Held annually, FARE draws hundreds of participants from the restaurant, convenience store, hospitality, entertainment, college/university and healthcare industries – all looking for three days of unique, cross-channel learning and networking opportunities specifically geared toward operations that serve fresh, convenient food.
“As North America’s premier foodservice provider, Sysco understands as well as anyone how quickly our industry is evolving, along with consumer demand for high-quality, fresh, fast and portable food wherever food is sold,” said Tom Bené, Sysco’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “We are pleased to sponsor this top-quality event, which enables operators and suppliers within the foodservice industry – many of them our own valued customers – to gain valuable insights across segments and channels that will help them both transform their businesses and succeed.”
Agenda Highlights:
- More than 10 hours of general sessions and workshops covering food safety, distribution, marketing, “fresh,” hot & cold beverages, snacking, protein power, communication, branding, gluten-free and more.
- “Leaders in Foodservice Awards,” highlighting four operators from different foodservice channels
- Culinary competition
- Herschel Walker vs. Bo Jackson celebrity “cook-off”
- Food Pavilion trade show with 100+ booths
- CARRE Foundation charity spotlight: Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry
Featured Speakers:
- George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States
- Captain Mark Kelly, U.S. Navy (Ret.), former Astronaut and Aviator
- Gabrielle Giffords, former Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives
- Food Network Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine
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