Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network

It’s more than a farming technique — it’s a movement to heal our soil, strengthen food systems, and build a resilient future. From boosting biodiversity to capturing carbon, regenerative agriculture is reshaping how we grow, eat, and connect with the land. 🚜 Join the conversation shaping the future of farming. 📅 Next Wednesday, 11/12 @ 5PM 📍 Oakbrook Terrace Tower | 1 Tower Lane, 10th Floor | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | 60181 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQqEbXHQ Be part of the change. Let’s grow something better — together. Presented in partnership with McCain Foods and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #FutureOfFarming #SoilHealth #FoodSystems

October 22: Join us to hear a panel of leading experts from across the food and beverage industry as they unpack science, regulation, and consumer implications of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). From defining what "ultra-processed" really means to exploring how policy, public perception, and innovation are reshaping the industry. Don't miss Ultra-Processed Foods: Definitions, Implications, and Regulations on October 22 at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. Secure your seat and gain actionable insights to guide your business decisions, product strategies, and consumer communications. 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSJAyp5R Special thanks to: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology Food Science and Nutrition Department, Illinois Tech Eric Greenberg Food at the Helm IAFNS - Advancing Food and Nutrition Sciences Ketchum Rebel Success for Leaders Charlotte Allen, Ph.D. Dylan Bailey, MS, RD, FAND Britt Burton-Freeman Wendy Davidson, NACD.DC Janet Helm Wendelyn Jones Andria Long Janet Garetto Armand Paradis R Delacy Peters, Jr. Brett Lutz Andy Dratt Chuck Woods Katie Sudler Alan Reed

Join us and our friends at Wells Fargo tomorrow (Wed., Oct. 15th) for an event designed to give you new tools and insights from food & beverage industry finance leaders. Your company’s ability to drive innovative approaches to growth across all departments -- from product, customer service, sales, operations, leadership and culture, down to finance and planning -- are what set you apart from your competitors as an emerging, growing, or established brand. Details and registration at: https://lnkd.in/gKXMExxG

✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Maurice “Chef Blāque” Shelton — award-winning baker, sugar artist, and winner of Netflix’s Sugar Rush — to Taste the Trends: Culinary Collaborations tomorrow at The Hatchery (Hub)! Known for his jaw-dropping sugar artistry, creative culinary flair, and his work empowering others through Metro Bake & Create, Chef Blāque brings imagination and innovation to every dish. 👀 Stay tuned to see what he’s creating for tomorrow’s tasting — you won’t want to miss it! 🚨 Final call — register now before tickets sell out! - https://lnkd.in/g8W8rpmJ Special thanks to: The Hatchery (Hub) Datassential ICNC Ingredion Incorporated Foodology Inc South Chicago Packing LLC Steel City Bakery Egglife Foods, Inc. Egg Roll, Etc. Farmer's Fridge Neurofiber PURA Beverage Co Royce + Reign Simple Mills smoodi Stefi's Maurice “Chef Blāque” Shelton Jake Frash Dylan Morton Connor Thompson Peter Kolavo Samantha Horvath

☕ Chef Dylan Morton, Culinary Food Development Lead at Univar Solutions is bringing a fall-inspired twist to Taste the Trends: Culinary Collaborations with his Caramel Apple Witches Cold Brew — a caramel-flavored cold brew topped with apple spice protein cold foam, tinted eerie green for spooky perfection. Don't miss your chance to sip this innovative creation and experience the flavors shaping the future of food! Register today to enjoy this unique experience! https://lnkd.in/g8W8rpmJ Special thanks to: The Hatchery (Hub) ICNC Datassential Ingredion Incorporated Foodology Inc South Chicago Packing LLC Steel City Bakery Egglife Foods, Inc. Egg Rolls, Etc., Farmer's Fridge Neurofiber PURA Beverage Co Royce + Reign Simple Mills smoodi STEFIS Maurice “Chef Blāque” Shelton Jake Frash Dylan Morton Connor Thompson Peter Kolavo Samantha Horvath

🔥 Chef London of Nimba is bringing bold flavor and culinary creativity to Taste the Trends: Culinary Collaborations at The Hatchery (Hub) — featuring delicious bites served with signature flair! From crispy fry-ups to beautifully plated samples, Chef London will be showcasing the vibrant spirit of Nimba Chicago. Don't miss your chance to taste what everyone will be talking about! 👉 Register now before tickets sell out! Visit https://lnkd.in/g8W8rpmJ Special thanks to: The Hatchery (Hub) ICNC Datassential Ingredion Incorporated Foodology Inc South Chicago Packing LLC Steel City Bakery Egg Rolls Etc. Egglife Foods, Inc. Farmer's Fridge NeuroFiber PURA Beverage Co Royce + Reign Simple Mills smoodi STEFIS Maurice “Chef Blāque” Shelton Jake Frash Dylan Morton Connor Thompson Peter Kolavo Samantha Horvath Stephen Gaither