- 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMIBWA Membership Committee (Room 308A)
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IBWA Members Only
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMIBWA Technical Committee (Room 308C/D)
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IBWA Members Only
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMState Association Officials Meeting (Peabody, Manatee Spring I)
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- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMExhibitor Move-in
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Welcome to the exhibit hall - we look forward to having exhibitors "move-in!"
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMICBA Meeting (Peabody, Barrel Spring I)
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- 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMIBWA Convention and Awards Committee (Room 308A)
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IBWA Members Only
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMIBWA Environmental Sustainability Committee (Room 308C/D)
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IBWA Members Only
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMRegistration Open
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The InterBev registration counters will be located inside the West Building, Hall A4/BI at the Orange County Convention Center.
- 1:00 PM - 2:15 PMTRENDS: Bottled Water Sales Trends Room 206A/B
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Barclay Griffiths, Managing Director & CFO, Beverage Marketing Corporation
In this session Barclay Griffiths will discuss the current status of the bottled water category in the context of the overall U.S. beverage marketplace. He will provide historical analysis of the key bottled water segments and individual company performances coupled with BMC’s 2009 Industry Outlook and projections for the category’s future. The session will also discuss the current landscape of bottled water valuations.
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: How to Get the Most from Your IBWA Membership Room 207A
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Joseph K. Doss, President and CEO, IBWA
Stewart Allen, Chairman, IBWA (pictured at left)
This session will answer the question, “What can IBWA do for me?” Key IBWA leaders, members, and staff will highlight the work of the association, and how that work impacts your company and the industry. Discover what IBWA resources are available so you can maximize the value of your membership and find helpful solutions for the challenges your company faces.
- 1:00 PM - 4:30 PMBottled Water Plant Tour (1 CEU) Departs West Building Entrance Driveway
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Tour DS Waters’ bottling facility which produces 1 gallon, 3/5- gallon, and 2.5 gallon spring, purified, distilled and fluoridated water products for residential and commercial customers throughout the Central Florida. This tour will include DS Waters’ state-of-the-art purification processes, world-class disinfection systems, start of the art mineral injection, and robotic loading technology. Bus transportation will depart from the West Building A/B Entrance Driveway. You can select one of four departure times and will want to allow 2 hours for the transfers and tour. (Ticketed event.)
- 2:30 PM - 3:45 PMTRENDS: "Bottled Water: It's Future Course" Room 207C
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Ross Colbert, Managing Director - M&A Americas, Zenith International, Ltd.
What is going on in the current U.S. bottled water market? What are the growth trends? Where is industry consolidation taking place? What is the impact of POU coolers in the future and how are bottled water companies integrating POU? Learn what you need to know to define your future course.
- 2:30 PM - 3:45 PMTECHNICAL/REGULATORY: WQA Point-of-Use (1 CEU) Room 207B
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Joseph F. Harrison, Consultant, Water Quality Association
Joe Harrison reviews water treatment chemistry and provides an overview of water treatment technologies such as reverse osmosis, filtration, activated carbon, and ion exchange. Harrison will describe the design of a generic POU reverse osmosis system, the difference between hard water and soft water, water treatment ion exchanger configurations, factors affecting filtration of particles from water, and the different properties of activated carbon produced from different raw materials.
- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: Issues Session for Small Bottled Water Companies Room 308B
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This session gives small bottled water producers and distributors an opportunity to get helpful and up-to-date information and join in on an active dialogue about best practices and solutions. A panel of industry experts, comprised of IBWA members and staff, will lead the discussion and answer questions about challenges you may be facing at your company. Topics for the session include:
- An Update on Bispehenol A (BPA) and HOD Bottled Water Containers
- The New FDA Microbiological Rule
- Effective Marketing Ideas for Bottled Water Companies
- How to Increase Route Efficiencies and Decrease Costs
- The Issues You Bring to the Discussion
- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMIBWA Government Relations Committe (Room 308C/D)
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IBWA Members Only
- 4:00 PM - 5:15 PMSUSTAINABILITY TRACK: Packaging Innovations (1 CEU) Room 207B
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Richard Rouillard, President, Groupe Semopac
This session will provide attendees with much needed technical and marketing information on the alternatives to commonly-used packaging materials in today's bottled water and beverage marketplace. Discussions will include recyclable PET, polylactic acid (PLA) and PET and Tritan® as materials used in 3- and 5- gallon home and office delivery (HOD) containers for bottled water. If you are shopping for new innovation materials for water and beverage packaging, this is a must attend session to gain new knowledge about what’s available in the marketplace.
- 4:30 PM - 5:15 PMIBWA Small Bottler Resources Committee (Room 308B)
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IBWA Members Only
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMIBWA State and Regional Associations Committee (Room 308A)
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IBWA Members Only
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMIBWA Committee Chairs (Closed Session) (Room 308A)
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- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AMState Association Officials Breakfast (Peabody, Coral Spring I and II)
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- 7:00 AM - 9:30 AMIBWA Executive Committee (Room 310A)
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Closed Session
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PMRegistration Open
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The InterBev registration counters will be located inside the West Building, Hall A4/BI at the Orange County Convention Center.
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMICBA Meeting (Peabody, Rock Spring I)
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- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMTECHNICAL & REGULATORY: Polycarbonate/BPA Updates (1 CEU) Room 206 A/B
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Steven Hentges, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group, American Chemistry Council
Regulatory bodies worldwide, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, authorize the use of polycarbonate for beverage and food containers based on an extensive scientific database that supports their safety. However, in recent years the raw material used to make polycarbonate, bisphenol-A (BPA) has been alleged to be an “endocrine disruptor” that may cause health effects at very low levels of exposure. This session will provide an update of the current health and environmental issue landscape for BPA and polycarbonate plastic.
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMTECHNICAL/REGULATORY: Bottled Water 101 (Updated for 2010) (2CEUs) Room 207C
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Bob Hirst, Vice President, Education, Science, and Technical Relations, IBWA
Are you new to the industry? If not, are your route sales and marketing people in need of industry education? Do they know the difference between artesian and spring water? Would you like a review of our industry’s basics? Maybe you are studying for the Certified Plant Operator (CPO) exam. This simplified version of IBWA’s famous A to Z seminar, with technical terms no longer than 25 letters, is just what you need! Guaranteed!
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMState Association Officials Meeting (Peabody, Manatee Spring II)
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- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMIBWA DWRF Board of Trustees Meeting (Room 308A)
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Closed Session
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMSUSTAINABILITY: Engaging Consumers to Improve Plastics Recycling (1 CEU) Room 206 A/B
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Sandra Keil, Earth911.com
Earth911.com is an environmental services company that addresses product end-of-life solutions for businesses and consumers. Through its innovative Recycling Directory, Earth911.com hosts information for hundreds of products in over 110,000 listings across the country. It provides the platform and tools needed to support recycling and proper disposal for various products, giving the people who buy them a number of ways to participate in companies’ sustainability initiatives. Learn about the tools available to you that will improved your ability to engage consumers and increase plastics recycling.
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: Fuel Price Protection Room 207A
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Stephen Fletcher, Direct - Channel Sales, Pricelock
Attendees will learn about new opportunities in fleet management as it relates to fuel. The session will cover risk management solutions that provide fuel price protection, fuel surcharge management and employee benefit programs to businesses of all sizes. Carbon offsetting and neutrality will also be discussed.
