Protein Summit

Flavor trends, food cost strategies, process & technology trends, food politics & emerging growth segments for new product development. April 15-16, 2013.

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Precision agriculture improves farming efficiency, has important implications on food security http://t.co/HMwzxnPQwr

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@parkersrest Thank Chef Pat for sharing his insight on serving folks who have special dietary needs. #proteinsummit

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Food trends pass. Look to global movements in economy, society, and environment. #proteinsummit

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"Grab & go" campus, more coffee served at night than morning, but some want to create a hearth. A reason to sit at table. #proteinsummit

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College student panel discusses what's most important in foodservice - want more variety. Beyond pizza, burgers. Lower cost. #proteinsummit

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80% of Yale students like the food served there. #proteinsummit

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“Yale Dining Services is not in the business of serving food but in creating experiences.” Rafi Taherian, Exec Dir #proteinsummit

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Know client, customer & cost. Student survey shows 62% positive about serving only healthy options via Rob Morasco @sodexo #proteinsummit

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U of Michigan exec chef Frank Turchan manages 10,000 meals per day at cost of $3.23 ea. #proteinsummit

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Trayless dining reduced grazing and lessened waste by 3% via @sodexo #proteinsummit

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College dining dilemma: cost, quality or convenience? #proteinsummit

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Supplier relationship is as critical to the process as any customer relationship via Gerald Lessard #proteinsummit

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Sustainability is a core business practice. Not a cost, but a cost avoider. #proteinsummit

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Food & Process Trends segment. @Platemagazine editor Chandra Ram articulates difference between trends & insight. #proteinsummit

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Supply Chain Survival Strategies panel discussion begins at 2:30

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Foodservice Case Study - Offer highly sought after, in-season products (low cost/high margin) around concept. #proteinsummit

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Processor Case study - Using tech for safe, convenient, non-preservative, fresh protein products. #proteinsummit

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Dr. Meyer suggested resources: National Hog FarmerÍs Weekly E-Preview, http://t.co/5ZSF3X8DWt #proteinsummt

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"Pork industry has taken a huge equity hit but has maintained pending good 2013 crops & return to normal costs. Dr. Meyer #proteinsummit"

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"Chicken sectors slowed a bit but poised to grow quickly and fill the protein void. Dr. Meyer #proteinsummit"