Food Technology Innovation & Safety Forum 2011

May 17th, 2011May 18th, 2011

Chicago, Illinois

http://www.thefoodsummit.com/programme.asp

This agenda examines all the latest strategic and operational needs of all Food Innovators, Processors, NPD thought specialists and Manufacturers.

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Why Identity Verification is Top Priority in Cargo and Logistics

December 26, 2025

Spatial Awareness as a Solution to Warehouse Safety

December 25, 2025

Fort Robotics Remote Control Warehouse Environments

The Rise of Human-Robot Interaction: Next Generation of Warehouse Safety

December 24, 2025

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Top 10 Trends Impacting Food Logistics

December 24, 2025

Risk/Compliance

Why Identity Verification is Top Priority in Cargo and Logistics

For freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics providers, 2026 will mark the point where preparation must turn into execution.

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Spatial Awareness as a Solution to Warehouse Safety

Spatial awareness creates smarter warehouses where people and machines can work together seamlessly and at speed.

Slamcore Alert

The Rise of Human-Robot Interaction: Next Generation of Warehouse Safety

The biggest challenge in today's automated warehousing environment is ensuring that safety systems can keep pace with the constant change and the unique demands of the supply chain.

Fort Robotics Remote Control Warehouse Environments

Top 10 Trends Impacting Food Logistics

From tariffs and risk mitigation to last-mile grocery, updated food safety standards and supporting women in the supply chain, 2025 brought a slew of trends impacting the food logistics space.

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4 Ways to Prevent Arc Faults: The Hidden Danger in Today’s Warehouses

Arc flashes are the hidden danger in warehouse facilities, but with a preventative, safety-first approach, warehouses can reduce the risk to workers, assets, goods and business continuity.

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Supply Chain Webinars Talk Trends, Technology and Talent in the Cold Chain

Here's a look back of some of this year's top webinars, available in on-demand.

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How Plastic Pallets and Totes Power Warehouse Automation

ORBIS Corporation

Here's how plastic pallets and totes are evolving to meet customer needs.

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Emerging Technologies

2026: Year of the Fire Horse Brings AI to the Forefront

It's a new era of accountability, resilience, quality control, food safety, worker safety, enforced sustainable practices and more.

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Material Handling Equipment

Automation, Electrification, Emerging Markets Drive Growth in Material Handling Industry

Interact Analysis

Mainstream manufacturers are transitioning from “equipment manufacturers” to “solution providers.” Here's why.

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Supply Chain Visibility

How Predictive Shelf-Life Analytics Redefines Freshness in the Cold Chain

As we head into 2026, the cold chain’s next breakthroughs won’t come from more efficient warehouses or trucks, but from smarter data and connected decisions.

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How Technology Shapes Food Recall Readiness in 2026

When a recall hits, the difference between a fast, controlled response and a drawn-out one often comes down to how well teams use technology to track and act on their data.

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The Danger of Pesticide Shield Legislation in Food Logistics

Wisner Baum LLP

Section 453 of the House Appropriations Bill, a provision granting pesticide manufacturers immunity from “failure-to-warn” lawsuits for tens of thousands of registered products—has sparked widespread concern among farmers, growers, producers, environmental advocates, and legal experts.

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