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMIBWA Communications Committee (Room 308C/D)
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Closed Session
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMTECHNICAL/REGULATORY: Bottled Water and Tap Water: Just the Facts (1 CEU) Room 207C
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Bob Hirst, Vice President, Education, Science, and Technical Relations, IBWA
Environmental activists and media have long misinformed the public about how bottled water is regulated and tested. They claim that public drinking water is tested more frequently than bottled water. They claim that bottled water is regulated for quality less stringently than public drinking water. Come see and hear the truth about how bottled water compares to tap water. This session focuses on the facts, with factual illustrations and examples. After attending, you’ll be equipped to respond to local allegations about shortfalls in bottled water regulations.
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMIBWA DWRF Board of Trustees Meeting (Room 308A)
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- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMTRENDS: Beverage Can Trends and Innovations Room 207B
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Jim Peterson, Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Relations, Ball Corporation
Beverage packaging has evolved in many ways over the last several decades. And the aluminum can is no longer just a can. Don’t miss this session to learn about new and exciting developments in the beverage can manufacturing industry.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMTECHNICAL/REGULATORY: Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Audits (1 CEU) Room 207C
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Christoper D. Dunn, General Manager, Beverage Quality Program, NSF International
The GFSI is becoming a significant market driver for food safety programs. Major customers such as Safeway, Wal-Mart, Sysco, etc. are now requiring that some suppliers implement a bench marked GFSI food safety standard. This session will provide an explanation of GFSI, how it differs from other Certifications and a comparison of the most prevalent programs, 9BRC, SQF and FS22000).
- 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMSUSTAINABILITY: Plastic Packaging Forum (1.5 CEUs) Room 206A/B
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Dennis Sabourin, Executive Director, NAPCOR (pictured at left)
Steven Hentges, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group, American Chemistry Council
Ralph Vasami, Executive Director, PETRA
Representatives from the plastics industry will provide the latest updates on polycarbonate and PET container issues. Bring your questions about plastics and packaging innovations to this panel of experts.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Session (1 CEU) Room 207A
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Tamika Sims, Ph.D., Director of Science and Research, IBWA
IBWA has commissioned a life cycle inventory (LCI) of the bottled water industry for 2007. The LCI executive summary and three LCI tools (interactive spreadsheets) for small pack, home and office delivery (HOD), and combination plants highlight material inputs, energy consumption, and environmental emissions. They were designed to be the basis of further study of the potential improvement of resource use and environmental emissions associated with bottled water product systems. This session will reveiw the LCI data, explain how to interpret the data, and demonstrate how it can be used in your business.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMTECHNICAL/REGULATORY: Emerging Contaminants: What's Next to be Regulated? (1 CEU) Room 207C
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Andrew Eaton, Ph.D., Technical Director, MWH Labs
Consumers are typically asking bottled water companies about the presence of emerging contaminants as “new” compounds make news. This seminar will review the following concepts: A) What is an emerging contaminant and how do you know what is “coming”? B) Where do they originate? C) Which contaminants are of potential concern for bottled water producers and what treatment information exists for them? D) What occurrence data exists for those contaminants? E) How do you test for them? F) Should you test for them? G) What if anything are EPA and FDA doing on these fronts? Compounds to be discussed will include both the “old” and the “new,” including perchlorate, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, nitrosamines, and PDBEs, plus others that are not yet necessarily on radar screen.
- 2:00 PM - 6:30 PMExhibit Hall Open - InterBev LIVE Event on Show Floor
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The Exhibit Hall will be located in the West Building, Hall A4/BI of the Orange Country Convention Center.
Children under 16 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Neither photography nor videotaping is permitted in the Exhibit Hall without the express written consent of InterBev Show Management. Non-compliance may result in the surrendering of film and removal from the hall.
- 2:20 PM - 2:50 PMInternational Market Trends (New Beverage Theater)
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Zenith International Chairman Richard Hall will address the current – and future – environment of international beverage market trends.
- 2:20 PM - 2:50 PMUV Technology Requirements for Changing Regulatory Landscapes (Center Stage)
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The needs and expectations of the beverage industry are rapidly changing given new and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Greater reliance and expectations will be placed on Validated UV Technologies for meeting these regulatory requirements than ever before.
