Urner Barry Presents Historic Awards to Industry Professionals at Executive Conference

Plus, Rising Star Award presented to industry up and comer

The 48th annual Executive Conference is underway at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Urner Barry is proud to host industry executives from the poultry, egg, and red meat industries in 2024 for this premier event. Day one kicked off with opening remarks from Urner Barry host, Russ Whitman, followed by Dr. David Kohl as the morning’s keynote speaker.

Following Dr. Kohl’s remarkable session on agricultural economics and the business trends to expect in the coming years, it was time for the annual awards ceremony. Each year, Urner Barry recognizes two exceptional individuals for their work and service to the industry—the Poultry Person of the Year and the Egg Person of the Year...

Executive Conference: Jeff Saturday on Communication and Collaboration on and off the Field

It’s day one at Urner Barry’s 48th Annual Executive Conference at The Venetian in Las Vegas! Russ Whitman, Director of Market reporting, delivered the opening ceremony to a jam-packed room, where hundreds of industry stakeholders and analysts gathered to share their expertise and gain insights from today's speakers. 

Dr. David Kohl, Economist, kicked off the agenda with his panel titled: Agricultural Economics and Business Trends for the Late 2020s: What Is Coming Next? An Academic Hall of Famer in the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech...

Podcast: Agri-Food for Thought Ep 7 - Meet Us in Las Vegas for the 48th Executive Conference

Join us at the 48th annual Executive Conference in Las Vegas, April 14-16! Featuring special guests: Russ Whitman and Chris Fastiggi. 

Urner Barry Presents Historic Awards at Executive Conference

Additionally this year, two Rising Stars were recognized to highlight young talent in the industry

The 47^th annual Executive Conference is underway at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Urner Barry is proud to host industry executives from far and wide once again in 2023. Day one kicked off with opening remarks from Urner Barry Vice President Russ Whitman, followed by Doug Rauch as the morning’s keynote speaker.

Each year, Urner Barry recognizes two exceptional individuals for their work and service to the industry—the Poultry Person of the Year and the Egg Person of the Year. The award ceremony took place on the heels of the keynote address as colleagues and associates applauded the honorees.

The 2023 Egg Person of the Year was awarded to...

Executive Conference: Doug Rauch on Building a Culture of Innovation

It’s day one at Urner Barry’s Executive Conference in Las Vegas. This morning’s Keynote presentation featured Doug Rauch on building a culture of continuous innovation.

Doug Rauch worked at Trader Joe’s for 31 years, during the last 14 acting as the business’s President. He helped grow the grocery chain from nine stores in Southern California to a nationally acclaimed juggernaut with more than 340 stores in 30 states. Today, Trader Joe’s has over 500 stores in the U.S., and a highly recognizable brand known for its innovation and private-label products that are popular with younger demographics.

Rauch presented his professional story through showcasing how to...