Tariffs & Tastings
Tariff Talks – ‘Tariffs & Tastings’ Edition
📍 Backyard at 106 SE 3rd St, Bentonville, AR
📅 September 18, 2025 | 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
This special edition of Tariff Talks brings together CPG leaders, retailers, and supply chain pros for a candid panel on what’s working in trade and tariffs—moderated by Dan Sanker, CEO of TariffNinja.
We’re excited to welcome Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco Foods, who will share tariff insights and then lead a tasting of world-class Swiss chocolate known for exceptional flavor, sustainability, and pioneering work in fair trade and regenerative agriculture.
With panelists:
Mark Mintman, CFO of Kids2. Mark brings deep expertise in CPG, retail, and international trade from leadership roles at GE, AAF International, and Kids2. A University of Chicago Booth MBA, he drives global growth and financial strategy for one of the most innovative global companies in infant and toddler products.
Terry Muldoon, CEO, Olivet International. Terry oversees hundreds of millions in global sourcing for Olivet International, a supplier of backpacks, luggage, pet, baby, and cooler products—recognized as Walmart’s Supplier of the Year, Most Sustainable Supplier; and recipient of Walmart’s award for creating American jobs.
And including a fireside chat with Rich Lawrence, a CPG executive who has led at Helen of Troy, Idelle Labs, and ConAgra. He heads trade relations and strategy, teaches leadership at the Walton College of Business, and has advised Fortune 500s and global retailers, with executive training at Wharton, Harvard, and MIT.
Hosted by TariffNinja – simplifying trade chaos with tools for smarter sourcing, compliance, and cost savings.
Non-alcoholic beverages generously provided by Zevia.
RSVP now to secure your place.