This presentation will feature Ismail Gobulukoglu, Ph.D., chief scientist for Aquafine Corporation.
This live event is sponsored by Aquafine.
- 2:30 PM - 3:00 PMMIOX: The Alternative for Greener Clean-In-Place (Green Theater)
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Environmentally benign solution saves valuable production time by replacing 4- and 5-step CIP processes with a rapid, non-thermal, 3-step process that uses just salt, power and water to sanitize.
This live event will feature Andrew K. Boal, Ph.D., a research scientist with MIOX Corporation.
- 2:50 PM - 3:35 PMSweetener Panel (Center Stage)
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Moderated by The International Society of Beverage Technologists Executive Director Larry Hobbs, this discussion will focus on the wide array of sweeteners – including sugar, corn sugar and stevia – used by the beverage industry. The panel will cover sweetener innovation, trends and the future of sweeteners in the beverage industry.
This panel will feature: Brian O’Malley, president and CEO, Domino Foods; Jim Kempland, vice president, Marketing, GLG LifeTech Corporation; amd John White, Ph.D., president, White Technical Research.
- 3:45 PM - 4:45 PMWilliam McDonough, author of Cradle to Cradle (Center Stage)
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Attendees will hear from internationally renowned design and sustainability expert William McDonough.
McDonough, author of Cradle to Cradle, will share his alternative design strategy based on the cradle-to-cradle concept he and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart have developed over the last 20 years based on a comprehensive design goal: a delightfully diverse, safe, healthy and just world, with clean air, soil, water and power.
- 4:45 PM - 5:15 PMEcoLab Cradle to Cradle Book Raffle (Green Theater)
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Immediately following William McDonough’s presentation, EcoLab will sponsor a Cradle to Cradle book raffle in the Green Theater.
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMBeverage World Hall of Fame Awards Reception Center Stage, Exhibit Hall
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Join Beverage World magazine for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we pay tribute to the 2010 inductees of the Beverage World Hall of Fame. For more than 25 years, individual beverage executives have been honored for their devotion and achievements in the beverage industry.
Event sponsored by Beverage World magazine.
- 7:30 AM - 6:15 PMRegistration Open
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The InterBev registration counters will be located inside the West Building, Hall A4/BI at the Orange County Convention Center.
- 8:15 AM - 10:15 AMIBWA General Session, Business Meeting, and Awards Ceremony** (Exhibit Hall - WB2)
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IBWA President’s Report
IBWA President and CEO Joseph K. Doss (pictured at left) addresses the membership and discusses highlights of the year’s achievements, the present state of IBWA, and what’s in store for the future.
IBWA Annual Business Meeting
IBWA Chairman Stewart Allen, DS Waters, opens the IBWA Annual Business Meeting, which will include a report on IBWA’s membership consideration of a proposed bylaws change, and the election of new members and officers to the IBWA Board of Directors.
IBWA carves out another memorable moment at the General Session with the historic Passing of the Gavel ceremony, which honors the leadership, time, and commitment of 2010 Chairman Stewart Allen, and formally installs Scott Hoover, Roaring Spring Bottling, as the 2011 IBWA chairman.
The IBWA Awards Program – Recognition of Excellence in the Bottled Water Industry!
Awards for Route Salesperson and the 2010 Kristin Safran/IBWA Board of Directors Award will be presented at the IBWA General Session this year. In addition. In addition, the following panel will take place during this session:
IBWA Member Actions to Reduce Bottled Water’s Environmental Footprint
Moderator: Chris Saxman, Shenandoah Water and Former IBWA Chairman
Panelists:
Stewart Allen, DS Waters and IBWA Chairman
Philippe Caradec, Danone Waters of America
Brian Flaherty, Nestlé Waters North America, Inc.
