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January 2013

Northwest Food Processors Expo and Conference
January 14-16
Portland, Ore.

The Northwest Food Processors Expo and Conference (EXPO), in its 99th year, is the largest regional food processing tradeshow in North America.  The event is held annually in Portland, Oregon and attracts 3000 industry professionals from around the world.  In addition to featuring over 400 exhibitor booths in the Expo Hall, the event offers unprecedented networking, industry relevant educational sessions packed with leading-edge information and inspiring general sessions which appeal to a broad audience of food processor company personnel.

IFPAC® - 2013, Food Quality, Safety & Analysis Symposium
27th Conference & Exhibition
January 22-25
Baltimore, Maryland

There is an increased global focus on Food Quality, Safety and Analysis in the Food Industry. Regulatory agencies are placing higher standards on Quality Control & Analysis and increased monitoring needs are emerging. The use of Process Analytical Technology...PAT Applications to monitor food quality and food safety is an important area that will be covered during this symposium including new policies, technologies, case studies, and a look to the future in the food industry.

Using Electronic and Digital Signatures in Regulated Environments
January 24
Online Training 

FDA Part 11 and other regulations such EU GMP Annex 11 allow to sign electronic records with electronic and digital signatures. Benefits for regulated user firms are increased overall efficiency and reduced costs for handling and storing paper records. While nearly all Part 11 related papers and seminars deal with requirements of electronic records there is hardly any information about electronic and digital signatures. Therefore most companies are unsure about electronic signatures such that they print out copies of electronic records and sign the paper. In this seminar attendees will become familiar with FDA requirements for electronic and digital signatures.

International Production & Processing Expo
January 29-31
Atlanta, Ga.

IPE, IFE, and AMI's IME are integrating their tradeshows in 2013, under the International Production & Processing Expo umbrella name. The IPPE will bring together over 1,000 exhibitors and an anticipated 25,000 attendees in Atlanta from January 29 - 31, 2013.

An Approach to Validating Allergen Cleaning Procedures Webinar
January 31
Online Event/Webinar

This webinar on allergen cleaning will cover a rigorous approach to validating cleaning procedures or where cleaning is not possible supporting the need for a ‘may contain’ claim.


February 2013

The 2013 Packaging Conference
February 4-6
Atlanta, Ga.

The Packaging Conference is dedicated to bringing leading-edge technology and market information to supply chain participants in the: Beverage, Food, Household/Industrial/Agricultural Chemicals, Toiletries, Cosmetics, Health & Beauty Aids, and Pharmaceuticals industries.

Konica Minolta Color Seminar
February 20
Phoenix, Ariz.

Join Konica Minolta Sensing for a seminar on the evaluation and control of product color. During this hands-on session, guests will learn the fundamentals of color science, as well as how to measure color, how to effectively evaluate the color of products, and how to save time and money during the manufacturing and production processes. Guests are encouraged to bring product samples for a free color assessment and to better understand how color measurement instruments work. Konica Minolta’s technical experts will be available to answer any of your questions. The color seminar is free; however, registration is still required online.

2013 IFT Wellness Conference
February 27-28
InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont, Illinois

Wellness 13 is the leading event for professionals in R&D, brand management, regulatory compliance, sales, and government who are committed to learning what it takes to successfully develop and market healthful foods that resonate with today’s—and tomorrow’s—consumers.


March 2013

FPSA Annual Conference
March 6-8
Phoenix-Scottsdale

Join FPSA for another invaluable event, including speakers, educational sessions, key food industry experts, and networking events.

Research Chefs Association's Annual Conference and Culinology Expo
March 6-9
Charlotte, NC

The Research Chefs Association's Annual Conference and Culinology Expo is a research and development conference focused on the fast growing discipline of Culinology – the blending of culinary arts and food science.

