Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network provides a platform for food and beverage professionals in the region to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the industry. Self-described as the premier platform for industry engagement.

Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network

Chicagoland Food &amp; Beverage Network | 5,344 followers on LinkedIn. We help grow food &amp; beverage businesses AND our local communities. | Chicagoland Food &amp; Beverage Network (www.chicagolandfood.org) is the region’s food and beverage cluster organization.  We are charged with driving inclusive economic growth in the Chicagoland area by bringing together the local food &amp; beverage industry to collaborate on opportunities in workforce development, food safety, innovation &amp; technology, and business services.  

We believe that a growing, innovative food &amp; beverage industry is vital to a prosperous Chicago metro area.

Board Member | Proven Growth Strategist | Fortune 100 Growth, Strategy and Insights Executive | 2x VP Innovation | Executive & Family Advisor | Board…

Andria Long

Executive Director at Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network and Bigger Table

Alan Reed

Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing & Innovation

Saverio Spontella

Executive Administrative Assistant / Coordinator

Mayra Cruz

Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network

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Don't forget to register for THIS Wednesday's CFBN event, "The New Rules of Brand Management!" Spots are filling up fast, so don't miss out! A stellar panel is lined up to discuss new strategies and tactics to help your brand successfully emerge in today's food and beverage industry! Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghzTHivN Thanks to Social Snacks Co for the amazing video, and great comments from CFBN Members Kathy Abdouch , Elizabeth Cohen , Mike Loquercio , Kaitlin Grady

What the Heck is Bioprocessing and Precision Fermentation? We’re all familiar with traditional fermentation, where microbes naturally transform nutrients to create products like yoghurt, sourdough bread, and beer. But this is really just the beginning. Bioprocessing and precision fermentation processes and technology have the potential to revolutionize how we create food. So, what is it all about? Want to dive deeper? Read our full blog post here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJmAK6cu . And don’t miss out on our event Thursday, Nov. 14th, where we’ll explore these groundbreaking innovations firsthand! Register here to secure your spot ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRV4k3Rx

If you were at our "Taste the Trends" event ijn September, you got to see and taste this amazing brand in action with an epic charcuterie table! If you missed it, get to Whole Foods STAT! Land O'Frost Saverio Spontella Whole Foods Market @chgofood

If you're at PACK EXPO today at 1:30pm, don't miss this cutting edge conversation. IFAB and the State of Illinois are positioned to change EVERYTHING.

When good companies and great people come together, amazing things happen! Congratulations Edlong Flavor Solutions Brisan Group Laurette Rondenet Brian Vogt

Double the Events, Double the Impact! Join us for BACK-to-BACK events November 13 & 14 for unique opportunities to dive deep into the rapidly evolving worlds of branding and biomanufacturing. 📅 November 13: The New Rules of Brand Management The game has changed, and it’s time to play by new rules. Great branding alone isn’t enough anymore; it’s about building a strategy that really sticks. Expect a lively panel, a fresh look at what’s working in branding, and plenty of networking opportunities over cocktails and appetizers! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ghzTHivN 📅 November 14: Strengthening Illinois’ Bio Processing & Precision Fermentation Ecosystem Biomanufacturing is booming, and Illinois is taking the lead! Join us to discover the power behind precision fermentation and meet the visionaries turning this $200 billion industry into a reality. Come explore how cutting-edge tech is shaping the future of food and beverage globally! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gRV4k3Rx

Thanks! Don't sleep on Oak Park. There's a ton of great food just outside the city. Takeout 25 NFP

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