PHILADELPHIA (February 10, 2012) – The Department of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University will host the sixth annual Food Industry Summit on Thursday, March 8 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. A venue for food industry CEOs, presidents and executives to present their insights on major issues and trends, this year’s event will focus on how companies can best use technology to improve their customers' shopping experience.
“Over the last six years, the summit has demonstrated significant value for all attendees, gaining insight from thought leaders across the various disciplines of the food industry,” says Richard George, Ph.D., chair and professor of food marketing. He adds: “The department is uniquely suited to host an event like this as we celebrate our 50th year of educating students, performing research, supporting government initiatives, and leading discussions on key topics within the food industry.”
The 2012 Food Industry Summit, “Way with Us…Leveraging Digital Technology for Profitable Meals,” will feature several dynamic and influential executives including:
- Howard Stoeckel, president and CEO Wawa
- Danna Vetter, vice president Corporate Planning, Aramark
- Larry G. Pulliam, executive vice president and group president, SYSCO
- Brendan Foley, president U.S. Food Service, Heinz
- Todd Hale, senior vice president, Consumer & Shopper Insights, Nielsen
Registration is $250 and includes the attendance fee and a continental breakfast and lunch. For more information and to register please visit: http://foodindustrysummit.sju.edu.
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Contact: Carolyn Steigleman, Director of Communications for the Haub School of Business, 610-660-1355, csteigle@sju.edu
Background: Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience. One of only 141 schools with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,600 traditional day students, 700 College of Professional and Liberal Studies adult undergraduates and 3,500 graduate and doctoral students. Steeped in the 450-year Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, Saint Joseph's was named to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for General Community Service. The University strives to be recognized as the preeminent Catholic comprehensive university in the Northeast.
