Phil Lempert
SupermarketGuru & Speaker
Keynote, The Lempert Report: 2023 Forecast & Predictions
Retailers across the globe have established health and wellbeing as a corporate pillar, and dietitians are a driving force in integrating healthy living into all shopper touchpoints with their grocer and creating new income streams. This virtual conference highlights how retail RDs are utilizing data, technology, and digital engagement in programs and services, owning store landscape, and navigating the politics of retail in today’s food environment.
SupermarketGuru & Speaker
Keynote, The Lempert Report: 2023 Forecast & Predictions
Chef & Author
Cook-Along: No Thaw Cooking with Alaska Seafood
Founder of The Business of Story
Keynote & Workshop, The Business of Story
Ph.D., LPEC, Chief Executive Officer, Ethics & Compliance Initiative
Keynote, Ethics in Retail Dietetics
PhD, Senior Vice President at The Hartman Group, Inc.
Closing Keynote, Health and Wellness in 2023: Priorities and Trade-Offs
MS, RD, LDN, Director of Healthy Living at Stop & Shop
MS, RDN, LDN, Community Coordinator and Instructor, Dietitian Nutritionist Program at University of Pittsburgh
MPH, RD, Wellness Corporate Dietitian at Albertsons Companies & Author
MS, RD, California Walnut Commission, Account Supervisor at Ketchum
MS, Brand & Nutrition Manager, Guiding Stars Licensing Company
MS, RD, LD, Nutritionist, Guiding Stars Licensing Company
RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at H-E-B
MPH, Director, Guiding Stars Licensing Company
RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at H-E-B
MS, RDN, LDN, Senior Director Health & Wellbeing, FMI
MS, RD, LDN, Director of Healthy Living at Giant Food
RDN, LDN, H-E-B Wellness Nutrition Strategy Team
MS, RD, Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition | Health & Nutrition Communications
Owner & Founder, Patranya Media, LLC
RDN, Wakefern Dietitian Strategy Supervisor
MS, RDN, LD
MS, RDN, LD, CDE, H-E-B Director Wellness Nutrition Strategy
CEO and founder of SAY Group
University of Iowa
MS, RD, LD, Digital Marketing Manager, Coborn’s Inc.
RD, MHSc, In-Store Dietitian, Loblaw Companies
MS, RD, LD, Corporate Registered Dietitian, Hy-Vee
ARC | RDBA Vice President of Member Services
ARC | RDBA Director of Sponsorship Sales & ARCast Host
MSM, RDN, CD, ARC | RDBA Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
All times are Eastern Standard Time
11:00 - 12:00 | KEYNOTE: The Lempert Report: 2023 Forecast & Predictions, Phil Lempert Track: Trends & Insights Speaker: Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru® In his annual keynote address, RDBA Founder Phil Lempert shares his 30th Annual Food Trend Forecast. The New York Times says, “Lempert’s forecasts are more about context — the whys behind a trend — than simply declaring that everyone will soon be eating charred vegetables and broccoli tots.” read more In his annual keynote address, RDBA Founder Phil Lempert shares his 30th Annual Food Trend Forecast. The New York Times says, “Lempert’s forecasts are more about context — the whys behind a trend — than simply declaring that everyone will soon be eating charred vegetables and broccoli tots.” This year's trend forecast focuses on AI, Machine Learning, Labor Issues, Private Brands (and where they are going) as well as understanding how today's supermarket shopper has changed and evolved. Lempert will highlight the future challenges for health & wellness professionals and how RDs can grow within their retail organizations. This session delivers a unique approach to all these trends through the lens of the retail dietitian - it is a session not to be missed! less |
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12:00 - 12:45 | Breakout SessionsSession 1 | (Sponsored) Early Introduction of Peanuts for Preventing Peanut Allergies Track: Trends & Insights Speaker: Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD Led by Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD, this presentation will review the current recommendations for introducing peanuts to infants and the research supporting those recommendations. read more Led by Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD, this presentation will review the current recommendations for introducing peanuts to infants and the research supporting those recommendations. Sherry will also discuss existing misconceptions about peanut allergies and how registered dietitian nutritionists can address these concerns with their clients and/or customers. General guidance, ideas, and recipes for introducing peanuts will also be shared, along with resources from the National Peanut Board. less Session 2 | Powerhouse Panel: Lessons Learned from Experienced Retail RDs Track: Stories from Experience (Case Studies with/shared by Retail RDs) Speakers: Are you new to your retail career and looking to learn from your retail RDN colleagues who’ve been in the business for a while? Then this session is designed for you as it provides career building tips and lessons learned from those who’ve “walked in your shoes.” read more Are you new to your retail career and looking to learn from your retail RDN colleagues who’ve been in the business for a while? Then this session is designed for you as it provides career building tips and lessons learned from those who’ve “walked in your shoes.” Learn how these seasoned retail veterans learned to use their voice, shift between empathetic and business mindset, and ultimately how they have carved out their career in retail. less Session 3 | The State of Food as Medicine Track: Food as