Henry Hidell III, Hidell Eyster International
Breck Speed, Mountain Valley Spring Company
IBWA member companies share their actions to reduce the environmental footprint of bottled water, such as light-weighting their bottles, using RPET, using biodegradable and compostable materials, using hybrid trucks, etc. These companies will also discuss their efforts to assist federal, state and local agencies and organizations during natural disasters (floods, hurricanes, etc.) and other emergency situations.
**Open to all InterBev attendees
- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: Returnable Asset Management Room 207A
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Ed Ballina, Director, South Business Unit, Pepsi Beverages Company
Kevin Marrie, Director, Sales & Marketing - Material Handling Identification Systems, the Kennedy Group
The loss of assets is an important topic for every beverage business. In this session, attendees will hear case studies on lowering the loss of returnable assets in the food and beverage industry, and learn about industry initiatives that are underway in this area. This presentation will include information on everything from beverage containers to pallets, racks, crates and more.
- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMTRENDS: Ingredient Trends: Natural Colors in Beverages Room 206 A/B
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Emina Goodman
The ingredient world is an ever-evolving one. In this session, Goodman will focus on natural colors suitable for use in a wide variety of beverage applications. This will include sources, properties and stability characteristics as well as a visual representation of the various shades achievable. This presentation will primarily focus on colors permitted by the FDA for use in the US (these are FDA's "exempt from certification' color additives"). This session will also cover moving from synthetics to natural colors, colors currently on the market, the Southampton study, and many other topics relevant to colors in the beverage segment.
- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMSUSTAINABILITY: Cans: Infinitely Recyclable Room 207B
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Moderator: Robert Budway, Can Manufacturers Institute
Panelists: Allison Buchana, ALCOA
Steve Thompson, Curbside Value Partnership/Keep America Beautiful
Phil Bresee, Broward County, Florida Waste and Recycling Services
Aluminum is a resource often used in our industry’s packaging, and also one that has an interesting life cycle. This panel discussion will examine the aluminum beverage can’s environmental sustainability and 100 percent recyclability. Participants will learn about can recycling rates, as well as myriad environmental benefits associated with their recycling.
- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: Recent Values of Bottlers and Possible Effect of Tax Law Changes Room 207C
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Marion B. Glover, President, Glover Capital, Inc.
Have you ever wondered how beverage businesses are valued? What factors influence the value of your business and what are the current trends in sales values (including recent prices paid for major Pepsi and Coca-Cola Bottlers)? The speaker will answer these questions and more including the possible impact of federal tax law changes on Bottler values and how Valuation Tools can be used to pick the best operating strategy. He will also cover the emergence of new beverage brands and how they have led to new profit-enhancing businesses and the possible effects of the current restructuring by the major franchisors on independent bottler values.
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMABA Board of Directors Meeting
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Closed Session
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMTRENDS: U.S. Market Trends Room 206 A/B
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Gary Hemphill, Senior Vice President, Information Services, Beverage Marketing Corporation
Our industry is one that continues to change to meet consumer demand. But to meet the changing tastes of Americans, we need to know what our consumers are drinking. With industry innovation, we are faced with an ongoing emergence of new brands, companies and even product categories. At the same time, consumers are growing more discerning. Where does that leave us? With an increasingly more complex marketplace for beverage companies, suppliers and retailers. Learn about these developments, challenges and opportunities in this thought-provoking presentation.
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMSUSTAINABILITY: Sustainable Water Supply Management (1 CEU) Room 207A
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Jack Donohue, Geologix, Inc.
Water, and our use of it, is a cornerstone environmental issue. This seminar will provide a planning-level overview of a comprehensive range of water-supply sustainability factors and summarize management techniques for achieving a sustainable water-supply outcome while optimizing product quality.
