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SUMMARY:2026 Bi-Annual Suppliers' Day
DESCRIPTION:Spend your day with food industry professionals from the Midwest region at this exceptional food industry expo!\n\n\n\n\nAttendee Badge Update! \n\n\n\nBadge pre-registration has closed\, but please note you are still able to attend the expo on 4/20 even if you have not registered. Walk-ins are still accepted on the day of the expo. \n\n\n\nBadges will be printed and available at the registration desk upon arrival for the main exhibitor contact on file\, as well as for anyone who pre-registered online. For Any walk-in attendees that did not pre-register\, a hand-written badges will be available at registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew York IFT Annual Expo\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistering to Exhibit\n\n\n\nThe new registration system provides exhibitors with many new opportunities including the ability add more company information such as your logo\, videos\, brochures\, social media\, and more. \n\n\n\nFor only $100 for example\, you can have your logo show on your booth for easy recognition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions: Registering a Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooths with a green fill are open for reservation. \n\n\n\n\nZoom into the map booth below to see more details on each booth – number\, size\, and cost.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve found the right booth\, click on it to select. The panel on the left should display the relevant booth information.\n\n\n\nWhen you’re ready to move forward\, click “reserve” on the left panel. You’ll be taken to the exhibitor portal to complete your reservation.\n\n\n\nIn the registration page\, you’re able to select booth add-ons & sponsorships to your reservation.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve selected any add-ons & your information is correctly entered – press “Reserve” at the bottom of the page. You’re all set!\n\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve registered you’ll receive information via the provided email\, as well as the link to your individual exhibitor portal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Spaces\n\n\n\nThe fee for each exhibitor space is $400 through January 31\, 2026. The price increases to $450 on February 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\nEach 10′ x 7′ exhibitor space includes: \n\n\n\n\n5 foot table\n\n\n\n2 chairs\n\n\n\nBlack carpet\n\n\n\n\nAdd black tablecloth & electricity for $25. \n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Exhibitor Space\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\n\nSupport our Suppliers’ Day event\, gain exposure for your brand\, and more! \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nWe are back at the Scott Conference Center at 6450 Pine Street in Omaha. A great venue to meet with local contacts!
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/2026-bi-annual-suppliers-day/
LOCATION:Scott Conference Center\, 6450 Pine St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68106\, United States
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SUMMARY:IFT Winter Event: AI in the Food Industry
DESCRIPTION:IFT Winter Event: AI in the Food Industry\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Aksarben IFT Section for Food\, Drinks and insight to AI in the food industry. Thatcher Schulte & Jay Gilbert\, Ph.D. will present on how to use AI as a tool in daily work tasks. Along with some of the recent advancement and technologies in the food industry. \n\n\n\n$11.63-$37.89
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/715/
LOCATION:Pitch West\, 17808 Burke Street\, Omaha\, Nebraska\, 68118
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SUMMARY:Empowering the Future of Food Science
DESCRIPTION:Silvana Martini\, Food Science Department Head at University of Nebraska-Lincoln\, will lead a conversation about the opportunities within the food science and technology industry. \nEmpowering The Future of Food Science: Tickets and Registration
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/empowering-the-future-of-food-science/
LOCATION:Glacier Till Cider House\, 1419 Silver St\, Ashland\, NE\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Aksarben IFT":MAILTO:iftaksarben@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Suppliers' Expo
DESCRIPTION:Attendee Information  Exhibitor Information
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/suppliers-expo/
LOCATION:Scott Conference Center\, 6450 Pine St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Badass Women in Sustainability: Real Talk about Disrupting the Food Industry Norms
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the event.
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/badass-women-in-sustainability-real-talk-about-disrupting-the-food-industry-norms/
LOCATION:The Upstream\, 514 South 11th Street\, Omaha\, NE
ORGANIZER;CN="Aksarben IFT":MAILTO:iftaksarben@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Succeeding in the Changing Alternative Protein Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join the IFT Aksarben section to gain insights on alternative proteins and network with colleagues over delicious pizza at Pitch West! 
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/succeeding-in-the-changing-alternative-protein-landscape/
LOCATION:Pitch Pizza Restaurant\, 17808 Burke St\, Omaha\, 68118\, United States
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SUMMARY:IFT Aksarben Fall Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of UNL’s Food Innovation Center\, followed by a reception to connect with colleagues!
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/ift-aksarben-fall-event/
LOCATION:Nebraska
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: Solutions for Clean Label Sugar Reduction
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThom King\, founder\, CEO\, and Food Scientist\, will be presenting on the health and clean-label benefits of sugar alternatives which can meet Ketogenic\, Diabetic\, Paleo\, and Sugar-free product solutions. \nThom King\, part CEO\, part personal development wonk and part biohacker info geek\, is a self-confessed serial entrepreneur. He follows a “you aren’t doing well unless you’re also doing some good” line of thinking. Thom’s company has been built around the simple principle of “do the right thing.” \nFounded by Thom in 1999\, Steviva Brands Inc. is one of the largest importers\, manufacturers and distributors of clean-label sweetening systems and natural sweeteners. Thom started his company by first asking the critical question\, “Why?” Based on the understanding that it’s only by determining the “why” of what you want to do that you can achieve lasting success\, Thom’s business isn’t simply something he does for a living. It stands as a testament to who he is\, what he does and how he lives his life. \nThom also founded Icon Foods in 1990\, where he continues to be involved in the day-to-day operations and can be found anywhere from schlepping 50-pound bags of bulk sweetener in the manufacturing plant to answering the phone in the company’s front offices. Whether at special events\, in grocery stores or through social media\, he truly enjoys speaking with consumers and learning how Icon Foods has made a difference in their lives. He has personally developed and tested many of the recipes incorporating Icon Foods products. \nPlease join us for this Lunch and Learn event sponsored by Icon Foods and presented by IFT-Aksarben Section. The first 20 attendees to sign-up are eligible for a box of goodies from Icon Foods! (Continental US residents only)
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/virtual-lunch-learn-solutions-for-clean-label-sugar-reduction/
LOCATION:Nebraska
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch and Learn: Alternative Proteins in a Post COVID-19 World
DESCRIPTION:Join IFT Aksarben as Dasha Shor from Mintel discusses the future of plant-based proteins in a post-COVID-19 world. \nAbout this Event:\nDasha Shor is a Global Food Analyst at Mintel\, specializing in animal proteins and their alternatives. A Registered Dietitian\, Dasha leans on her nutrition and food science expertise and experience working with commodity\, foodservice and CPG companies to develop actionable insights for the food and beverage industry. Dasha received her BS in nutrition science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and MS in health communications from Boston University. She is currently working on her MBA at Chicago Booth.\nThis first 30 people to register for the event will receive a free gift.
URL:https://aksarbenift.org/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-alternative-proteins-in-a-post-covid-19-world/
LOCATION:Nebraska
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