Consumers shifted how and where they bought their food during the pandemic. Retailers want to hold onto sales gains while foodservice outlets aren’t just looking to bounce back, they want to bounce forward. Panelists from major foodservice and retail outlets that sell chicken will discuss how their companies have adapted and share their plans for future success at the 2021 Chicken Marketing Summit, scheduled for July 18-20, 2021 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Registration is now open with early savings available.
The panelists include David Aldrich, poultry buyer, Meijer, Keith Anderkin, vice president, supply chain and quality assurance, Zaxby’s, Mike Hacaga, meat and seafood product innovation lead, Thrive Market and Joe Schechinger, vice president, global supply chain, Wingstop.
Aldrich currently works as a poultry buyer at Meijer. He has experience across a variety of roles throughout his six years with the grocery chain, including finance, grocery and direct store delivery (DSD) beverage, and has a bachelor’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University. Read more