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: Keeping the Doors Open: Ensuring the Successful Succession of Your Family Business Room 207A
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Leon B. Resnick, Partner, Resnick Associates (pictured at left)
Terrance K. Resnick, Partner, Resnick Associates
Profitability aside, keeping family-owned and privately held businesses (regardless of industry), alive in today’s marketplace has become increasingly more challenging. With only one-third of family businesses surviving to a second generation, speakers will address some of the biggest challenges faced in transitioning one’s business in a cost- and tax-efficient manner. A MUST ATTEND session for business owners, speakers also will share ways to avoid unforeseen – but common - mistakes made even by successful business owners.
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: Grassroots Outreach to Government and the Media - How to Make Your Voice Heard! Room 207C
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Dan Felton, Vice President, Government Relations, IBWA (pictured at left)
Tom Lauria, Vice President, Communications, IBWA
Learn about how you can help your company and the bottled water industry have an even stronger voice in the media and within the halls of Congress and your state and local legislatures. In a world where perception is often reality, discover how your calls and letters to, and visits with, the media and legislators can make a difference in your company’s bottom line.
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMTECHNICAL & REGULATORY: CPO Study Session: Are You Smarter than a Plant Manager? (1.5 CEUs) Room 307A
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Shayron Barnes-Selby, Vice President, Public Affairs, DS Waters (pictured at left)
Glen Davis, Director, Quality Control, Absopure Water Company
Bob Hirst, Vice President, Education, Science, and Technical Relations, IBWA
Bring your brain and be prepared to have some game-show fun as we help you prepare for the CPO certification exam! Do you have the answers to run a bottling plant? Take the challenge!
- 12:00 PM - 6:15 PMExhibit Hall Open - InterBev LIVE Event on Show Floor
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The Exhibit Hall will be located in the West Building, Hall A4/BI of the Orange Country Convention Center.
Spend some time perusing the trade show floor to talk to industry professionals, see the latest innovations, sample a beverage at the Beverage Bar and more!
Children under 16 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Neither photography nor videotaping is permitted in the Exhibit Hall without the express written consent of InterBev Show Management. Non-compliance may result in the surrendering of film and removal from the hall.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMNavigating the Challenges of the 21st Century: A Conversation with Irial Finan (Center Stage)
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Attendees will hear from Irial Finan, executive vice president and president of Bottling Investments and Supply Chain for The Coca-Cola Company. Finan will discuss the challenges and opportunities of the bottling business and the complexities of managing supply chains in the 21st century. In addition, drawing on a unique perspective of global experiences, Finan will provide his insight on leadership and talent development in a rapidly changing global business.
This event will be moderated by Eric McNulty, a writer specializing in the issues of leadership and business. His work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Strategy & Innovation, Marketwatch and many other publications. He is co-author of the forthcoming book, Renegotiating Health Care (Josey-Bass, 2010).
- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PMThe ISBT: Examples of Improved Sustainability and Reduced Costs for the Beverage Industry (Green Theater)
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The International Society of Beverage Technologists Executive Director Larry Hobbs will talk about this global organization’s efforts to focus on the art and science of beverage manufacturing. As the premier technical society for beverage professionals, ISBT develops guidelines and standards widely used by beverage companies, suppliers, governments and regulatory bodies around the world.
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PMAn Alternate Name for High Fructose Corn Syrup? Learn More About Corn Sugar (Center Stage)
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The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an alternate name for high fructose corn syrup. In this petition, CRA is asking that food and beverage manufacturers be given the option of using “Corn Sugar” as an alternate ingredient name for high fructose corn syrup on product labels. CRA would like to introduce “Corn Sugar” to you, valued partners of the corn refining industry, and share with you what this alternate ingredient name
will mean for the beverage industry.
Speakers for this live event will include Audrae Erickson, president of the Corn Refiners Association, and Clausen Ely of Covington & Burling.
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PMU.S. Market Trends: Gary Hemphill (New Beverage Theater)
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Beverage Marketing Corporation’s Gary Hemphill will provide a thought-provoking presentation on the complexities of the U.S. marketplace as it pertains to beverages. Hemphill will share insights into the emerging products, categories and markets, based on the changing tastes of Americans.
