Audarshia Townsend
Content Director at SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal
Content Director at Informa Markets
Editorial Contributor at Fox Corporation
Audarshia is the Content Director for @Informaplc’s award-winning @foodbevINSIDER. #LegacyVerified
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1 week ago |
supplysidefbj.com | Audarshia Townsend
The innovation showcase at food and beverage trade exhibitions consistently delivers valuable insights for R&D professionals seeking emerging formulation trends. At the 2025 SIAL Canada conference in Toronto, cutting-edge CPG (consumer packaged goods) brands and food tech innovators presented their technical breakthroughs during the annual Startup Pitch Competition, competing for substantial funding and development resources.
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2 weeks ago |
supplysidefbj.com | Audarshia Townsend
The Black Women in Food Summit has officially entered its "boss" era, transforming into a powerhouse event in just its third year. The dynamic two-day conference, which serves as a vital gathering space for Black women across the global food and beverage ecosystem, celebrated a milestone with more than 500 participants — a record achievement for founders Nina Oduro and Maame Boakye.
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2 weeks ago |
newhope.com | Audarshia Townsend
Audarshia Townsend, Content Director, Food & Beverage InsiderAt a GlanceBlack Women in Food Summit reaches "boss" status with 500+ attendees and PepsiCo sponsorship in just its third year. Founders Nina Oduro and Maame Boakye attract food luminaries, including James Beard winners, to the Washington, D.C. event. Entrepreneurs prioritize sustainable packaging with aluminum cans and recyclable materials across their supply chains.
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1 month ago |
supplysidefbj.com | Audarshia Townsend
I’m not much of a coffee drinker, but I do cover the functional beverage category at SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal. That is why it was important for me to attend Coffee Fest in New York at the Javits Center in March. Long before "functional beverage" became a buzzword, coffee inherently served its purpose as a natural stimulant, thanks to caffeine.
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1 month ago |
supplysidefbj.com | Audarshia Townsend
At a GlanceThe sold-out Black Women in Food Summit offers education, networking and a pitch competition for industry professionals. Learn about the upcoming event's focus on scaling food businesses in this preview video featuring Audarshia Townsend. The event addresses disparities and fosters an ecosystem for Black women in the food industry. Maame Boakye and Nina Oduro celebrated 10 years of their pioneering Dine Diaspora firm in late 2024, yet it feels like they’re just getting started.
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