Speaker Presentations - AFFI - American Frozen Food Institute

Speaker Presentations

Cold Chain Outlook: Navigating Tomorrow's Challenges and Opportunities

Sara Stickler, President and CEO, Global Cold Chain Alliance

Sustainability in the Frozen Food Cold Chain

Dr. Sanjay Gummalla, Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs, AFFI

Reducing Legal Risks in a Dynamic Trade Environment

Brooke Markley, Trade Analysis & Strategies Lead, TradeMoves

James A. Amyx, Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.

Keynote: Logistics and Transportation Trends Shaping 2026

Emily Clayton, Economist, American Trucking Associations

Fresh Thinking About Frozen: How to Join AFFI and Redefine Frozen for Modern Consumers

Ian Abrams, Managing Director, Golin

Alison Bodor, President and CEO, AFFI

Managing Chemical Food Safety and Regulatory Risks: Pesticide Residues, Traceability & Compliance

Dr. Donna Garren, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)

Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Food Safety & Regulatory Expert

Workshop: Enteric Virus Risks in the Frozen Berry Supply Chain

Dr. Sanjay Gummalla, Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs, AFFI

Lunch & Learn: The Economic Outlook for 2026 and Beyond + Frozen Food Hall of Fame

Emily Clayton, Economist, American Trucking Associations

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Listeria Control and Elevating Best Practices in the Frozen Supply Chain

Dr. Sanjay Gummalla, Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs, AFFI

Lunch and Learn: The Power of Frozen

Anne-Marie Roerink, Principal, 210 Analytics

Kelly Sayko, Product Manager, Case Division, Hillphoenix

Lunch and Learn: AFFI Annual Membership Meeting and Keynote

Doug Rauch, Former President, Trader Joe’s

Alison Bodor, President and CEO, AFFI

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Food Safety Sessions

AFFI Food Safety Working Group Meeting

Listeria Quality Quest

Frozen Berry Supply Chain Safety