Natural Products Expo West
March 7-10
Anaheim, CA

Join 60,000 other industry professionals interacting with more than 3,000 exhibits. Co-located with Engredea, Nutracon conference, the Beer, Wine & Spirits Marketplace and Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, Natural Products Expo West showcases the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow.

Implementation of the BRC Packaging Standard
March 14-15
Raleigh, NC

Our 2 day live training session is targeted to individuals and groups who may be implementing the ISO 50001:2011, the Energy Management System Standard (EnMS) in their organizations or facilities.  In this course, participants will take a deep dive into the ISO 50001 Standard to better familiarize themselves with the requirements of the standard.

2013 Fresno Food Expo
March 14
Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, Calif.

The 2013 expo is your opportunity to connect with Americas #1 agricultural community! Meet the people behind one of the most productive and distinctive food producing regions in the world. California’s San Joaquin Valley is home to thousands of growers, food producers, manufacturers, processors, winemakers and brewers reflecting the rich diversity of our region.

SNAXPO 2013
March 16-19
Tampa, FL

SNAXPO is the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade show devoted exclusively to the international snack food industry, and as such, you won’t find a better opportunity to capture new business, generate quality leads and promote your brand – especially as an exhibitor, sponsor or both. SNAXPO brings together owners, executives and buyers from every segment of the industry who are actively looking for new equipment, ingredients, products and services that will help them achieve greater efficiency and profitability for their companies. Whether you’re a small start-up or a multi-national corporation, with a strong presence at SNAXPO, customers will see you as a category leader, committed to their success and dedicated to advancing the snack food industry.

Suspensions and Emulsions in Pharmaceuticals and Food
March 18-19
Burlingame, Calif.

This course is designed to provide a set of theoretical and practical tools for those interested in working with dispersed phases and predicting and understanding their sometimes complex behavior. The participant will learn to use the materials and processes needed to create dispersed-phase products, and to effectively solve problems arising during development. Troubleshooting existing commercial product problems will be emphasized as well. The theoretical underpinnings of emulsion and suspension behavior will be described to provide a backdrop for discussions of specific emulsifying and suspending systems. Current methods to analyze the behavior of dispersed phases will be described, as will methods to measure and predict stability of the products. Processing and scale-up issues specific to the type of equipment needed to create dispersed phases will also be discussed.

Better Process Control School
March 25-28
Orange, Calif.

Under the Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for thermally-processed foods, each processor must have on staff a supervisor who has successfully completed a course in the principles of thermal processing and container closure evaluation. Chapman University is approved to provide such training under the auspices of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).  Better Process Control School offers a 4-day course for processors of low-acid foods and a 2-day course for processors of acidified foods.


April 2013

2013 23th Annual Practical Membrane/Filtration & Separations Technologies Short Course
April 14-18
College Station, Texas

Objectives of the short course:

  • Review basic principles of membrane filtration & separations processing including system design, membrane & equipment selection costs, economics, and practical applications
  • Orient new product formulators, food scientists, chemists, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, petroleum engineers, and students to processing and products of separations technologies
  • Review major applications of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, pervaporation, chromotography, centrifugation, and other technologies in food processing, chemical processing, petroleum processing, pharmaceutical processing and water treatment, environmental and industrial processing and manufacturing
  • Review fundamentals and practical aspects of membrane fouling and cleaning
  • Provide daily “hands-on” demonstrations and familiarize attendees with the practical aspects of membrane & separations technologies
  • Review new technologies / developments in Membrane Filtration Technology & Separations Technologies
  • Review case studies, success stories, new systems designs, industrial/commercial applications and economics of membrane systems, pre and post-treatment technologies
  • Network with Academia and Industry Experts

NFRA Executive Conference
April 15-17
Tempe, AZ

A professional development conference featuring top frozen and refrigerated food industry speakers exploring the latest consumer and industry trends. Bill Nasshan, SVP Center Store, BI-LO/Winn-Dixie will be one of the Retailer Keynote speakers.