Medicine Speakers: Food as Medicine has established itself as a reputable movement and national priority, and there has been an increased interest and investment in the space. With that, there is a need to level-set an industry-wide approach to this topic to ensure that the long-term positive opportunities to leverage food for better health are not overshadowed by misguided recommendations and false claims. read more Food as Medicine has established itself as a reputable movement and national priority, and there has been an increased interest and investment in the space. With that, there is a need to level-set an industry-wide approach to this topic to ensure that the long-term positive opportunities to leverage food for better health are not overshadowed by misguided recommendations and false claims. Opportunity arises within the retail setting to responsibly innovate and implement programs to help consumers leverage food for health while emphasizing the importance of culture, family meals, and the enjoyment of food. Many different platforms, from retailers to healthcare providers, are using the term “Food as Medicine” though currently there is no consistent definition widely recognized by the public, healthcare professionals or the food industry. In this session, the presenters will discuss current policy, where and how retail dietitians can get involved, and identify obstacles that still need to be overcome. less |
12:45 - 2:00 | 1-on-1 Sponsor Appointments, Networking & Lunch Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking |
1:00 - 2:00 | Networking RoomsNetworking for Retail Dietitians (Retail Dietitians Only Please) This networking room provides the opportunity for retail dietitians to connect with peers to have open discussion in a non-competitive space. Open Networking (All Attendees) Looking to connect with other conference attendees like you would while roaming the halls or walking the expo floor of an in-person conference? Then come on in! This networking room provides the opportunity for all attendees to connect with one another. Food as Medicine Discussions Food as Medicine is a term popping up across many platforms, from retailers to healthcare providers to tech and food start-ups. This room is a place to have discussions on the Food as Medicine topic with industry peers. Trends & Insights Discussions Trends and insights tell you where the market is currently at, and consequently where your brand or program needs to be. They can be employed to guide decision-making and strategy development. This room is a place to connect with peers to discuss insights we’re learning about (from conference presenters) and talk about the future. Innovation & Tech Consumer interest in the connection between food and health has grown. That, coupled with the shifting economy and emerging trends makes our industry ripe for constant innovation. Stop in this room to discuss innovation in the marketplace – in food, programs, and technology. |
2:00 - 3:00 | Expo Hall Open Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking, Trends & Insights, Innovation & Tech |
3:00 - 3:45 | Breakout SessionsSession 4 | (Sponsored) Beyond the Shelf: Nutrition Metric for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing Track: Trends & Insights Speakers: Grocery retailers provide access to healthy foods and beverages, but they also influence the availability and affordability of options that shoppers choose from. The growth of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing provides an opportunity for companies to align financial returns with benefits for society and the planet. read more Grocery retailers provide access to healthy foods and beverages, but they also influence the availability and affordability of options that shoppers choose from. The growth of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing provides an opportunity for companies to align financial returns with benefits for society and the planet. When long-term financial performance is directly linked to environmental and societal impact, the nutrition and health services that retail dietitians can provide become even more valuable. Learn more about ESG investing and the opportunities it presents for retail dietitians to lead within their organizations. less Session 5 | Hiring in a Competitive Market: Elevating the Candidate Experience Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking Speaker: Stacey Penn, President & CEO, SAY Group The buzz in recruiting is that we are in a War For Talent. Companies are fighting for top candidates when resources are in short supply and job seekers are looking at their jobs and careers in a way they never have before. read more The buzz in recruiting is that we are in a War For Talent. Companies are fighting for top candidates when resources are in short supply and job seekers are looking at their jobs and careers in a way they never have before. So how do you find and secure the best people for your team? A key component to getting the most qualified candidates in the door and onto your team is ensuring they get the best Candidate Experience possible. In this session, Stacey Penn, CEO and founder of SAY Group, will walk you through some simple steps to elevate the Candidate Experience and help you secure top talent. You’ll gain easy, step-by-step strategies to attract the best people for your open positions and keep them engaged throughout the hiring lifecycle. less |
3:45 - 5:00 | 1-on-1 Sponsor Appointments & Expo Hall Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking |
