
August 11th-13th, 2025 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, CA
HOW ARE YOU EVOLVING TO MEET TODAY’S FRESH-FORWARD SHOPPER?
At FMI FreshForward, food retail leaders converge to tackle the most urgent challenges shaping the future of fresh. This year, Inmar Intelligence is proud to join the conversation, bringing our shopper-centric perspective to a key industry issue: how to win the meal occasion.
Want to learn how Inmar can help you connect with shoppers in more meaningful, impactful ways? Join us at FMI’s Fresh Forward!
August 12th | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS: Capturing Meal Occasions

Chief Collaboration Officer & Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI

President, Taylor Farms Prepared Foods

Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships MarTech Division, Inmar Intelligence

Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights, Circana
In a panel session moderated by FMI, the Capturing Meal Occasions discussion will feature leaders from across the fresh food industry exploring how retailers can better support shoppers in planning real meals. From digital tools to cross-functional collaboration, the session will offer practical strategies to help answer the daily “what’s for dinner?” question—and grow share of the meal occasion.
Panelists will explore how to:
- Address the shopper’s need for convenience, relevance, experience, and value
- Break down departmental silos to create more connected, full-meal solutions
- Reach digital-first consumers by leveraging tools that support planning and purchase
Don’t miss Kathy Hayden in action as she draws on her expertise in loyalty, media, and commerce to show how fresh departments can deliver more connected, data-driven meal solutions. She’ll share ways to unify teams, activate shopper data, and close the gap between digital inspiration and in-store conversion—making it easier for shoppers to plan meals and for retailers to grow share.
MEET WITH OUR TEAM!
Connect with our team to discuss how the right strategies in the right moments can help you connect, innovate, and inspire. Click the link below to reserve time for a 1:1 conversation:
We’ll see you in San Diego!