In this week’s Video Forum, Joe Bivona, executive director of the Academy of Food Marketing at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, discusses the school’s role in fostering the next generation of talent for the retail and CPG sectors. In addition, he addresses SJU’s Future Food Industry Leaders program, which not only raises funds to support current students but provides training opportunities for mid-career executives.
Video Forum: Joe Bivona, St. Joseph’s University

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