- 3:40 PM - 4:00 PMBest Practice: Anheuser-Busch Inbev - Mobile Solutions to Improve Distribution and Logistics (Green Theater)
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Now more than ever mobile solutions are helping beverage manufacturers and distributors meet the economic challenges facing them today. Spring Wireless has provided mobile business solutions to some of the most recognizable brands around
the globe, such as: Nestlé, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, The Coca- Cola Company, PepsiCo and many others. In this presentation, Spring Wireless will address the ways in which the company works with clients to improve business process such as: distribution, warehouse management, sales force automation and logistics.
- 3:45 PM - 4:15 PMThe Use of SaaS Technology to Track Ingredients and Materials (Center Stage)
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Industry is constantly working to meet rigorous federal guidelines for tracking ingredients and materials used to bring beverage products to market. In this presentation, Plex Systems Vice President of Products Patrick Fetterman will speak about how SaaS technology enables easy traceability of all ingredients back to raw materials and original suppliers. He also will share real-life examples of the technology in action, including how it is helping a rum distiller meet its traceability needs.
- 4:00 PM - 4:30 PMCoconut Water: A Flash in the Pan or the Next Billion Dollar Beverage? (New Beverage Theater)
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ZICO Beverages Founder and CEO Mark Rampolla will share insight on this natural product and how the company is bringing it to market in a socially and environmentally responsible and sustainable way.
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMIndustry Town Hall (Center Stage)
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Fierce Global Competitors Come Together in Beverage Industry Town Hall
Sponsored by Spring Wireless, this one-of-a-kind event will bring together leaders from three of the most fierce global competitors - J. Alexander M. (Sandy) Douglas, president and chief operating officer, North America Group, The Coca-Cola Company; Jim Johnston, president – Concentrate Sales, Dr Pepper Snapple Group; and Tom Bené, president, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages. Moderated by Beverage Digest Publisher John Sicher, this forum will address myriad topics and showcase industry’s successful efforts in coming together for the greater good.
- 5:30 PM - 6:15 PMBeverage Industry Executive of the Year Reception Center Stage, Exhibit Hall
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At this reception, the Beverage Industry will present its 2010 Executive of the Year, honoring an individual who has the greatest impact on his or her company and on the beverage industry during that year. Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we honor the latest recipient of this prestigious award.
Event sponsored by Beverage Industry magazine.
- 6:30 PM - 9:30 PMInterBev Beverage Innovation Awards Program and Dinner Exhibit Hall - WB2
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Be part of the biggest celebration of innovation in the beverage industry.
The InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards Dinner will honor the winners and finalists of the InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards. The awards will be given to most innovative products, campaigns and initiatives introduced or reintroduced to North American or Latin American markets since June 1, 2009. This dinner program promises to highlight the best of the best in the beverage industry. If you have not brought your ticket, you can purchase a ticket at the registration desk.
Ticketed event: $185 member/exhibitor, $285 non-member/non-exhibitor.
- 7:30 AM - 1:00 PMRegistration Open
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The InterBev registration counters will be located inside the West Building, Hall A4/BI at the Orange County Convention Center.
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMBottled Water Plant Tour (1 CEU) Departs West Building Entrance Driveway
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Tour DS Waters’ bottling facility which produces 1 gallon, 3/5- gallon, and 2.5 gallon spring, purified, distilled and fluoridated water products for residential and commercial customers throughout the Central Florida. This tour will include DS Waters’ state-of-the-art purification processes, world-class disinfection systems, start of the art mineral injection, and robotic loading technology. Bus transportation will depart from the Orange County Convention Center (West Building A/B Entrance Driveway). You can select one of three departure times and will want to allow 2 hours for the transfers and tour. (Ticketed event.)
