On behalf of the Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS), you are invited to attend the 2009 Annual Conference, which will be held October 31 - November 4, 2009 at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, CO.

The theme will be "Values Based Food Supply Chains: The Role of Transparency, Trust and Consumer Activism." This year's conference features speakers and panelists with expertise on analyzing the consumer values, marketing system changes and policy implications of the food supply chains that have emerged to meet the changing demands of consumers.  Some truly unique speakers, a chance to experience autumn in the Rockies, a special Food Marketing Challenge for students, and what we believe will be a record number of partner organizations and research papers on Wednesday make us believe the opportunities to lean and network will be great.