
"The 2025 ECRM Food & Beverage sessions have officially concluded, marking another successful year of strategic connections between innovative suppliers and key buyers across retail and foodservice channels. This year's comprehensive program brought together over 100 participating companies, spanning multiple specialized sessions that addressed everything from sustainable sourcing to the emerging GLP-1 consumer market. Food & Beverage Magazine played a pivotal role in this year's sessions, with founder Michael Politz leading thought leadership discussions on consumer behavior and dining experiences. The sessions demonstrated the industry's continued evolution toward health-conscious offerings, sustainability initiatives, and technology-driven solutions."
"Specialty Foods & International Flavors The international flavor segment saw strong representation from Comfrut ( www.comfrut.com), Integra Chile Spa ( www.integrachile.com), and Marsala Foods ( www.marsala.com.br), bringing authentic South American ingredients to North American markets. San-J International, Inc. ( www.san-j.com) showcased their premium tamari and Asian sauce portfolio, while Kontos Foods Inc ( kontos.com) highlighted their Mediterranean flatbreads and specialty items."
ECRM 2025 Food & Beverage brought together over 100 companies across retail and foodservice channels with focused programming on sustainable sourcing, health-conscious offerings, and technology-driven solutions. Sessions emphasized emerging consumer trends such as the GLP-1 market and functional ingredients. Company spotlights included protein and dairy innovation, specialty foods and international flavors, beverage innovation, and bakery and confectionery developments. International exhibitors like Comfrut, Integra Chile Spa, Marsala Foods, San-J International, and Kontos Foods showcased South American, Asian, and Mediterranean ingredients. Bakers and dessert makers such as Delizza Patisserie, Baxter's Bakery, Sweet Mae's Cookie Co, and The Cookie Department presented frozen desserts, artisanal breads, and premium cookies. Meetings followed ECRM's one-on-one 10-minute format.
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