The United Soybean Board and the Soyfoods Association of North America want consumers to “see what’s on the horizon for food.” The organizations are co-hosting the 14th Soy Symposium, Soy: New Horizons, on April 17 and 18 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza.

As global economies change, the food industry must transform. Keep up with emerging consumer trends, the future of supermarkets, international food markets, and innovations in packaging, flavors, and product designs by attending the 14th Soy Symposium, Soy: New Horizons. Phil Lempert, Columnist, Food Industry Expert and Editor of Supermarketguru.com, journeys into the supermarket of the future and reports findings from the recent Consumer Poll on why consumers are selecting soyfoods.

At the Soy Symposium, nutrition experts will update the audience on the latest research on soy’s role in reducing obesity, lowering cholesterol, improving brain power, and enhancing the immune system. A panel of experts describes how soy plays a critical role in human nutrition feeding programs around the world. Experts from Mintel present a survey of new products, including those with soy oil and soy protein. A panel of international authorities discusses strategies for assuring successful launches of new products and for obtaining critical soy ingredients in the broader global market. New soy products will appear in delectable meal offerings, by Chef Patricia Greenberg, at events where attendees can network and tour exhibits.