Food & Beverage

CSP Foodservice Forum 2026

The annual CSP Foodservice Forum, powered by Informa, focuses on the rapidly expanding foodservice segment within convenience retail operations. This event brings together industry experts to share insights on menu innovation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction strategies. Participants will explore the latest trends, technologies, and best pra…

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13Speakers
15Sponsors
20On the bill · sessions
26Companies · in total
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Speakers

Programmed at CSP, in alphabetical order.
Chuck Kronyak
Senior Food Service Manager · Truenorth
Curtis Robinson
Brand Manager, Food & Beverage · Southwest Georgia Oil Co./Inland Stores
David Poralatin
Senior Vice President and Industry Advisor, Food and Foodservice · Circana
Donna Hood Crecca
Principal · Technomic
Furnell Mackey
Category Manager, Foodservice · Timewise Convenience Stores
Jorge Salinas
Foodservice Manager · Midtex Oil/Fischer's Neighborhood Market
Julie Heseman
Senior Director, Research & Insights · Technomic
Kesha Alexander
Founder & Co-Owner · Supper Co.
Kyle Drenon
Co-Owner · Supper Co.
Liza Salaria
Merchandising & Foodservice Practice Lead · W. Capra
Maddie Whitehead
Director, Foodservice Operations · U-Stop Convenience Stores
Mitch Morrison
Vice President, Retailer Relations & Event Content Director · Informa Connect
RJ Hottovy
Head of Analytical Research · Placer.ai
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Sponsors

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Ajinomoto
Buddy's Kitchen
Conagra Brands
Gonnella Baking Company
Home Market Foods
Hormel Foods
Irresistible Foods Group
Johnsonville, LLC
Kraft Heinz
McCall Farms - Peanut Patch
RATIONAL
Tampa Maid Foods, LLC
Tork, an Essity Brand
Ultimate Sales
Vandemoortele
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Agenda

Selected from 20 sessions on the bill.
  • 10:30am - 11:00am

    Words to the Wise - Raising Seed and Series A from Biotech Investors

    - Understanding what biotech investors prioritize when evaluating Seed and Series A funding opportunities - Effectively communicate your vision and scientific potential to attract …

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 10:30am - 11:15am

    South Florida - The Rising Life Science Hub

    South Florida is solidifying its position as a national healthcare and life sciences hub. With its strategic location, growing infrastructure, and influx of investment, the city is…

    Headliner Stage
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    How to Get Funded as a Medtech Startup

    - Crafting a compelling value proposition that resonates with investors - Understanding the unique funding challenges in the medtech sector - Preparing for regulatory hurdles that …

    Medtech & Digital Health Stage
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    Strategic IP: Maximizing the Value of Your Most Precious Assets

    Is your company’s intellectual property pieces of paper you pray never get a close look, or is it the true crown jewel of your business? This masterclass will address how biotechno…

    Headliner Stage
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm

    Strategic Considerations for Global Expansion for Life Science Startups

    - Which markets are currently most desirable for startups and why? - Navigating varied and complex regulatory requirements across China, Europe, and the Middle East - Discussing th…

    Headliner Stage
  • 1:45pm - 2:15pm

    Bringing in the Next Wave of Biotech Talent & Entrepreneurship

    Every groundbreaking biotech innovation starts with a bold idea—and the people who dare to bring it to life. This panel takes you on a journey into the heart of early-stage biotech…

    Biotech Growth Stage (Post-Series A)
  • 1:45pm - 2:30pm

    Women’s Health - The Trillion Dollar Opportunity

    - Overview of the growth we’ve seen in the space in recent years - Highlighting breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions tailored to women’s needs -…

    Headliner Stage
  • 2:30pm - 3:15pm

    TechBio – The Science, Investment & Business Models

    - How do we define TechBio? - Strategies for securing investment in a competitive and evolving market - Discussing the key metrics that define ROI in TechBio - Identify what sets s…

    Headliner Stage
  • 3:15pm - 4:00pm

    The Path to Public: Mastering Your Exit Strategy

    - How to adapt exit strategies in a cautious and unpredictable financial landscape - Beyond the IPO - exploring alternative pathways to liquidity that are gaining traction in today…

    Headliner Stage
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

An audience of 26 companies, parsed from the program.

26 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
15Sponsoringsponsor only
11Companies Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

54% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • Founder / Owner215%
  • VP-level215%
  • Director / Head of323%
  • Manager / Lead538%
  • Marketing / Brand18%

Of 13 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01AjinomotoSp
  2. 02Buddy's KitchenSp
  3. 03Conagra BrandsSp
  4. 04Gonnella Baking CompanySp
  5. 05Home Market FoodsSp
  6. 06Hormel FoodsSp
  7. 07Irresistible Foods GroupSp
  8. 08Johnsonville, LLCSp
  9. 09Kraft HeinzSp
  10. 10McCall Farms - Peanut PatchSp
  11. 11RationalSp
  12. 12Tampa Maid Foods, LLCSp
  13. 13Tork, an Essity BrandSp
  14. 14Ultimate SalesSp
Sponsors by tier
unspecified15
100% of 15
At peer events but not here

These companies sponsored two or more peer events recently, but aren't on this program. For an organizer, that's a list of warm prospects.

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