"I have
found The Beverage Forum to be a great place to gain up to date
insights about many different sectors of a truly global industry. It is
also a good place to hear some unvarnished opinions about industry
developments ...along with some varnished ones as well."
Steven Dixon
Manager
The Global Beverage Fund
"The Beverage Forum is on the forefront of developments in the beverage
industry. The speakers and panels provide understanding and insight into a wide
variety of industry issues."
Manny Goldman
President
Goldman Consulting Services
"Always a wonderful opportunity to step out of the day to day and be challenged
by new thinking and insights."
Peter Vitulli
President/CEO
Amerifit Nutrition, Inc.
"Over the years, I've watched The Beverage Forum grow from a small gathering
of beverage insiders to a major industry event, which is reserved on the calendars
of industry executives, Wall Street analysts and beverage media. This event continues
to attract a broad cross section of leaders and innovators from many sectors
of the beverage industry. The breadth of topics covered during the presentations
and panel discussions keep the agenda fresh and interesting, and truly differentiates
The Beverage Forum from other industry events."
Craig E. Weatherup
former Chairman
The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.
"The Beverage Forum draws a terrific cross-section of industry people. It was
great to run into friends and competitors when I was there."
Peter H. Coors
Chairman
Coors Brewing Company
"Hearing speakers from all corners of the beverage business has always been
an enlightening experience. I've never walked away from The Beverage Forum
without a fistful of new thoughts and ideas."
Mike Weinstein
former Chief Executive Officer
Snapple Beverage Group
"As a soft drink bottler, I have attended The Beverage Forum regularly and have
enjoyed the information and insight provided by the panelists and guest speakers
from the soft drink industry. But I have also been surprised at the information
and fresh point of view provided by the exposure to panelists and speakers from
the beer and wine industries. We face many of the same branding, packaging and
marketing challenges and it is very informative to see beverage issues from another
vantage point. The Forum is well organized and it keeps me better informed."
Bob Lovell
former Vice President of Marketing
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.
"I've made The Beverage Forum a part of my annual calendar planning. Good people,
good conversation, good value."
Rob Klugman
Senior VP Corporate Development
Coors Brewing Company
"Over the years I've been attending The Beverage Forum, I've found that it
is the one industry event that gives me the breadth of information about the
entire
beverage business. I always leave New York thinking about how these sometimes "over
the horizon" sessions and presentations will affect my business in my market,
perhaps not next month but next year and years forward. It gets me out of my
comfort zone and focuses me on the broader picture and issues of the "share
of stomach" of the beverage business. It often gives me advance information
about products and trends that I can take back to my wholesalership and plan
and execute with or against as the case may be."
John Matesich
CEO/Sales & Marketing
Matesich Distributing Co.
"One of the best features of Beverage Forum is that it covers all beverages,
not just soft drinks. One of my purposes in attending is to stay in touch with
so many industry people. Therefore I like the frequent breaks and the length
of time in the breaks. The hotel and meeting rooms are great. Also, this event
has been very successful in obtaining top management speakers, who understand
their business and speak with authority. The format is great and allows for
a more relaxed atmosphere. And of course the question-and-answer session is
always great as it generates action from the floor. I can't think of any changes
I would recommend."
Don Antle
President
Antle Enterprises, Inc.