10:00 - 11:00 | STUDENT PANEL | Focus on the Future: Building the Preceptor Skillset for Future Practice Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking, Stories from Experience (Case Studies with/shared by Retail RDs) Speaker: Caroline Passerrello, MS, RDN, LDN, Community Coordinator and Instructor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Dietitian Nutritionist Program The 2022 Standards are now in effect for ACEND accredited programs, do you know what this means for students, preceptors, and future practice? If your retailer offers health screening events, partners with pharmacists for counseling services, or has considered these events you are an ideal practice setting to offer supervised experiential learning for the 2022 Standards! The 2022 Standards are now in effect for ACEND accredited programs, do you know what this means for students, preceptors, and future practice? If your retailer offers health screening events, partners with pharmacists for counseling services, or has considered these events you are an ideal practice setting to offer supervised experiential learning for the 2022 Standards! Hear about the future-focused educational requirements and critical self-reflection needed to elevate the role of a dietitian from three perspectives: a faculty member who coordinates student’s community rotation placements, a recent graduate of a Future Education Model Graduate Program (GP), and a current student in a GP. less |
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11:00 - 12:00 | KEYNOTE & WORKSHOP: The Business of Story Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking Speaker: Park Howell, Founder of The Business of Story Park Howell is a storytelling genius that is an author, agency owner, coach, consultant, and speaker working with well-known brands, like Coca-Cola and Dell, who want their story to shine. He gets fired up about helping business professionals, like retail dietitians, clarify their story and amplify their impact! read more Park Howell is a storytelling genius that is an author, agency owner, coach, consultant, and speaker working with well-known brands, like Coca-Cola and Dell, who want their story to shine. He gets fired up about helping business professionals, like retail dietitians, clarify their story and amplify their impact! A clear message is critical to building trust with your ideal audience. But you're not connecting like you could because your story is muddled. Now you can accelerate your impact using the ABT (And, But, Therefore) agile narrative framework. In addition to Park’s live keynote on April 19th, 2023, RDBA’s Virtual Experience attendees will have access to his quick online course, The ABT’s of Agile Communications™, before his keynote and will be invited to a one-hour virtual “Ask Me Anything” follow-up session after the Virtual Experience. Park will also give all attendees a digital copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a guide to using the ABT method in all your business communications. This is a keynote and workshop that will leave you with tangible takeaways – you don’t want to miss it! less |
12:00 - 12:45 |
FACILITATED DISCUSSIONSTrack: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking, Stories from Experience (Case Studies with/shared by Retail RDs) Attendees will break into discussion groups following Park Howell’s Keynote and Workshop to discuss what they learned and how they will put their learnings to use in their day-to-day work. Attendees will self-select into their group of choice. Below are definitions to help with selection of the group that best fits their current role. Group 1 | Store-Based Retail Dietitians Facilitator: Judy Chodirker, RD, MHSc, Loblaws “Store-based” would be a dietitian who works directly with customers/patients at store-level or virtually (may cover more than one store location). Group 2 | Market-Based Retail Dietitians Facilitator: Amy Petersen, MS, RD, LD, Digital Marketing Manager, Coborn’s Inc. “Market-based” would be those who may have both store level and managerial duties. Group 3 | Corporate Retail Dietitians Facilitator: Megan Callahan, MS, RD, LD, Corporate Registered Dietitian, Hy-Vee “Corporate” would be those located at the office level who deal more with strategy and program development than one-on-one customer interaction. |
12:45 - 2:00 | 1-on-1 Sponsor Appointments, Lunch & Expo Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking |
2:00 - 3:00 | New Products Showcase & Expo Hall Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking, Trends & Insights, Innovation & Tech |
3:00 - 3:45 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONSSession 6 | Staying Relevant – Shifting the Conversation about Health Tracks: Stories from Experience (Case Studies with/shared by Retail RDs), Food as Medicine Speakers: It can be difficult to move the needle when working in a retail grocery chain, especially when other priorities and industry issues are creating noise that keeps your business case from being heard. Join this session to hear how industry leaders are shifting their strategies to stay relevant and ensure they are being heard within their retail setting. Session 7 | Media Training Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking, Speaker: Patranya Bhoolsuwan, Owner & Founder, Patranya Media, LLC Retail dietitians are often thrust into the media spotlight in their roles, but oftentimes they are not prepared and miss the opportunity to convey key messages. In this media training session, the instructor will cover the following topics: Understanding the inner workings of different types of media, learn how to approach news organizations to get your retailer/brand noticed, work on delivering concise but clear message during media interviews, refine body language skills to appear calmer and more confident on camera and learn tips on wardrobe, hair and makeup to shine on TV. |
