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QCS Fall Leadership Conference

QCS Fall Leadership Conference

October 18, 2026 - October 20, 2026

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West, Plano, TX

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Join Nelson-Jameson at the 2026 QCS Fall Leadership Conference! Connect with the Nelson-Jameson team at the premier gathering for food and beverage leaders! We are excited to meet with fellow QCS members, share our latest solutions, and support your operational goals. Stop by to learn about the exclusive in-plant training and educational opportunities included with your QCS membership, and let our specialists offer personalized guidance tailored to your plant.

Featured Speaking Session: Navigating Natural Colors: An Essential Guide to Color Conversion

  • Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

  • Location: Windrose Salon 1-2

Presenters:

  • Katelyn McCormick Sitzman (Dairy Ingredient Manager, Nelson-Jameson)

  • Logan McConkey (Senior Applications Scientist, Givaudan Sense Colour)

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Connect with our team at the event

Meet the Nelson-Jameson team attending

Devon Vogel

EVP of Corporate Strategy

Sharon Wilson

Key Account Manager

Katelyn McCormick Sitzman

Dairy Ingredients Manager

Featured Speaking Session: Navigating Natural Colors

As regulatory pressure and clean-label consumer expectations accelerate the shift away from artificial colors, food and beverage manufacturers need practical guidance to make natural colors perform seamlessly in real products.

This open educational session combines foundational strategy with real-world case studies. Our experts will walk through key regulatory drivers, product matrix considerations, processing parameters, color selection strategies, troubleshooting, and scale-up challenges. You’ll leave with actionable insights to successfully transition to natural colors while maintaining product stability, vibrancy, and consumer appeal.

  • Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

  • Location: Windrose Salon 1-2

Why Partner with Nelson-Jameson?

  • As a trusted distributor to food and dairy processors, Nelson-Jameson gives QCS members a distinct competitive edge:

  • Exclusive Member Benefits: Maximize your QCS membership with access to tailored in-plant training, technical resources, and hands-on staff education.

  • End-to-End Solutions: From ingredients and sanitation supplies to safety gear and processing equipment, we streamline your supply chain with integrated product offerings.

  • Specialized Expertise: Our technical experts work directly with your team to solve complex processing, compliance, and application challenges.