In Defense of Big Food

Preservatives; Pesticides; Profit over Purpose.
These are common criticisms of Big Food. While that may be the case for some brands, it certainly doesn't have to be the case for all.
Several large brands are currently using their scale and resources to positively impact the global food supply by requiring changes in food production, enhancing workers' rights and decreasing food waste.
This panel will feature food brands discussing how they are using their scale for the greater good. We will discuss the innovative strategies of these brands as well as how they are choosing to share these stories. We will also release research highlighting the perception and impact of these actions.
Presenters

Cheryl Queen
VP of Comm & Corp Affairs
Compass Group
Cheryl oversees strategic leadership of corporate communication for the North America division of Compass Group, the world's leading contract foodservice and support services company with annual re...
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Jon Bridges
SVP & Chief Mktg Officer
Chick-fil-A Inc
Jon currently serves as Chick-fil-A’s Chief Marketing Officer overseeing Customer Experience, Public Relations, Menu Strategy and Development, Brand Activation and Community Affairs. Jon has been w...
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Meg Burritt
West Coast Regional Procurement Dir
Blue Apron
Meg currently works as the Director of Wellness and Sustainability at Raley's , a 117-unit chain of conventional grocery stores in Northern California and Nevada. Passionate about creating sustain...
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V Murali
SVP
Hill+Knowlton Strategies
I'm a brand strategist with over a decade of experience helping brands, non-profits, start-ups and political campaigns better tell their story. Currently, I'm the Head of Strategy and Planning and ...
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