This SupplySide Fresh course offers online educational sessions plus virtual and in-person networking opportunities for new people — or people in new roles — in the food and beverage industry. It is designed to help newcomers fast-track onboarding, navigate industry pain points and build community.
This SupplySide Fresh course offers online educational sessions plus virtual and in-person networking opportunities for new people — or people in new roles — in the food and beverage industry. It is designed to help newcomers fast-track onboarding, navigate industry pain points and build community.
Module 1: Welcome
Welcome to SupplySide Fresh Food & Beverage
Let’s kick off your SupplySide Fresh Food & Beverage learning experience by reviewing this video from…
Community content manager,
SupplySide
SupplySide Fresh Food & Beverage overview
An education course wouldn’t be complete without a syllabus! This PDF will outline the coursework…
Module 2: Industry resources
Food and beverage industry acronyms and initialisms
FOMO? Or maybe you just want to CYA? We’ve got you covered! Keep this downloadable food and beverage…
Trade shows and conferences: Differentiating their value proposition
Industry trade shows and conferences may have different value propositions, but they all provide…
Jon Benninger
VP and market leader,
SupplySide
Trade media: How to keep current in the industry
Are you staying on top of the industry news, innovations and trends? If not, you might be left behind in business…
Sandy Almendarez
VP of content,
SupplySide
How stories get told: Meet SupplySide Fresh Food & Beverage Journal content creators
From trend-spotting to storytelling, the editors at SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal are your guides to what’s happening in the…
Sandy Almendarez
VP of content,
SupplySide
Trade associations and charitable organizations: What, why and how?
Trade associations and charitable organizations provide many benefits, such as helping members increase their…
Karin VanSlyke
Strategic partnership manager,
SupplySide
Jon Benninger
VP and market leader,
SupplySide
Working with mentors and sponsors
Having a mentor or a sponsor is invaluable, as they not only give you guidance but also provide you with a…
Heather Granato
President,
Nutrachievement and Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN)
Colors and flavors in the food and beverage industry
One of the best kept secrets in the industry is flavoring, because it’s usually only something you learn about…
Kristen Yaney
Manager of partner development,
CuliNEX
Continued learning for food science and innovation
There are incredible food science programs in universities across America, as well as other sources…
Devon Gholam, Ph.D.
Editor,
SupplySide Supplement Journal
Certifications in the food and beverage industry
Many certifications are available for brands to pursue. Here are 10 common certifications, listed alphabetically…
Module 3: Running a business
Supply chain processes and considerations
Understanding the different processes involved in the supply chain can improve product quality and reduce…
Senior partner,
Whole Brain Consulting
Buying and selling ingredients: How supply chains work in the nutrition industry
Understanding the different processes involved in the supply chain can improve product quality and reduce…
Fran Schoenwetter
Director of content marketing,
SupplySide
Selling products in the nutrition industry
The evolution of e-commerce, including platforms like Amazon, social commerce and direct-to-consumer….
Sherry Frey
VP total wellness,
NielsenIQ
Jack O’Leary
Director, ecommerce strategic
insights thought leader,
NielsenIQ
Marketing: Tips and best practices
This SupplySide Fresh session delves into the unique opportunities and challenges of marketing within the…
Managing director,
24 Stories
SEO primer for business
Want to boost your online visibility and attract more customers? This SupplySide Fresh session will provide…
CEO,
Know Agency
Insurance and risk management: Who, what, when and why
Insurance is not just a “set it and forget it” transaction; it’s a key part of managing risks and protecting your…
Senior VP
IMA Financial Group, Inc.
Business management: Overview of functions and activities
Having a better understanding of how to manage your business will improve the growth of your company and…
Eric Schnell
Founder,
BeyondBrands
Six traits of successful external manufacturing relationships
Third-party partners can be beneficial in many ways, such as protecting your investments and bringing your…
Ron Puvak
Executive director,
Contract Packaging Association
The big debate: Co-man or no co-man?
