Sunday, October 11
8:30 a.m. – Noon

State of the Association
Steve Dabrow
Chelten House Products, Inc.
Chair of the Board
The Association for Dressings & Sauces

Marketing Dynamics of Private Label: The TreeHouse Foods Story
Sam Reed
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

Important Trends in the Dressing & Sauces Industry – Shifting Consumer Behavior
Todd Hale
Senior Vice President, Consumer & Shopper Insights
The Nielsen Company

Workshops (NEW)
Web 2.0 Social Networking Demystified: Perspective, Opportunity and Pitfalls
Frank Skinner
Account Executive, Marketing and Information Systems
Kellen Company

Social networking is abuzz in the business world and it centers around one part reality, one part hype and one part misinformation. While there are certainly opportunities to better utilize these new technologies, there are also many ways to use them to your detriment. Take a down-to-earth look at the leading social networking technologies and strategies to decide what’s best for you. Uncover the top myths and learn about the next big trend that Web 2.0 social networking is sparking.

Managing a Crisis: Developing a Plan of Action
John Bischoff (Facilitator)
Vice President, Operations
The Carriage House Companies, Inc.

This interactive workshop for members will include lessons learned from the recent recalls and will examine ADS’ crisis management manual, Managing a Crisis. Though the manual will be introduced to ADS members prior to the Annual Meeting, you will want to make sure you are in attendance to learn of key components that can aid your company in the event of a crisis. Managing a Crisis will be available for download on the Members-Only Web site in the near future.

Awards Luncheon (NEW)
Look for winners for ADS' Dressing, Sauce and Package of the Year to be announced. You will not want to miss this special event to honor and recognize our award recipients.

"Speed Networking" (NEW)
Manufacturers and suppliers will have the opportunity to learn about each other in a quick get-to-know-you fashion. During the event, suppliers and manufacturers will have a few minutes to make key business contacts before the whistle is blown and supplier members rotate to another table. You’ll see this is a fun, relaxed way to meet and cultivate important business relationships.

Monday, October 12
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Make Some Noise
Ken Schmidt
Branding Guru and Former Director of Communications
Harley-Davidson

Food Price Volatility in the Current Recession
Bill Lapp
President
Advanced Economic Solutions

Mergers & Acquisitions in the Food Sector
Jim Bertram
Head of Consumer Investment Banking
William Blair & Company, LLC