Senior Director of Global Sales AIB International Manhattan, KS, United States
Description: The coronavirus pandemic came as a huge surprise for many, but it really should not have. Public health experts have been sounding the alarm for years -- many just didn't listen and plan accordingly. Two years on, what has been the impact, what have we learned, and now that we've entered what some are calling a "pandemic era," how do bakers and manufacturers plan ahead to mitigate insurance, legal, and food safety risks?
For this panel discussion, we will bring together experts from leading global insurance, law, and food safety companies to discuss how such advance planning can more adequately prepare their operations for the future, while maintaining business continuity and lowering their costs.
Pandemic preparedness is and will continue to be critically important, as our research shows that thirty percent of all Food and Beverage executives think we will see another pandemic in the next four years (that is 2025!) and half think we will see the next one within 10 years. All the while, consumers expect their most trusted brands to continue producing in spite of these challenges, and for their favorite products to be available on store shelves during a crisis -- when they need it most.
Classroom Engagement: It is with that in mind that 78 percent of company leadership say they are taking steps to prepare now for the next pandemic - but how do they best navigate the insurance, legal, and food safety risks involved? Based on their experience working with customers and clients these past two years, Judi and the expert panel (due to the ever-evolving nature of the pandemic and our focus on bringing the most relevant and valuable information as possible, specific panelists will be determined as the date draws near and names are needed for marketing purposes) will engage the audience with learnings and recommendations that will guide their planning to mitigate the impacts of a future pandemic.
