Opportunity: Workshop: Co-Packers: Helping Navigate the Food and Beverage Landscape

The nearly US$3 trillion food and beverage market are experiencing phenomenal growth, due in part to consumer demand for innovative offerings and healthier products, which means brands will be bringing innovative products to market faster than ever. But the process from ideation to final product isn’t easy, partnering with a co-packer can lead to a multitude of benefits, including alleviating uncertainties and streamlining the manufacturing process, and increasing time to market. This session will review: • The role a co-packer plays in the food and beverage manufacturing process (what benefits they bring to the table etc.) • How to find a co-packer whose priorities and capabilities align with your needs and how to negotiate a contract that benefits both parties • Ingredient sourcing, supply chain management and quality assurance.

Sponsorship Deliverables:

Pre-Show

• Underwriter mentioned in write-ups on appropriate Health & Nutrition brand websites, including Natural Products INSIDER
• Underwriter logo and hyperlink to company website to appear on Workshop page of SupplySide West website
• Underwriter recognition in show agenda, included on SupplySide West website, Expo Preview, Attendee Guidebook, Show Guide and Mobile App
• Underwriter recognition featured on Workshop ad within Expo Preview

On-Site

• Workshop will take place on: Thursday, October 17 2-4pm
  • ***This date is subject to change.  Any changes will not negate the agreement.
• Underwriter logo and contact information printed in workbook distributed to visitors—underwriter to provide complete contact information to be included. Deadline: September 3, 2019 (Company contact information that is currently on file will be used unless new information is provided by the deadline listed above)
• Underwriter recognition to appear on signage promoting Workshop in SupplySide West registration area October 17 & 18
• Underwriter logo to appear on signage in Workshop room
• Underwriter can provide literature or promotional items to be distributed to visitors at Workshop in the back of the room; underwriter is responsible for bringing literature/promotional items to Workshop and the set-up/tear-down of items
• Verbal recognition of underwriters at beginning of session
• Underwriter receives two (2) complimentary passes for company representatives to attend the Workshop

Post-Show

• Post-show email distributed to all Workshop participants
• Underwriter may submit up to 40 pages of scientific literature (abstracts, white papers, etc.) to be included in post-show email that is in conjunction with speaker appreciation email. Deadline: September 3, 2019
• Underwriter to receive complete contact information for Workshop visitors, excluding those who have opted out of Informa’s privacy policy