Expo Date: April 15, 2024

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We are looking forward to seeing you all in Omaha on April 15, 2024 at our annual Expo.

Spend your day with food industry professionals from the Nebraska region at this exceptional food industry expo! Stick around to network with industry friends and associates at the reception.

If you have any questions about the expo or registration process feel free to call us at 630-268-0656 or email us at businessoffice@iami411.org.

Join our FIRST Panel Discussion!
Food & Beverage Start-Ups – Challenges & Opportunities

Panelists

Tony Horner

Founder: Fermented Felon

Founder of Fermented Felon – a kombucha beverage that fuels a positive ecosystem for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Over 20 years of experience within the food, beverage and hospitality industries.

Jennifer Mancuso

Co-founder & Chief R&D Officer: The Humble Seed

25+ years experience in Food and Beverage R&D
Product Developer roles at Nestle, General Mills and Kellogg’s
R&D Manager for ConAgra Foods
Food Scientist Consultant >10 years for small, medium and large CPG companies
M.S. and Ph.D. in Food Science

Rick Williams

Operations & Supply Chain: JPG Resources

JPG Resources Business Partner
Advises clients and executes strategies for Ops and Supply Chain
Establishes and manages client relationships with manufacturing partners
30+ years of experience in food business including
Led Health Warrior operations as part of leadership team through acquisition by PepsiCo
Founded and grew co-manufacturing business of CPG food products
Founded and grew food ingredient manufacturing businesses
Degrees in business and law