COVID-19: 2020 Epiphanies and Our Crystal Ball Experts Weigh in on Lessons Learned and What’s Ahead in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the food system and consumer attitudes. The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) will address shifts happening in consumer purchasing behavior, the food system’s response and what’s ahead in 2021 during “CFI NOW: 2020 Epiphanies and Our Crystal Ball,” a one-hour webcast, Fri., Dec. 4, 12:30 p.m. CT.

Hosted by Charlie Arnot, CFI CEO, the webcast features Susan Schwallie, executive director of food and beverage consumption for the NPD Group, and Kevin Ryan, founder of Malachite Strategy and Research. Both Schwallie and Ryan are founding members of CFI’s Consumer Trust Insights Council, a group of consumer insights experts and social scientists who explore emerging trends, research and data to provide strategic direction for the food system.

Ryan and Schwallie will detail the latest consumer trend research and the rapid evolution taking place in the food industry. They will also share insights on which consumer behaviors will drive the food system in 2021.

Register for the free webinar via the CFI NOW link at www.foodintegrity.org.

The Center for Food Integrity is a not-for-profit organization that helps today’s food system earn consumer trust. Our members and project partners, who represent the diversity of the food system, are committed to providing accurate information and working together to address important issues in food and agriculture. The Center does not lobby or advocate for individual companies or brands. For more information, visit www.foodintegrity.org.