Join us for our next event in the 2021 Innovation Series.  The Innovation Series is the longest running series in CFBN's programming and originated in partnership with Fifty Gazelles as  "Innovation Breakfasts" originally hosted at Blue Dog in the West Loop. 

Today, this virtual series tackles a series of innovation topics of interest to all of us in the food and beverage industry.  Our attendees join us every other month on the second Thursday to explore where food is headed, what companies are making a true impact in the market, and who is helping to change the way we all do business!

At Technology Behind the Scenes, you'll hear from ingredient and taste technology experts and get firsthand insights, trend take-aways, and new ideas and technologies for your next creative product. You’ll also hear from industry leaders in enabling technologies in food and beverage for an insider’s scoop on disruptive ideas and technologies within the market. 

Agenda:

First Panel:  Taste and Ingredient Technology

Jeremy Anderson (Moderator), Founder, Fifty Gazelles 

Jeremy is a business development professional with a passion for getting new ideas into market.  Fifty Gazelles’ practice focuses on building long-term contract manufacturing partnerships and adding capacity and external expertise to commercialization teams.

Mervyn de Souza, Chief Innovation Officer,   Edlong  Corporation                                                 

A graduate of the University of Minnesota’s College of Biological Sciences, Mervyn holds a Master’s degree in Microbial Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics. Mervyn brings with him a multi-disciplinary skillset and deep category experience. Prior to joining Edlong, Mervyn held high-level leadership roles within the industry and is the recipient of multiple patents for his work.