The alternative protein category is still relatively young, with plenty of opportunity for growth and innovation. This webinar will cover the latest news and numbers from the alternative protein market, and share what shopping behavior over the past several years has signaled for market opportunity. In addition, hear how alternative protein demand is viewed by category specialists, and how processors are using the latest technologies to produce products that meet consumer expectations.
Thank you to our generous sponsor:
Jonna Parker
Circana
Fresh Foods Team Lead
Jonna Parker is a Principal at the Circana Fresh Center of Excellence and has been an innovator in the fresh foods space for nearly two decades, driving the evolution of consumer-centric decision-making and big data analytics throughout the perimeter. She has worked extensively in each fresh foods department with both suppliers and retailers: meat, bakery, deli, produce, seafood, dairy and floral. Jonna joined IRI in 2016 and leads IRI’s Fresh Center of Excellence focusing on solution enhancement, thought leadership and client consultation across both suppliers and retailers. As an industry thought leader, Jonna has regularly contributed content to and been quoted in publications including CNN, CNBC, Bakery and Snacks, National Provisioner, Winsight Grocery Business and CSP Daily News.
Circana
Fresh Foods Team Lead
Jonna Parker is a Principal at the Circana Fresh Center of Excellence and has been an innovator in the fresh foods space for nearly two decades, driving the evolution of consumer-centric decision-making and big data analytics throughout the perimeter. She has worked extensively in each fresh foods department with both suppliers and retailers: meat, bakery, deli, produce, seafood, dairy and floral. Jonna joined IRI in 2016 and leads IRI’s Fresh Center of Excellence focusing on solution enhancement, thought leadership and client consultation across both suppliers and retailers. As an industry thought leader, Jonna has regularly contributed content to and been quoted in publications including CNN, CNBC, Bakery and Snacks, National Provisioner, Winsight Grocery Business and CSP Daily News.
Greg Bloom
U.S. Protein and Barber's Foods
Owner
Greg is owner of U.S. Protein and Barber's Foods, both based in Denver, CO. Greg has been selling meat for 28 years and alternative plant-based products for five years, and has worked in six USDA plants during his career. Greg and Christy have four children and three grand-children and live on a small farm in Colorado.
U.S. Protein and Barber's Foods
Owner
Greg is owner of U.S. Protein and Barber's Foods, both based in Denver, CO. Greg has been selling meat for 28 years and alternative plant-based products for five years, and has worked in six USDA plants during his career. Greg and Christy have four children and three grand-children and live on a small farm in Colorado.
