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Panel: Convenience Meets Customization: The Future of Snacks, Frozen & RTE Meals

10/23/2025
Memorial Hall
Track 1: Market & Consumer Insights

Today’s consumers want it all: convenience, nutrition, and personalization. As plant-based eating becomes more mainstream, consumers increasingly expect products that deliver both convenience and personalization. This panel explores how the next generation of plant-based snacks and ready-to-eat (RTE) meals is being designed to meet diverse dietary needs, taste preferences, and health goals. Industry leaders will discuss how data-driven nutrition, novel ingredients, and agile manufacturing are enabling mass customization - without sacrificing sustainability or flavor. From functional, grab-and-go options to tailored meal solutions, hear how brands are reimagining plant-based foods to align with the fast-paced, highly individualized lifestyles of today’s conscious consumer.

Chairperson
Kathy Risch, Senior Vice President, Shopper Insights & Thought Leadership - Acosta Group
Speakers
Giovanna Hernandez, Sr R&D Director Frozen Foods - Kellanova
Stacey Fowler, Executive VP R&D - Schwan's