3:45 - 5:00 |
COOK-ALONG: No Thaw Cooking with Chef/Author Barton Seaver & Alaska Seafood Track: Trends & Insights Speaker: Barton Seaver, Chef & Author Join Chef/Author Barton Seaver as he shows you how you can help your shoppers make quick, easy, and delicious meals with frozen wild Alaska sockeye salmon. Chef Seaver will focus on how cooking directly from frozen – no thawing or a bunch of pre-planning – helps your shoppers meet their goals for making good for the body and good for the planet tasty meals. All you have to do is grab some wild Alaska sockeye salmon straight from the freezer and cook along. |
10:00 - 12:00 | 1-on-1 Sponsor Appointments & Expo Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking, Trends & Insights, Innovation & Tech |
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11:00 - 12:00 | Networking RoomsNetworking for Retail Dietitians (Retail Dietitians Only Please) This networking room provides the opportunity for retail dietitians to connect with peers to have open discussion in a non-competitive space. Open Networking (All Attendees) Looking to connect with other conference attendees like you would while roaming the halls or walking the expo floor of an in-person conference? Then come on in! This networking room provides the opportunity for all attendees to connect with one another. Food as Medicine Discussions Food as Medicine is a term popping up across many platforms, from retailers to healthcare providers to tech and food start-ups. This room is a place to have discussions on the Food as Medicine topic with industry peers. Trends & Insights Discussions Trends and insights tell you where the market is currently at, and consequently where your brand or program needs to be. They can be employed to guide decision-making and strategy development. This room is a place to connect with peers to discuss insights we’re learning about (from conference presenters) and talk about the future. Innovation & Tech Consumer interest in the connection between food and health has grown. That, coupled with the shifting economy and emerging trends makes our industry ripe for constant innovation. Stop in this room to discuss innovation in the marketplace – in food, programs, and technology. |
12:00 - 12:45 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONSSession 8 | Flipping the Script: What Brands and Commodity Boards Need from Retail Partners Track: Stories from Experience (Case Studies with/shared by Retail RDs) Speakers: Retail dietitians are sought out for partnerships as they are in unique positions to sell health at retail. In this session, we will be “flip the script” and hear what brands and commodity boards look for and need from retail partners. They will share how brands/commodities select key message points, typical timelines and how they work through the approval process on their end. Session 9 | The Intersection of Nutrition & Oral Health Track: Food as Medicine Speakers: Research has proven that a bidirectional relationship exists between oral health, diet and nutrition. In this session we will dive into how diet and/or nutrient intakes adversely impact oral health; identify associations between oral and systemic diseases and explain common dietary risk factors; identify how poor oral health impacts food choices and the implications for overall diet quality; discuss communication strategies for informing consumers on the importance of oral health; and outline key preventative strategies that consumers can incorporate into their daily routine. |
12:45 - 1:00 | Break |
1:00 - 2:00 | KEYNOTE: Ethics in Retail Dietetics Track: Career Development – Business Acumen, Leadership, Networking, Speaker: Pat J. Harned, Ph.D., LPEC, Chief Executive Officer, Ethics & Compliance Initiative As Registered Dietitians, we adhere to the Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession. It is a topic of critical importance in all areas of practice. It can feel especially tricky navigating the ethics for our profession in the retail setting where advertising, marketing and promotional pricing are the primary drivers of the retail grocery business. This session will provide training on ethics specifically geared towards retail dietitians. * Pending CDR approval, this will count as 1 hour of continuing education related to the topic of ethics, which is required during each 5-year cycle. |
2:00 - 3:00 |
CLOSING SESSION & KEYNOTE: Health and Wellness in 2023: Priorities and Trade-Offs Speaker: Shelley Balanko, PhD, Senior Vice President at The Hartman Group, Inc. Track: Trends & Insights A lot has happened in consumers’ lives in the past three years, and their personal health and wellness has been at the forefront of their concerns. However, rising prices and inflation are challenging to consumers’ wellness aspirations. Hartman Group syndicated research reveals what health and wellness means to the consumer today, their health and wellness priorities, and where they are making trade-offs. Insights will focus on shopping behaviors and desired product attributes. The presentation will conclude with implications and recommendations for retailers who aim to speak to contemporary consumer health and wellness needs. |
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