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Colleen McClellan reposted thisColleen McClellan reposted thisOne of AI's biggest wins? Democratizing access to great data. With Datassential, you can now pull our insights directly into your own AI tools, models, and workflows. No manual exports or middleware required. Whatever team you're on, however tech-savvy you are, you can ask a question and get an expert answer in seconds. And this is just the beginning. See Datassential AI in action below. 👇 #foodandbeverage #datassential #datadriven #innovation
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Colleen McClellan shared thisCheck it out. Insights is getting faster and easier every day.Colleen McClellan shared this"AI doesn't create value unless it's grounded in the right data," said Jim Emling, CEO at Datassential. "What we've built with AI chat is a direct connection between consumer demand, menu adoption, and market trends, so our customers can move from fragmented signals to clear decisions in seconds." #AI #ConversationalAI #FoodTech #FoodIndustry #MarketResearch #DataAnalytics #DigitalTransformation #AIInnovation #FoodTrends #TechInFood https://lnkd.in/d7hP3x3mDatassential Introduced Conversational AI to Simplify Food Industry ResearchDatassential Introduced Conversational AI to Simplify Food Industry Research
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Colleen McClellan shared thisIf you are in D.C and haven't had a chance to register there is still time. We would love to see you there. #sommconColleen McClellan shared thisWill you be in DC for SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo next week? If so, stop by Datassential's sessions and say hello to Colleen McClellan and Robyn Long at our booth. On Monday, April 13, join Colleen for the: 🎤Opening Keynote: Shifting Tastes, Expanding Choices: The New Landscape of Adult Beverages, and get a data-driven view of where demand, discovery, and innovation are headed next across on- and off-premise. 🗣️ Rapid-Fire Panel: Turning Insight into Action — How Leaders Are Responding to Today’s Market Signals, where Colleen will lead a fast-paced, solution-oriented conversation with industry leaders who are actively responding to the shifts shaping wine and spirits today. Learn more about the event here: https://hubs.la/Q04b19mS0 #datassential #sommcon #wineindustry #wineandspirits #marketresearch #beverageindustry
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Colleen McClellan shared thisI'll be at SommCon DC April 12-14 for a few days of education and conversations with buyers, suppliers, and indusutry peers shaping what's next. Join me for the keynote address on Shifting Tastes, Expanding Choices: The New Landscape of Adult Beverages and the lively rapid fire panel on Turning Insight into Action — How Leaders Are Responding to Today’s Market Signals If you're in the industry, you'll want to be in the room. It's not to late to register: https://lnkd.in/gCi4TrX8 We want you to join this conversation! And if you can't get away for the full conference, don't miss the SommCon Beverage Expo trade tasting Monday, April 13 at 4pm. SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo, Datassential
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Colleen McClellan shared thisNext week in Vegas will be busy and exciting. Don't miss our session on Tuesday.Colleen McClellan shared thisGoing to Bar & Restaurant Expo next week? If so, say hello to the Datassential team Colleen McClellan, Sean Gill, and Sydney Smith. Plus, catch our session "The F&B Trends Driving Traffic for Independents" on Tuesday, March 24. Reach out to set up a meeting and chat beverage trends! Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q047Cl1d0 #datassential #barandrestaurantexpo #beverageindustry
