Blake Flores began his career with Hormel Foods in 2005 and has been a part of Hormel's Foodservice division ever since. While in Hormel Foodservice sales, Blake managed territories in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio before relocating to Hormel's corporate office to manage fresh pork sales and eventually the implementation of the APPLEGATE brand in Foodservice. While in Hormel Foodservice Marketing, Blake managed the division's bacon and sausage portfolio before his current position as Innovation Team Leader.
Sessions for Blake Flores
Tuesday, April 12
2:00pm
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2:45pm
How to Create and Execute a Successful LTO
Location: Grand Sonoran FYou want to increase your differentiation and traffic, but menus are shrinking, costs are up, and labor and supplies are tight. So what can you do? In today’s environment, there is a BIG opportunity for LIMTED TIME OFFERINGS. In this session we will dive into the art and science behind successful LTOs. The discussion will be supported by a panel of three industry experts sharing their experiences in utilizing LTOs to drive differentiation and traffic.
Speakers:
Innovation Team Leader--Foodservice
Hormel Foods
Chief Experience Officer
New England Authentic Eats, LLC, parent company of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
SVP Culinary Strategy/Corporate Chef
First Watch Restaurant Group
VP of Marketing
Kahala Brands
Innovation Forum Speaker
Blake Flores
Innovation Team Leader--Foodservice
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Hormel Foods