Event Details

Many farm and food businesses are venturing beyond traditional grocery retail and embracing diversified revenue streams through foodservice. In this interactive Community Day, you'll get a broad overview of the various foodservice channels, from restaurants, hotels, and airlines to institutions such as schools, universities, military bases, and healthcare facilities.


Learn about the distinct needs and expectations of buyers in these sectors and hear from producers that have forged successful foodservice partnerships. We'll take a deeper dive on local farm- and CPG-to-school opportunities and requirements and hear about foodservice tradeshows supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. You will gain valuable insights and connections to kickstart your business' journey into the dynamic world of foodservice.



Community Day is free for all! Our Founders Forum (intended for Founders only), is free for Naturally Minnesota Members, but costs $10 for non-members. Lunch is included with any ticket.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Education Panel: Food Service Landscape 101
Are you a founder or farmer who is looking to break into the food service industry? Join us for this educational panel diving into the full spectrum of food service from K-12, Institutions, ...
Are you a founder or farmer who is looking to break into the food service industry? Join us for this educational panel diving into the full spectrum of food service from K-12, Institutions, Healthcare, Restaurants, and beyond!
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Founders Forum
Diverse thought leadership and peer mentorship are key tenants of the mission of Naturally MN.This round table discussion will be casual and fun! We are excited to have seasoned founders sha...
Diverse thought leadership and peer mentorship are key tenants of the mission of Naturally MN.

This round table discussion will be casual and fun! We are excited to have seasoned founders share their experience on being in different food service and institutional channels, and then the session will open up for questions. If you are a Founder don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and learn from your peers!
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Open Networking
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Informal Lunch Session: MDA's NRA Update - Latest and Greatest!
Hear from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on the latest and greatest updates from the National Restaurant Association trade show that happened earlier that week.The NRA show is a gre...
Hear from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on the latest and greatest updates from the National Restaurant Association trade show that happened earlier that week.

The NRA show is a great opportunity for companies to break into the food service sphere.
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Industry Food Service Expert Panel
Ready to dive deeper into the world of food service? Join our seasoned industry experts as they discuss various paths to food service across healthcare, distribution, restaurants and K-12. ...
Ready to dive deeper into the world of food service? Join our seasoned industry experts as they discuss various paths to food service across healthcare, distribution, restaurants and K-12. They will share insights on how to successfully enter and work with these various channels.
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Speakers

  • JB

    Jennifer Barta

    CEO of Finnovation Lab

  • ED

    Erin Denham

    JT Mega

  • TH

    Terese Hill

    Fairview Health

  • AH

    Augie Hinnenkamp

    CEO of CLO-CLO VEGAN FOODS

  • KK

    Kris Koch

    Executive Chef

  • AK

    Aaron Krulc

    Sr. Buyer at Minneapolis Public Schools

  • SK

    Sunil Kumar

    CEO of The Amazing Chickpea, LLC

  • Lolly Occhino (Sr. Scientist, Food at AURI)

    Lolly Occhino

    Sr. Scientist, Food at AURI

    Discounted Support Services for food R&D (AURI)

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  • Armetha Pihlstrom (Founder & CEO of Pihlstrom Consulting Group, LLC.)

    Armetha Pihlstrom

    Founder & CEO of Pihlstrom Consulting Group, LLC.

  • AR

    Anna Richardson

    Dir Market Access Programs at The Good Acre

  • Jason Robinson (Director - Business Development, Food of AURI - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute)

    Jason Robinson

    Director - Business Development, Food of AURI - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute

  • JR

    Jean Ronnie

    ProTeam

  • KS

    Kate Seybold

    Farm 2 Institution coordinator at MDA

  • HT

    Hally Turner

    Founder and Owner of Per Se

  • SV

    Scott Vanden Broecke

    US Foods

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Tickets

Member

This ticket includes access to the entire Community Day, and has an option to add on the founders forum.

Member Price Complimentary
Non-Member (General Admission)

This ticket includes access to the entire Community Day, and has an option to add on the founders forum.

Standard Price Complimentary

Venue

FINNOVATION Lab

Fifth Avenue South 817
Minneapolis

If you have any questions please contact Allison McDonald

Contact Organizer

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