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Colleen McClellan reposted thisAs we begin #womenshistorymonth, our latest round of our bi-annual scholarship program is now open visit thewitigroup.org for the link to the application. #WomenInHospitality #WomenInFoodAndBeverage #Scholarships #Mentorship #HospitalityLeaders #WITIGroup #WomenSupportingWomen #Hospitality #HospitalityStrong #hospitalityindustry #Womeninhospitality #Hospitalityexcellence #hospitalitylife #hospitalitycareers #Hospitalityjobs https://lnkd.in/gty5AKEPColleen McClellan reposted thisExcited to shine a light on the impact we’re making through The WITI Group Scholarship Program! At The WITI Group (Women in the Industry), our mission is to empower and uplift the next generation of female leaders in the food & beverage and hospitality space through mentorship, community, and real support. Our scholarships provide critical financial assistance—up to $5,000 in recent cycles—to talented women pursuing education, certifications, or professional development in our industry. These awards help remove barriers and open doors for those who are passionate about building a stronger, more inclusive future in hospitality. Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or someone looking to level up your skills, we’re here to help you thrive. Applications and nominations are always evolving—stay tuned for the next cycle or tag someone who deserves this opportunity! Learn more and get involved at thewitigroup.org 💜 #Hospitality #HospitalityStrong #hospitalityindustry #Womeninhospitality #Hospitalityexcellence #hospitalitylife #hospitalitycareers #Hospitalityjobs #WomenInHospitality #WomenInFoodAndBeverage #Scholarships #Mentorship #HospitalityLeaders #WITIGroup #WomenSupportingWomen
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Colleen McClellan shared thisLooking forward to joining the very talented Dana Gasiorowski at IFS tomorrow to explore the sensory experience and compounds of non-alc wine. As more consumers are choosing to drink less we must still provide a fully delicious experience. Join us for a drink and an exciting conversation.Colleen McClellan shared thisAttending UF/IFAS' International Flavor Summit this week? Don't miss Datassential's Colleen McClellan and IFF's Dana Gasiorowski in this exciting session around non-alcoholic wine and what it means for the beverage industry. Learn more about the event here: https://hubs.la/Q0470WV60 #datassential #flavorsummit #NAwine #beveragetrends
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Colleen McClellan shared thisLooking forward to connecting with many friends and making new ones at VIBE SAN DIEGO. Join me Wednesday morning alongside Carrie Gillespie and Arielle Meltzer for an engaging conversation on beverage flavor innovation. Don't miss out on this opportunity! #redrobin #monin #datassential
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Congratulations!!! So thrilled to read about your latest adventure and cheers to making real impact in a process that is challenging to say the least.
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Colleen McClellan liked thisColleen McClellan liked thisMost retailers have more data than ever, but many still struggle to tell which menu innovations are worth investing in and which are just passing fads. Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22 at 11:00 AM EDT for "Using Menu Trends to Grow Your C-Store Foodservice Brand," a partner webinar with Convenience Store News. Adam Friedman of Datassential will show how to turn menu, consumer, and flavor trend data into a clear roadmap for profitable growth. He'll be joined by Philip Santini, Senior Director of Foodservice & Bar for Rutter's convenience stores, who will share how to spot emerging opportunities, evaluate menu concepts, prioritize categories, and build a foodservice identity that resonates with today's consumers. You'll walk away with a strategic approach to menu innovation, one built for differentiation, loyalty, and stronger financial results, not just chasing the next trend. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04xZMb-0 #Datassential ConvenienceStore #Foodservice #MenuTrends #CStoreFoodservice
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Colleen McClellan liked thisColleen McClellan liked thisAt McCormick Flavor Solutions, advancing our technical expertise is one of the most important ways we serve our customers and shape the future of flavor. We are proud to recognize two new Master Flavorist roles within McCormick Flavor Solutions — Hedy Kulka and Menzie Tabora Clarke. These roles reflect our continued investment in technical mastery, flavor creation and the development of the next generation of flavorists through our Flavorist-in-Training program. Congratulations to our newest Master Flavorists! Thank you for your continued impact bringing our customers’ innovations to life and delivering great taste to consumers around the world.
