Marcia has been at Mintel since 2000, first as an analyst in U.S. Reports, and then with Mintel Food and Drink, the platform she helped create in 2009. Her major focus has been on confectionery and snacks. While with U.S. Reports, Marcia authored the first premium chocolate report; since then she has written on all aspects of the confectionery industry. She also has a deep understanding of consumer demographics and trends. Prior to joining Mintel, Marcia had her own consulting firm. She participated in ideation and innovation sessions for a host of clients, from Singapore Airlines to Schott Glass, Hershey, Mars, and Lotte (Japan). She is the author of two books: “Everybody Eats” and “Who’s Shopping for Food and Drink,” and co-author of “The Seasons of Business.” Marcia holds a B.A. and M.A. from McGill University, Montreal, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. In her previous career, she was a field archaeologist, participating in excavations around the Mediterranean.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh is Group Editorial Director of Snack, Bakery, Cannabis, Meat, Candy and Food Safety for BNP Media. He has over two decades of publishing experience following the food industry from farm to fork, covering agriculture, ingredient processing, CPG and foodservice R&D, retail and restaurant menu trends, and retail grocery branding. He is a member and past president of the International Foodservice Editorial Council. Doug studied Professional and Creative Writing at Purdue University.