WILLIAMSBURG, VA – What major changes are coming to the food industry, and how can companies thrive and stay ahead of these shifts? As Southern Innovation approaches at the end of next month, I spoke with educational speaker Richard Worzel to learn that and more about his upcoming involvement with the Southeast Produce Council’s event. 

“I’m going to give them [attendees] some perspective of what’s coming at them, the problems that they will encounter if they don’t prepare, and try to talk to them about the things they can do in order to prepare,” Richard divulges, outlining futurist tips and methods of creativity as critical to every successful fresh produce company.

Richard, a leading futurist and best-selling author, will speak at the Symposium on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 9 am (EST). His educational workshop for attendees of the event is titled “The Future of Food.” 

Richard says in addition to analyzing changes and the concept of innovation in the industry, as well as its resulting impact on a company, he plans to delve into other industry-wide issues such as the changing genetics of food, how the market is changing, the influence of technology, and the impact of food ingredients. 

The Southern Innovations Symposium will take place from September 29 - October 1 at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA.

Want to learn more about which tips Richard plans to highlight during Southern Innovations as necessary for prosperous companies in the industry? Listen to my audio interview above, and visit the Southern Innovations site here.

Southeastern Produce Council