Webinars

Nick Lenzi

Nick Lenzi, SVP of Marketing at Lipari Foods, shares insights into two of the fastest growing global food types in the US - Mexican/Central & South American and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean.

Suzy Badaracco

Breakfast is no longer confined to traditional formats or limited to one department. Today’s consumers want flavor-forward, global, functional, and emotionally satisfying morning options that reflect their evolving routines. From za’atar-spiced egg wraps and croissant-style kolaches to savory yogurt parfaits with cornbread crumble, the most exciting breakfast innovations are cross-departmental. Dairy, deli, and bakery are uniquely positioned to collaborate—merging flavor, convenience, and format flexibility to dominate the AM daypart. This session explores how the breakfast landscape is shifting and how to use category synergy to deliver bold, craveable solutions. Attendees will learn how to time launches with seasonal and cultural cues, optimize breakfast for grab-and-go, and blend global familiarity with regional comfort. Whether targeting health, indulgence, or all-day snacking, cross-category breakfast innovation is the next growth engine for the perimeter.

Daniel J. Smith

Daniel Smith of BSI provides an overview of evolving environmental considerations for the food packaging industry, most notably regulatory trends and requirements associated with emerging contaminants such as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), microplastics and phthalates. The presentation will also briefly discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and why the food packaging industry may be more impacted than other industries. Although these emerging environmental issues are not intended to target the food industry, the nature of materials used and manufacturing processes implemented will have a significant impact on the industry and the future of how products are made, tracked and managed. This presentation will provide an overview of recent regulatory trends and some of the specific regulations that will directly affect the food packaging industry as well as risk management strategies to identify and prioritize activities to mitigate risks.

Stephen Owens, Rick Prow

Whether you’re a home chef or restaurant operator, our flavored butter can take your meal from basic to bold in seconds. It’s the minor touch that makes a major impact. Join the Epicurean Butter team in a virtual tasting session while expert Chef Rick Prow and CEO Stephen Owens discuss how flavored butter will be your next secret weapon in the food industry.

Miri Eliyahu

Explore the forces shaping how consumers will shop, eat, and engage with deli, dairy, and bakery in 2026, from evolving tastes and values to global cultural influences. This webinar delivers fresh insights and practical inspiration to help you stay ahead of trends and turn change into opportunity.

Amy Roberts

Join fellow IDDBA members for a live session to explore IDDBA’s partnership with Dale Carnegie Training and how leadership development is helping deli, dairy, and bakery teams lead more consistently, engage frontline employees, and perform under daily operational pressure. You’ll learn how people-focused leadership equips department managers to step confidently into leadership, coach effectively, and create positive change without increasing turnover.

Ricky Reis, Linda Avila, Ricardo Gutierrez

Join us in learning about the descendants of Hoard’s original Guernsey cows and how their extraordinary milk with natural A2 Protein transcends into award-winning cheeses with unbelievably rich, creamy, and buttery flavor profiles. Experience the Cheese Difference! 25 registrants will receive samples.

Jonna Parker, Miles Agatha-Currier

Join Circana for a quarterly series exploring how IDDBA’s Guiding Trends are manifesting themselves in retail and beyond. Circana will provide the latest shopper, sales, and consumption performance trends for the period on Dairy, Deli, and Bakery as well as an in-depth look at how IDDBA's Guiding Trends are shaping up in 2026. This webinar will go deeper and wider than the monthly article series touching well beyond retail sales and is sure to become a must-see for any retail decision-maker; deli, dairy, or bakery brand; or supplier.

Nathan Aldridge

Join us for an informative session that dives into the fundamentals of Listeria, one of the most severe foodborne pathogens impacting the food industry today. Prevention and control are critical for every food manufacturer.

Jeff Gholson

Join Jeff Gholson, Senior Vice President of Procurement at Rise Baking, for a quarterly bakery commodities outlook. Jeff will share insights on grains, butter, cocoa, sugar and help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities you'll be facing in the near future.

Melanie Upshaw, Mark Taylor

Join us for an inspiring session with Melanie Upshaw and Mark Taylor of Convoy of Hope as we explore how your excess, short-dated, or off-spec products can make a lasting difference. Rather than letting these items go to waste, learn how partnering with Convoy of Hope can help combat food scarcity across the U.S. at no cost to you. Convoy of Hope will manage pickup and distribution, helping you eliminate disposal and transportation fees while creating a powerful social impact. Discover how your surplus can help transform communities in need by turning excess into hope.