As a finished product brand, this is one of the most difficult decisions that you’ll face. Should you make…
Scott Miller
Senior staff writer,
SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal
Self-manufacture or hire a contract manufacture? A quick pro/con comparison
If you’re unsure about whether you should manufacture your products in-house or use a contract manufacturer…
Sam Kressler
Founder,
Stir Innovation
Accelerator programs: How to boost your startup
If you’ve already launched your supplement or food and beverage business but need it to scale quickly, you…
VP and market leader,
SupplySide
Origin stories: Journeys to success
How do emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands turn their vision into reality? In this SupplySide Fresh…
Cassie Smith
Senior editorial content director,
SupplySide
Module 4: Due diligence
The role of food testing labs
Food labs play a critical role from end-to-end in the value chain of the food industry to help prevent food safety…
Kantha Shelke, Ph.D., CFS, IFT Fellow
Sr. lecturer, Johns Hopkins University
Founder and principal, Corvus Blue
Identifying adulteration risks in the food and beverage industry
Food adulteration poses significant risks to product quality, safety, and consumer trust. In this SupplySide…
Angela Anandappa, Ph.D.
CEO and president,
Alliance for Advanced Sanitation
Foreign Supplier Verification Program
According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data, one of the fastest growing deficiencies for food…
Larisa Pavlick
Founder, principal consultant and regulatory advisor,
Haven GMP Consulting and Training
Food lab directories: Innovation, research and testing
Food innovation labs perform research and provide expertise to address the challenges and opportunities…
Market research sources for the food and beverage industry
Businesses use market research to collect data that helps them identify opportunities and risks that drive…
Contract product developers: How products get made
How do innovative products in the nutrition industry go from concept to reality? In this SupplySide Fresh…
Duffy Hayes
Managing editor,
SupplySide Supplement Journal
Module 5: Legal and regulatory
FDA, USDA, FTC and other considerations
This SupplySide Fresh session on legal and regulatory issues is focused on providing an overview of the…
Justin Prochnow
Shareholder,
Greenberg Traurig LLP
cGMP and HARPC
This SupplySide Fresh session on legal and regulatory issues is focused on Current Good Manufacturing…
Joy Joseph
President and CEO
JOYS Quality Management Systems LLP
Food labeling and allowable claims
This SupplySide Fresh session on legal and regulatory issues is focused on providing an overview of the…
Ivan Wasserman
Managing partner,
Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLC
Ingredient safety: GRAS and other considerations
This SupplySide Fresh session on legal and regulatory issues is focused on generally recognized as safe…
Ashish Talati
Founding member,
Talati Law Firm
Pet food formulation: Information for newcomers
This SupplySide Fresh session on pet food delves into the dynamic and expanding market for food products…
Austin Therrell
Executive director,
Association of American Feed
Control Officials (AAFCO)
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Overview
This SupplySide Fresh history lesson is focused on the passing of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)…
Module 6: Looking ahead
Trends in food and beverage
Staying informed about consumer-driven trends in food science and technology is essential for newcomers in the food and beverage industry. In this session, you will learn…
Julie Johnson
President,
HealthFocus International
Sustainability in the food and beverage industry
What does sustainability mean in the food and beverage industry? This SupplySide Fresh session takes a broad look at…
Udi Lazimy
Principal,
Lazimy Regenerative Impact Partners
Technology in the food and beverage industry
You can’t put the genie back in the bottle! Technology is continuing to advance, and the food and beverage industry will benefit from…
Michael Wolf
Founder,
The Spoon
Key political figures and thought leaders in the food and beverage industry
Come learn about thoughts leaders and key political figures in the food and beverage industry, who to follow most closely…
Jaclyn Bowen MPH, MS
SVP, Strategic initiatives,
Radicle Science
Past, present and future: Functional foods and beverages in the U.S.
To better understand the current state of the functional food and beverage industry, it’s important to take a look at where…
Module 7: Networking events
Who’s who? SupplySide Rockstars – virtual networking session
Early awareness of key industry leaders can accelerate professional onboarding and provide a roadmap on who to follow digitally. And if…
Who’s who? SupplySide Rockstars: Directory
Early awareness of key industry leaders can accelerate professional onboarding and provide a roadmap on who to follow digitally. This downloadable resource…
Meet the researcher – virtual networking session
Come meet professional researchers who are excited to share about current projects and who want to help new food and beverage innovators learn how to…
Network with SupplySide Fresh peers – virtual networking session
Meeting others who are learning to navigate a new industry can turn into valuable, lasting relationships….
Network with SupplySide Fresh peers: IRL – in-person networking session
Level-up on the opportunity to meet other SupplySide Fresh members by joining our in-person networking events in…
Module 8: Reflection and recognition
Feedback, evaluation and certificate of completion
In this final module, participants are invited to reflect on their learning experience and provide valuable….