The annual Food Marketing Conference (FMC) of the University of Western Michigan re-organized this march on 25–26 March 2025 in Kalamzu, Mich. The organizers hope that more than 1,000 industry professional parts, customers will participate in and discuss in leadership in trends, technology, brand construction, stability and strategy. social responsibility.
The two-day program C-Sit displays presentations from retail, manufacturing and third party officials. It will also have an update about WMU’s food marketing program, which provides talent to leading companies participating in the conference.
Director of WMU Food Marketing Program, Dr. Russell Zawanka says, “We are thrilled with the lineup of top speakers from the food industry, saying that Kalamzu is a place on 25 and 26 March.” “With our unique mixture of panel sessions, speakers kenots and attractive interactions, FMC combines a food industry conference with high energy coming from talented students of WMU.”
2025 Conference Highlights
*Get ready for one Opening night Reception sponsored by Broving by the Nakshatra brands, gallows, and founders, which features a signature beer specially created for FMC.
*conference keynote speaker Inmarize Inmar Intelligence include Chief Executive Officer Spencer Baird; Elizabeth Buchanan, Chairman at Nielsenic; Tammy Debor, Chairman of Harris Tater; Jim Griffin, President, in North America Demon; Amy McLelan, Executive Vice President and Chief Custome Officer at Spartanash; And Don Sanderson, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Major.
,Panel session From the leadership to the time of change, there will be the facility of topics to exploit the power of people and technology ranging from leadership, brand building to people and technology.
Learn about the WMU Food Marketing Program, including the latest career results for students and continuous growth of the program engagement and recognition. Announced, the conference raises more than $ 100,000 for student scholarship and experience-making learning.
“Our students create food marketing programs in Western,” says Zavanka. “On graduation, they are fully aware of the complexities and nuances of the food industry, after years of experienced learning and interaction of the in-class industry. The industry supports the engagement from day one.
The conference also includes a food marketing program update, describing the alignment of educational programs with innovations in teaching and learning along with the needs of the employer. The conference represent several employers who regularly appoint WMU students. In particular, 100% of food marketing graduates participated in experience-secretive learning while earning their degrees and 100% of full-time working food marketing graduates are satisfied with their jobs-many other strong success indicators (2023-24 career results Report).
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