NielsenIQ: 2026 in 10 Words
Event Date:
May 6, 2026
Event Time:
1:00 pm
Event Description
Date: May 6th, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
FBO Members — join us for a fast, practical market update from NielsenIQ: “2026 in 10 words.” In one compact session, we’ll translate what’s happening in Canadian consumer and retail dynamics into 10 clear themes that matter for food and beverage processors.
Why attend?
Because the pressure points are shifting quickly — from tariffs and value to health‑driven behaviours, front‑of‑pack / UPF conversations, and the growing influence of AI and digital platforms on how shoppers discover and buy products.
You’ll leave with:
- A crisp, executive‑level view of what’s changing in Canada and what’s likely to matter most next
- A plain‑language translation of major themes (e.g., tariffs, value, health, proteins/fibres/GLP‑1, FOP/UPF, Gen Z, social, AI, Amazon/Uber) into commercial implications
- Concrete discussion points you can use internally (sales, marketing, innovation) immediately
Following the webinar, we will provide members with a summary report, developed exclusively for FBO members.
About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is a global data and analytics company that provides insights into consumer purchasing behavior and retail market performance. By collecting and analyzing large-scale data from retailers, manufacturers, and consumers, NielsenIQ helps companies understand trends in pricing, product performance, category growth, and shopper preferences. Their tools and reports enable food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses to make informed decisions about product development, marketing strategies, and market expansion by providing a clear view of how products are performing in the marketplace and how consumer demand is evolving.
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Speakers
Chris Conway, CEO, Food and Beverage Ontario
Chris has been CEO of Food and Beverage Ontario since 2021 and has over 20 years work experience in advocacy, government relations, communications and general management.
He has worked in industry associations since 2004, initially in roles related to government relations and stakeholder relations. Chris has spent the past ten years as president of an industry association, which includes three years as President of Concrete Ontario which represents 80% of the concrete production in Ontario. More recently, he was CEO of Career Colleges Ontario which represents 240 private post-secondary colleges and 45,000 students.
Francis Parisien, NielsenIQ
Francis Parisien is the Senior Vice President of Sales for Small and Medium Businesses in Canada at NielsenIQ (NIQ). With more than 25 years of experience at NIQ, Francis brings deep expertise in navigating the impacts, challenges and opportunities of an evolving marketplace and shifting consumer trends.
In his role, Francis leads a nationwide team that supports start-ups, emerging suppliers, established manufacturers, government agencies and non-governmental organizations seeking market and consumer insights. Collaborating closely with his team, Francis’ primary objective is to forge partnerships across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, ensuring NIQ’s Canadian initiatives remain aligned with client needs and market dynamics.