Snacking Smarter: Consumer Trends and Product Solutions

How has consumer snacking evolved over the past five years, and where is it headed in 2025? How are leading ingredient providers addressing specific consumer need states (e.g., taste, nutrition, convenience, etc.)? These are just some of the questions that will be addressed in the next Food Institute webinar on September 26, 2024.

In this webinar, industry experts from Glanbia Nutritionals, Brightfield Group, and The Food Institute will be sharing their insights into the future of snacking. 

Topics will include the following:

• The fundamental drivers of snacking behavior
• Health and wellness 3.0
• Current and future consumer need states
• Product innovations / solutions for food & beverage manufacturers

Whether you're a food manufacturer, product developer, or marketing professional, this webinar will provide the underlying data and insights to keep you informed and provide the solutions to help move your business forward.

Who should attend:

• F&B Product Developers
• CPG Food Manufacturers
• Marketing Professionals
• Nutritionists
• Food Retailers

Can’t make the live event? Register today to receive access to the on-demand version and watch at your convenience.  

Meet the Presenters 

Bill Waltzek
Senior Customer Marketing Manager, Glanbia Nutritionals

Bill Waltzek is the Senior Customer Marketing Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals, a world leader in dairy proteins, plant proteins, cheese, premix solutions, and bioactive ingredients.

Bill has spent the past 20+ years managing marketing teams with some of the largest retailers in the U.S. Most recently Bill has focused his career in the health and wellness space with emerging CPG brands such as Vital Proteins and O2 Hydration, as a Marketing Manager in the fitness channel and Director of Partnership and Events. Bill is also a certified personal trainer and a nutrition coach for almost 20 years and the owner of ForwardFit.

Julie Murphy
Director of Insights, Brightfield Group

With over 20 years of experience in research and insights, Julie is renowned for her ability to think outside the box and question the status quo. As Director of Insights at Brightfield Group, she excels at interpreting complex data into easily digestible insights. Julie's career has been marked by her enthusiasm, positive attitude, and inspiring presence, making her an invaluable team member. Her extensive background includes roles at Midan Marketing, and Cramer-Krasselt, where she led major research initiatives and developed innovative strategies for clients. Julie's expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, combined with her ability to understand and connect with diverse consumer segments, has driven significant success across various industries.

Brian Choi
Managing Partner and CEO, The Food Institute

Brian Choi is Managing Partner and CEO of The Food Institute, the leading source for food industry news, data, and market trends. He is an experienced financial executive in the food industry, having previously worked in investment banking, consulting, and private equity. Brian currently serves as Advisory Board Member of the Rutgers Food Innovation Center, and Strategic Advisor to SIRL and MenuData. He is also recognized as a leading food industry expert and thought leader and has appeared on international media networks such as the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, and the BBC.