melissa.youngsing@wtgevents.com