Snacking is a daily and growing habit for consumers who are looking for natural, healthier and more convenient formats across categories – from savory to sweet. Many brands are innovating in this space, but how can brands rise above the crowded marketplace? Whether the products are designed to increase energy, boost nutritional goals, or provide an escape from daily stresses, plant-based colors offer brands a significant opportunity to tell an authentic story without sacrificing the sensory appeal that modern shoppers crave. This webinar hosted by EXBERRY® by GNT, the leading global supplier of natural Coloring Foods, will explore snack concepts that align with today’s biggest trend drivers and empower you with actionable ways to leverage the limitless potential of plant-based colors!
Learning objectives:
• Explore the plant-based color toolkit to elevate the sensory appeal in sweet and savory snacks
• Discover tangible tips to overcome common technical challenges when working with natural colors
• Be inspired by the leading snack trends shaping today’s marketplace
Speaker Information:
Alice Lee, Technical Marketing Manager, GNT USA, LLC
Alice Lee is passionate about educating professionals in the food and beverage industry about the benefits and best practices for using natural colors. She has 18+ years of industry experience expanding from working as a product developer for Unilever on the CPG side and then taking on the role of the Application Manager at GNT in 2012. Alice has a B.Sc. in Food Science from University of Guelph in Canada and a culinary diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. She maintains a large garden of heirloom fruits and vegetables in her home with her partner and young son.
Christina Olivarez, Executive Corporate Chef, GNT USA, LLC
Chef Christina Olivarez brings her passion and authentic chef’s perspective to brand partnerships that result in innovative concepts and solutions using EXBERRY® plant-based colors. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she was elevated to the position of Executive Chef at Diego in Las Vegas in only five years. During her tenure at Diego, she was recognized as Eater.com's Vegas Chef of the Year in 2012, and won an episode of the Food Network's competition cooking series, Chopped. Christina's culinary approach is focused on working with manufacturers to tell their story through plant-forward dishes that evoke the pleasure and joy of eating using vibrant colors, balanced flavors and intriguing textures.
Snacking is a daily and growing habit for consumers who are looking for natural, healthier and more convenient formats across categories – from savory to sweet. Many brands are innovating in this space, but how can brands rise above the crowded marketplace? Whether the products are designed to increase energy, boost nutritional goals, or provide an escape from daily stresses, plant-based colors offer brands a significant opportunity to tell an authentic story without sacrificing the sensory appeal that modern shoppers crave. This webinar hosted by EXBERRY® by GNT, the leading global supplier of natural Coloring Foods, will explore snack concepts that align with today’s biggest trend drivers and empower you with actionable ways to leverage the limitless potential of plant-based colors!
Learning objectives:
• Explore the plant-based color toolkit to elevate the sensory appeal in sweet and savory snacks
• Discover tangible tips to overcome common technical challenges when working with natural colors
• Be inspired by the leading snack trends shaping today’s marketplace
Speaker Information:
Alice Lee, Technical Marketing Manager, GNT USA, LLC
Alice Lee is passionate about educating professionals in the food and beverage industry about the benefits and best practices for using natural colors. She has 18+ years of industry experience expanding from working as a product developer for Unilever on the CPG side and then taking on the role of the Application Manager at GNT in 2012. Alice has a B.Sc. in Food Science from University of Guelph in Canada and a culinary diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. She maintains a large garden of heirloom fruits and vegetables in her home with her partner and young son.
Christina Olivarez, Executive Corporate Chef, GNT USA, LLC
Chef Christina Olivarez brings her passion and authentic chef’s perspective to brand partnerships that result in innovative concepts and solutions using EXBERRY® plant-based colors. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she was elevated to the position of Executive Chef at Diego in Las Vegas in only five years. During her tenure at Diego, she was recognized as Eater.com's Vegas Chef of the Year in 2012, and won an episode of the Food Network's competition cooking series, Chopped. Christina's culinary approach is focused on working with manufacturers to tell their story through plant-forward dishes that evoke the pleasure and joy of eating using vibrant colors, balanced flavors and intriguing textures.