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Colleen McClellan liked thisColleen McClellan liked thisNow that the dust has settled (and all of our photos are back), we wanted to give one final thank you to the Finance, People, and Legal leaders who came to our 2026 summit last week. As always, we were struck by the generosity with which you share knowledge, the candor with which you ask questions, and the magic that happens when we're all together... A special thanks to our panelists and presenters: David Joncas (Aeris Partners) who shared some fascinating stats (and perspective) on AI's impact on horizontal vs vertical software. Nick VanWagner, Gautam Kumar, and Brianna Tramp (In Tandem) who modeled candor and collaboration across the leadership team during a time of major company growth. Alex Lieberman (Morning Brew, Tenex) who gave us a practical operating system for closing the AI gap inside a company. We've all consumed a lot of content about what's possible with AI, but Alex helped us map it concretely to our daily work. Spectrum portfolio finance leaders Seamus Hennessy (Lucid Software), Zhi Li (Customer.io), and Zu Daya (Poppins), along with finance friends of the firm Sarah Oates (Amazon Web Services), Vipul Shah (FinQore), Matt Mayer (Ramp), Fay Bordbar (Excellence AI), and Giles Male (Full Stack Modeller) - all of whom dove deep into finance-specific AI applications. Portfolio people leaders Lori Bennett (CINC Systems), Brad Longenecker (RapidRatings), Margaux Miller (SponsorUnited), Jen Fong (Customer.io), Patsy Mangan (Scribd), and Kat Judd, Sean Mackay, and Michael Bagley (Lucid Software), who shared survey readouts and showcased "AI in the Wild." We also had an incredible alumni panel with Emily Markmann, Louisa Cartwright, Alice Wheeler, and Simonne (SLB) LeBlanc. Portfolio General Counsels Dan Johnson (Varicent) and Brad Harrison (Customer.io) shared AI best practices with our legal eagles, while network experts Eric Steinert and Chris Hickey broke down difficult workplace conversations and building trust in the legal function. Thanks for making the trip to Park City — we're already looking forward to our next summit together. cc: Leah J. Palmer Brian Regan and Coley Florance For a full list of Spectrum Equity investments, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkDRCqQc
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Colleen McClellan liked thisColleen McClellan liked thisA great evening welcoming our newest Sellinger Scholars at tonight’s Meet the EIRs event with Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business and Management. Our 1st-year Scholars had the opportunity to connect with Sellinger’s Executives in Residence, learn more about our majors and minors, explore potential career paths, and hear directly from professionals with extensive industry experience. 💚
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Colleen McClellan liked thisColleen McClellan liked thisIt’s all on the balance sheet. Full transparency from fund collection to spend. CJL grows the program · POURMISSIONS keeps it legal · THE SECRET SERVER sells and trains · WITI lifts the people. We optimize for your results. Marketing. Support. Transparency. cjlconsults.com #CJLConsulting #BeverageMarketing #BrandStrategy #HospitalityMarketing #WomanOwned #WomenInBusiness #BeverageIndustry #RestaurantMarketing #BarBusiness #WineAndSpirits #HospitalityIndustry #EventMarketing #BrandActivation #FoodAndBev #MarketingStrategy #SmallBusinessMarketing #HospitalityLeadership #FandB #RestaurantOwner #BarOwner #CraftBeer #SpiritsIndustry #HospitalityConsulting #MarketingSupport #TransparencyMatters #GrowthStrategy #B2BMarketing #ServiceIndustry #HospitalityPros #WomenOwnedBusiness
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Colleen McClellan liked thisColleen McClellan liked thisI cannot stress how important this is and especially in corporate: being kind does NOT undermine executive authority. The best leaders genuinely care, show up, and support fellow colleagues. So yea, tldr being kind is still very, very cool and always in fashion. #corporate #musings
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Colleen McClellan liked thisJoin me for Champagne Specialist course October 3-4 in San Francisco! Comité Champagne Commonwealth Wine School #WineEducation #ChampagneColleen McClellan liked thisTHE CLIMATE THAT MAKES CHAMPAGNE, CHAMPAGNE 🍾 Do you know why Champagne tastes like nowhere else on earth? It comes down to two forces: OCEANIC INFLUENCE Coming off the Atlantic, this brings mild temperatures, plenty of rainfall, and cloud cover that softens the harshest extremes. It keeps the region from getting dangerously cold in winter and tempers summer heat - gentle, moderating hand. CONTINENTAL INFLUENCE From the European landmass to the east comes a harsher hand: colder winters, hotter summers, and a wider swing between day and night temperatures. This is what pushes the grapes toward that signature high acidity - the backbone of every great Champagne. Champagne sits right at the crossroads of these two — too far north for reliable ripening in a purely continental world, but saved by oceanic moderation. That tension is exactly why the region can offer such elegance and precision out of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier. 📍 Join us for our Champagne Specialist course October 3–4 in San Francisco and starting October 19th in Boston ! Register https://lnkd.in/ebJGxPb5 #Champagne #WineEducation #ChampagneSpecialist #SanFrancisco
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System & Method for providing Flavor advisement and enhancement
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