Now What? Christie Tarantino-Dean, CEO, Institute of Food Technologists

Christie leads an association that relies on face-to-face and tactile experiences as her membership represents the food ecosystem. Learn how IFT is:

  • Coping with changes in consumer demand and the supply chain
  • Approaching pricing strategy for their virtual event
  • Finding opportunity in innovation

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