The Americas Food & Beverage Conferencia
Programa y Horario de la Conferencia 2025 (Sujeto a Cambios)
Miércoles, 10 de septiembre
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | OPENING CEREMONIES |
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | The Commercialization of Craft Products and Spirituous Beverages: Be the Best |
Orador: | Ricardo Cabrera, President, Craft Dummy Distributors Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | Learn how to build and manage successful global brands by providing innovative business solutions and exceptional logistic services including how to market the most compelling brands in categories that customers covet. Build strong community relationships to facilitate entrance into the U.S. based on understanding the market's needs. Learn to always act within the best interest of clients and their needs to emerge and establish themselves as industry leaders. |
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | The Next Bite: Inside the Trends Redefining What (and How) We Eat |
Orador: | Nidal Barake, Founder and Managing Director, Gluttonomy Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | As the global food and beverage industry faces rapid shifts in consumer behavior, technology, and sustainability, staying ahead of the curve is no longer optional—it's essential. In this keynote, we’ll explore the key food trends driving innovation across the F&B landscape: from functional ingredients and global flavor mashups to AI-powered product development, next-gen sustainability, and the growing demand for authenticity and transparency. Tailored for manufacturers and brands, this session offers insight into how today’s trends can spark tomorrow’s growth and how to turn consumer expectations into competitive advantage. |
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Tariffs, Tariffs, and More Tariffs! How to Navigate the New U.S. Tariff Actions and Mitigate Their Impact |
Orador: | Deborah Stern,Customs and Trade Attorney, Sandler Travis & Rosenberg P.A. Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | The flurry of new tariff actions imposed by the U.S. has created uncertainty and confusion in the international trading community and raised the bar on compliance measures. This session will provide clarity on new tariffs impacting the food and beverage industries and provide an overview of mitigation strategies to soften the impact of these actions. It will also cover key points on the impact of sourcing and processing decisions, and prepare companies to meet the challenges of enhanced enforcement measures through supply chain transparency. |
Jueves, 11 de septiembre
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Top10 Tips when Importing into the US |
Orador: | Jennifer Diaz, Board Certified International Attorney and President, Diaz Trade Law Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | This seminar will provide an overview of the main FDA enforcement actions used. Attendees will learn how to effectively navigate FDA enforcement actions to achieve the best results. This seminar will cover:
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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Food & Beverage Industry: Economic Outlook and Risk Management Operational Solutions |
Orador: | Andrea Orioli, Territory Sales Manager East Coast, Zadok Cattle, VP North America Business Information, Marcos Carias, Economist North America Region, Coface North America Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | This presentation will explore the dynamic economic landscape of the food and beverage industry, focusing on how businesses can achieve growth while mitigating risks. The speakers will delve into the critical role of trade credit insurance and business information in protecting cash flow, enhancing credit management, and fostering secure trade relationships. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for leveraging these tools to safeguard their operations and capitalize on growth opportunities in a competitive market as well as a high-level understanding of the industry’s economic outlook. |
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Growing the Food Sector: New Incentives and Strategies |
Orador: | Alexis Pascual, Commercial Lending Group Head, First American Bank, Matt Rocco, President, South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) Luis Noriega, CICP, Lender Account Manager, EXIM Bank, José Esquerdo, Partner, CRI Advisors LLC Read Full Bio |
Tema: | This session will explore new legislative benefits and financial incentive programs designed to support the growth of food and beverage companies—including how to access tax-exempt financing, mitigate tariffs, and leverage funding programs to enhance competitiveness and expand operations. Many of the latest incentives focus on manufacturing, and we will outline key programs to help companies take full advantage. Importantly, under these programs, many food and beverage companies qualify as manufacturers—often without realizing it. We will clarify these definitions and provide guidance on how businesses can assess eligibility and maximize available benefits. |
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Como llegar a la Cadena de Suministros en EEUU: Exitos y Fracasos |
Orador: | Gus Calabro,Executive Director, Abasto Magazine Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | Abasto comenzó con una meta clara y convincente: Alcanzar a los empresarios hispanos de alimentos y bebidas que aún no habían sido alcanzados de manera eficiente o sistémica. Estos empresarios y gerentes son productivos y exitosos, pero necesitan más conexiones con otros profesionales de la industria alimentaria para construir una red más grande de relaciones mutuamente beneficiosas. Abasto es la plataforma que hace precisamente eso. Hemos reunido la lista de distribución más grande de entidades individuales que hacen negocios en la cadena de suministro de la industria hispana de alimentos y bebidas. Estas personas son cruciales para ampliar el círculo de influencia para el aumento del comercio. Abasto es el lugar donde estas conversaciones en el comercio pueden comenzar y prosperar. |
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Cumplimiento de la Reglas de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los EEUU (FDA) |
Orador: | Facundo Ozan Carranza, Senior Regulatory Advisor, Registrar Corp. Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA), por sus siglas en inglés) ha finalizado oficialmente las siete reglas principales de la Ley de Modernización de Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA). Estas normas imponen nuevos requisitos a todos los miembros de la industria alimentaria, desde los fabricantes y procesadores hasta los importadores y los agricultores. Algunas fechas de cumplimiento, tales como el requisito de que los establecimientos de alimentos implementen planes escritos de seguridad alimentaria, comenzaron a ser requeridos desde septiembre de 2016. Participe en el seminario de Registrar Corp. para conocer los nuevos requisitos de la norma FSMA de la FDA, incluyendo los requisitos de los Planes de Seguridad Alimentaria, Requisitos de Monitoreo de Proveedores, Planes de Defensa de Alimentos, Programas de Verificación de Proveedores Extranjeros y más. |
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. | A Report from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations |
Orador: | Representative, Federation of Indian Export Organisations |
Tema: | Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) popularly known as ‘FIEO’ is the apex body of trade promotion organisations in India, set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India in 1965 with the objective to focus the efforts of all stakeholders engaged in trade facilitation and catalyse the growth of goods and services exports from the country. Thus, FIEO is the partner of Government of India in boosting India’s exports and represent the spirit of Indian enterprise in global trade. |
Viernes, 12 de septiembre
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Cómo exportar alimentos a EE. UU. sin errores: trazabilidad, normativas y casos reales |
Orador: | Carlos Bisio, Founder and CEO, Fast Forward Trading (Spanish) Leer Biografía Completa |
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11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | The International Growth Exchange: Fueling Expansion Through Strategic B2B Encounters |
Orador: | Diana Cobos, President, Dcobys Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | This is a a high-impact session on advancing international expansion through strategic intelligence and targeted market entry. With over 20 years of experience driving cross-border business between the U.S. and Latin America, Cobos will unveil a proven framework to accelerate global positioning through smart B2B matchmaking, institutional alignment, and export-driven growth models. Her session will focus on how companies and organizations can generate tangible ROI by activating high-value trade connections, optimizing go-to-market execution, and leveraging curated international networks. Attendees will gain actionable insights to maximize economic impact, reduce time-to-market, and lead with strategy in today’s increasingly competitive global landscape. This session is designed for decision-makers committed to scaling with precision, purpose, and measurable return. |
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Branding and Packaging: The Journey of Authenticity |
Orador: | Fernando Andreazi, Co-Founder, REBU Leer Biografía Completa |
Tema: | Authenticity is not something you create. It's something you discover and communicate clearly. Fernando Andreazi will share his process to create successful and unique food and beverage brands across the world. As co-founder of REBU, Fernando’s work has been recognized by prestigious industry awards including Latin America Design Awards, Fast Company Innovative Brands, Brazil Design Awards and Best of Behance. |