Jeff Mauro announced as keynote speaker of the Total Meal Solutions Summit

Jeff Mauro will be the keynote
speaker for Progressive Grocer's Total Meal Solutions Summit, taking place Sept. 9 and 10 in Austin, Texas. Over one and a half days, this interactive summit will equip the nation’s top retailers with proven tactics for developing a robust meal solutions program that will increase basket size and resonate with shoppers.

Mauro gained fame as the winner of Season 7 of Food Network Star. He went on to host Sandwich King and co-host The Kitchen. He has appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and has guest-hosted The Today Show, Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, The Talk, The Rachael Ray Show and more.

He is currently partner and executive chef of Pork and Mindy’s, a fast-casual barbecue restaurant specializing in sandwiches. Pork and Mindy’s has recently expanded into Mariano’s Fresh Market grocery stores in the Chicago area with its signature sandwiches as well as special menus and grab-and-go items.

“We are thrilled to have Jeff Mauro sign on to PG’s Total Meal Solutions Summit,” said Jim Dudlicek, editorial director of Progressive Grocer. “His background and enthusiasm for great eating will add even more excitement to a bold lineup that showcases innovation, inspiration and an intimate exchange of ideas.”

Mauro will speak about his experiences in the food industry as well as the process and challenges of launching his Pork and Mindy’s concept for grocery retail foodservice.

Other highlights of the Total Meal Solutions Summit include a food tour of Austin-area establishments excelling at meal solutions; the Progressive Grocer Chef Challenge, a live cooking competition; and critical research on foodservice trends from Datassential, the Food Marketing Institute and Progressive Grocer.

Whole Foods Market, Albertsons Companies, Giant Food, H-E-B, Tito’s Vodka and Coca-Cola Company are participating in the Summit.

Registration is now open and complimentary for approved retailers. Click here to learn more about the summit and reserve your spot today.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Total Meal Solutions Summit, there are limited opportunities still available. Contact John Schrei, [email protected], for more information.