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Thank you to our Discussion Leaders

Quality time with those who know your consumer best.

Consumer Trends '08 offered an exceptional line-up of discussion leaders. Each Insight Forum was lead by a team of two discussion leaders, one retailer and one foodservice representative who offered their valuable perspectives on the latest consumer trends.


Anthony Barbieri, Acme Markets & Janet Erickson, Del Taco

Craig Gaskill, Wild Rocket Foods & Anne Kimball, Forklift Brands

Dave Corsi, Wegmans & Camille Godwin-Austen, IHOP

Ed Popke, Save Mart & Dan Crimmins, University of Notre Dame

Greg Corrigan, Raley’s & Tim York, Markon

Jay Schneider, Acme & Lynne Moorman, Ell Pollo Loco

Paul Stuart, Wegmans & Verne Lusby, FreshPoint

Mark Stevenson, Meijer & Joe Giannetti, Saladworks

Ron McCormick, Wal-Mart & Rob Ondrus, US Foodservice