Sustainability Week

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For retailers and suppliers, addressing the topic of sustainability remains a significant challenge. Developing new technologies and finding new ways of sourcing products are key factors in the effort of retailers to develop private label products that meet the needs of consumers while also being Earth-friendly. Our webinar series will offer an update on the latest developments of sustainability while also taking a deep dive into key topics that are impacting this important issue.

Keynote - The Consumer and Sustainability

Mon, July 22, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

After several challenging years, how is the consumer feeling? Are they ready to dial back on spending? What impact will the election year have on how they shop? Our keynote address will focus on these and other key issues that will impact how consumers shop. 

Speaker:
Sherry Frey, VP Total Wellness, NIQ

Sponsored By: Club Coffee

What’s On The Shelf?

Tues, July 23, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Product packaging remains the most visible aspect of sustainability when consumers shop. So what’s new on the packaging front? How are retailers using their private label assortments to develop more sustainable packaging and communicating that message to shoppers? We’ll discuss the latest advances in packaging and how this discussion among retailers and suppliers continues to evolve.

Speakers:

• Dawn Nowicki, VP Marketing, MRP Solutions
• Kate Favrow, Director of AWG Brands Marketing & Brand Development, Associated Wholesale Grocers

Sponsored By: MRP Solutions

Developing Sustainable Products

Wed, July 24, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Retailers continue working to develop product assortments that are sustainable. From sourcing products, to supply chain issues and packaging, the goal is worthwhile but the challenges are many. This panel will discuss the many aspects retailers should consider when developing a new assortment of sustainable products.

Speakers:

• Derek Dafoe, Executive VP, Sofidel
• Christina Lampert, Director of Growth and Innovation, HowGood

Sponsored By: Sofidel

Certification

Thu, July 25, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

To avoid the issue of greenwashing and help consumers know if sustainability claims made by retailers are accurate, the issue of third-party certification continues to gain momentum. We’ll discuss the important role third-party certifiers play, how retailers should use certification, and how these certifications need to be communicated to consumers. 

Speakers:

• Katie Kowalski, Director of Commercial Partnerships, Fairtrade America
• Nicole Condon, US Program Director, MSC