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"And what, Socrates, is the food of the soul? Surely, I said, knowledge is the food of the soul." 

Plato

Food has always been an integral part of our daily lives. Simply put we need food to live, but - for some - food has become the mortal enemy. The issues surrounding food in the 21st century are numerous. Parents are suing food manufacturers for making their kids overweight. Food marketers are hailed as brilliant for their emotional touch. Consumers wonder whether they should appreciate or question genetically modified products. What works, what doesn't?  Global Speakers Agency presents renowned experts in the food industry, whose insights can help you understand and face these and other food issues of the day. 

A Senior Vice President of Ipsos-Reid Corp, and the leading media spokesperson on retail and consumer trends of food and food safety.

Marketing maverick, President and CEO of Jones Soda. Rejecting the rules of the  competitive beverage industry, he set his product apart by creating an emotional bond with his customers, and created a multi-million dollar company.

Founding member and Former President of Greenpeace, and currently the founder of Greenspirit, who reveals the myths and misinformation behind the campaigns against biotechnology and genetically modified foods. 

Inventor of Tim Horton's "Roll Up the Rim to Win" contest and producer of Tim Horton's "True Stories" advertising television commercials.

Leslie Beck RD

Nutrition and food issues authority who has helped over 2,000 individuals achieve their nutrition and fitness goals.

Dr. Sid Katz

Award-winning scientist who discusses the truths and myths of biotechnology and scrutinizes the pros and
cons of genetically modified foods.

One of Canada's leading independent retailers and most talked about greengrocer.

An expert on leadership, performance management and building organizational excellence, with a strong history in the food
industry.

Researcher of future trends, who looks at food, health and wellness issues that will drive purchasing decisions. 

Helped turn the idea of low-fat cookbooks, from the authors of Looneyspoon's cookbooks, Janet and Greta Podleski, into an award-winning food company.


Owners of the famed Clodhoppers Candy who took Chris' grandmother's candy recipe and developed it into a multi-million dollar success story.

Peter Legge
Mary Feeley
Art Turock
Jim Sullivan
Phil Lempert
James Barber
Richard Berman
Jay Gould
Bill Marvin
Bob Meissinger
Roly Morris
Rose Reisman
Michele Payn-Knoper
T. Scott Gross

Ask us for more information on these and other food industry experts for your next event.

 

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