Great conference program includes presentations on Self-Affirmed GRAS, Trends, Generational Differences in Consumer Preferences, AI Technology in the Flavor Industry and more!

Can’t Miss Presentations

  • Self-Affirmed GRAS
  • Trends
  • Generational Differences in Consumer Preferences
  • Digital Transformations
  • AI Technology in the Flavor Industry
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: What they Mean to the Sector

Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape: GRAS, Flavor Claims & Emerging Litigation

The regulatory and litigation landscape for food ingredients and flavors is changing at a rapid paceโ€”and the stakes have never been higher. GRAS remains front and center, but itโ€™s only one of several pressing issues affecting the industry. This session will explore the latest developments involving citric acid, malic acid and ascorbic acid, as well as the growing wave of litigation challenging claims such as โ€œnaturally flavoredโ€ and โ€œno artificial flavors.โ€

Justin Prochnow

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Greenberg Traurig

The Backbone of Sauces
Around the World

Global Sauces: โ€œTravel the Worldโ€ in Every Bite: Introduce global inspiration with sweet brown sauces, such as Korean honey garlic, American bourbon barbecue, Japanese teriyaki, Caribbean brown sugar jerk, French salted caramel, or Middle Eastern date-molasses blends, without complex changes.

Effortless Adoption of Trendy Tastes: Introduce trending sweet brown profiles effortlessly, allowing for easy menu updates and consumer trial without significant risk or investment.

Chef Brian Kiser

Mandy Sakar

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MANE, Inc.

Exploring What’s Next in Sauce – Tropical Flavors Unlocking Big Flavor, Driving Sales With Tropical Inspiration

Flavor Sells, Sauce Delivers: Instantly enhance any product or dish with bold, craveable tropical flavors like mango, pineapple, passion fruit, and yuzu that keep customers coming back.

Taste Trends, Minimize Risk: Let consumers explore the latest tropical flavor trends in sauces, enabling menu innovation and customer discovery without major investment or commitment.

Chef Brian Kiser

Mandy Sakar

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MANE, Inc.

Digital Transformation for the Formula: Speed, Visibility, and Compliance

Digital transformation isn’t just an IT initiative โ€” for ingredient manufacturers, it’s what determines how fast a new product gets to market and how confidently it meets every label and compliance requirement along the way. This session explores what industry leadersโ€™ product development process looks like in practice: full visibility from concept to launch, formulas optimized for cost and compliance in real time, and labels that stay accurate no matter how often ingredients change. We’ll also look at where AI is compressing this transformation even further, and what R&D and quality teams should be paying attention to next.

Jared Helenic

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Infor

Mikael Bengtsson

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Anthesis

Tentative Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 22
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.Registration
4 p.m. โ€“ 5:30 p.m.Board Meeting
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.Reception (Poolside)
Friday, Oct. 23
8 a.m. โ€“ 8:45 a.m.Breakfast
8:45 a.m. โ€“ 12:15 p.m.Program
12:30 p.m.Fishing Trip Lunch Pick-Up/Departure (to-go lunch)
12:45 p.m.Fishing Trip Check-In – Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza, Dock E, Slip 23, Sarasota (self-transport)
6 p.m. โ€“ 7 p.m.Reception (Poolside)
Saturday, Oct. 24
7:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:20 a.m.Membership Meeting
8:30 a.m. โ€“ NoonProgram
12:30 p.m.Golfers Lunch Pick-Up at Course
1 p.m.First Tee Time
2 p.m.Beach Volleyball
6:30 p.m.Reception/Dinner (Spike and Tees/Island House)

About the Resort at Longboat Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club is a luxury escape featuring a legendary golf course, full-service spa, award-winning tennis gardens, and serene stretch of beach. During your visit to one of Sarasotaโ€™s most coveted barrier islands, we invite you to explore wellness events, outdoor activities, and five unique dining experiences, all while enjoying serene glimpses of the Gulf. This is what vacation dreams are made of.

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