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Education & EPPS Programs
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Roundtables
60 minutes

Tuesday, October 7th | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

This is a great networking event giving participants the opportunity to discuss relevant industry topics in a round table format with fellow industry professionals sitting at the table.
Over the 45 minutes, participants can choose a table with an assigned topic to discuss. After 20 minutes we will pause and ask everyone to switch to a second table topic. 

1. Cost Control Strategies in a Volatile Market: Balancing Quality & Profitability

  • Discuss rising costs of ingredients, labor, and overheads in current market
  • What innovative ways have buyers and sellers done to help manage cost without sacrificing quality?

2. Optimizing the Frozen & Refrigerated Aisles: Best Practices for Merchandising

  • Discuss effective strategies for merchandising frozen, refrigerated, and deli products to maximize sales. 
  • What role packaging, in-store displays, and cross-category promotions play in increasing consumer engagement

3. E-commerce & Delivery: Navigating the future of Frozen, Meat, Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Categories

  • How is growth of online grocery shopping affecting frozen and refrigerated sales
  • Discuss innovations in shipping and logistics of items for these categories