Melanie Lai

Melanie Lai is an Innovation Project Manager for Mattson. Mattson is the nation’s most experienced, independent developer of new food and beverage products for the retail foods industry, as well as foodservice and restaurant chains. Visit www.mattsonco.com for details.

2021 Predictions: FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS

Five New Ways to Connect with Consumers

Mattson predicts re-invention of the product development process will continue well into 2021

Brenda Fong Caroline Lafleur Melanie Lai

December 10, 2020

Without doubt, one of the most impactful 2021 trends will be the continued impact of COVID-19 and how it has transformed the way we live, learn and work.

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.

Melanie Lai

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Five New Ways to Connect with Consumers

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