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMIBWA Board of Directors Meeting (Room 308C/D)
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Closed Session
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMIBWA CPO Exam* Room 307A
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PROCTOR: Dimeko Shaw, Program Coordinator, Education, Science, and Technical Relations, IBWA
*IBWA Members Only - Pre-Registration Required
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMTRENDS: Global Beverage Trends Room 206 A/B
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Richard Hall, Chairman, Zenith International, Ltd.
Where will future growth come from? Which products? Which countries? In this session, you will hear the big picture answers. Presentation will cover the past five years and forecasts, volumes and growth, value, all main products and leading countries.
It starts with key market developments in broad sectors - alcohol, hot drinks, milk and soft drinks, then more detail on carbonates, juices, still drinks and water, leading on to high-growth emerging categories such as iced tea and coffee, sports, energy drinks, and flavored and functional waters.
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: The Business Case for Supplier Diversity Room 207A
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Patricia Hanes, Southeast Regional Director, Minority Business Development Agency
Patricia Hanes, will discuss the business case for supplier diversity at your organizations. In this session, you will learn:
- Why supplier diversity should be part of your competitive advantage - from technology companies to legal firms and even janitorial services, minority-owned firms provide all types of goods and services that your company procures. You should seek opportunities to do business with a diverse range of companies, expanding your opportunities to attract diverse thought and innovation, adding to your bottom line.
- Supplier Diversity isn't just the right thing to do, it's good for your company's bottom line - we live in a multi-cultural world and your supplier base should represent your customer base. By 2050, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts the country will be majority minority - which means your customer base will be majority minority. Doing business with minority-owned firms is doing business with your customer base.
- 9:45 AM - 11:00 AMOPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT: ABA State Tax Battles Room 207A
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Jim McGreevy, Vice President, Government Affairs, ABA (pictured at left)
We know that 2010 has been a challenging year for those of us working in state houses across the country as some elected officials discuss ways to fill budget gaps by placing discriminatory taxes on our industry’s products and containers. Excise taxes, retailer fees, container taxes, bottle bills. All options are on the table. ABA’s Jim McGreevy will look at what has already been proposed, what may be looming on the horizon and how ABA and our state partners are engaged to win the debate.
- 9:45 AM - 11:00 AMTECHNICAL/REGULATORY: Science: Myth vs. Fact Room 207C
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Maureen Storey,Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Science Policy, ABA (pictured at left)
Kevin Keane, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, ABA
Are soft drinks really the number-one source of calories in our diet? Are low-calorie sweeteners safe? When it comes to some media coverage, questions such as these are often answered with anything but the facts. Mr. Keane and Dr. Storey will address some of the assertions made by activists in the public health community and reported on by the media, and provide attendees the facts – and the key messages – to respond.
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMThe Future of Manufacturing and Sales Services (Center Stage)
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Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., opened the world-class Baton Rouge Manufacturing and Sales Service Center in 2009. The first LEED-certified manufacturing facility in the Coca-Cola system contains state-of-the-art technology in its manufacturing systems while embracing environmentally sustainable design and construction concepts. In this presentation, David S. Wittliff, P.E., Stahlman Group Partner and Project Manager, will share the history of the project and the unique blend
of equipment and concepts that created this 781,000 square foot crown jewel.
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMExhibit Hall Open - InterBev LIVE Event on Show Floor
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The Exhibit Hall will be located in the West Building, Hall A4/BI of the Orange Country Convention Center.
Spend some time perusing the trade show floor to talk to industry professionals, see the latest innovations, sample a beverage at the Beverage Bar and more.
Children under 16 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Neither photography nor videotaping is permitted in the Exhibit Hall without the express written consent of InterBev Show Management. Non-compliance may result in the surrendering of film and removal from the hall.
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMIBWA Supplier Committee (Room 308C/D)
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IBWA Members Only
- 2:00 PM - 8:00 PMExhibitor Move-out
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It's over already? Thanks for being a part of InterBev 2010!