Webinar: Optimizing Your Automation System After Migration
April 24

This Rockwell Automation webinar will give you an idea of how to optimize a typical phased migration from a DCS to the PlantPAx process automation system.

  • Re-use engineering practices
  • Reduce development time
  • Improved control and monitoring


Food Safety Summit
April 30-May 2
Baltimore

The Food Safety Summit is a solutions based conference and expo designed to meet the educational and information needs of the entire food industry including growers, processors, retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, regulators and academia.  Join thousands of colleagues and like minded professionals to learn from expert speakers and trainers, exchange ideas, find solutions to your current job challenges and engage in the valuable opportunities the Summit has to offer.

SupplySide East
April 30-May 2
New York City

The Ingredients to Drive a Healthier World are waiting to be discovered at SupplySide MarketPlace. This show is the global destination for decision-makers in the food, beverage, supplement and personal care industries.


May 2013

Fundamentals of Food Science
May 13-16
Penn State, University Park, PA

This course teaches core concepts of Food Science. It is designed for technical personnel from other disciplines (chemistry, biology, engineering) and nontechnical personnel who have little or no experience in the food industry. You will learn vocabulary associated with food science and manufacturing, and learn the core principles of food chemistry, engineering, microbiology, nutrition, sensory science, and packaging taught in the context of real-world food examples.

The course includes a group project to manufacture a food product in the pilot plant.  Each team will make a different product to illistrate the core principals of Food Science.  Teams will share their experience and knowledge of their product at the end of the course.  The group project provides hands-on experience that will enhance critical thinking, team building and communication skills through the manufacture and development of a food product.

Nutrition and Health Conference
May 13 - 15
Seattle, Wash.

Nutrition & Health: State of the Science and Clinical Applications is the premier nutrition conference for health professionals in the U.S. Presented by Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, the conference assembles internationally-recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, and chefs, all of whose work focuses on the interface between nutrition and healthful living.

Hazard Analysis Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) Workshop-A Practical Approach to Meeting the Requirements-At Food Safety Supply Chain Conference
May 15
Chicago, IL

You don’t have to register for the conference in order to attend this workshop.  It is open to anyone who is interested.  This ½ day workshop (8:30 am to 1:00 pm) is a great lead-in to the FSMA workshop.  Debby Newslow will cover Prerequisite Programs - How to spot potential problems and outline the best way to address these issues to avoid a recall.  The topics covered will include: Understanding the Hazards - Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment; Preventive Controls to put into place-Supplier Management, Allergen Programs, Sanitation/Sanitary Design and Environmental Control Programs; and Food Recall Programs.  As an added bonus, Barbara Levin will be speaking on “How Technology Supports Preventative Controls Programs.”  This workshop is being co-sponsored by D.  L. Newslow & Associates and SafetyChain Software.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Instructors: Debby Newslow and Barbara Levin.

United Fresh 2013
May 14-16
San Diego, CA

Throughout the convention in San Diego, United will host a number of traditional events and popular programs, from the annual Reception Honoring Women in Produce to the Chairman’s Reception & Annual Produce Celebration.  At this event, United Fresh will once again honor those professionals who deliver fresh produce at the retail and foodservice levels.

National Restaurant Association

May 18-21
Chicago

Every year, over the course of four days, more than 1,800 suppliers and tens of thousands of buyers come together to make lasting connections that drive business profitability and shape the future of the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.

NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo
May 21-23
Chicago

Break through the clutter by attending the confectionery and snack industry's most successful, world class event.  The Sweets & Snacks Expo is unrivaled in new product launches, business building solutions and innovations in merchandising.

Safe Quality Foods Workshop
May 23-24
USU Western Dairy Center, Logan, UT

This 2-day workshop will deliver important new information useful to both newcomers to Safe Quality Foods (SQF) as well as SQF-experienced individuals. This new information will result from an in-depth review of the recently finalized 7th Edition of the SQF Codex, giving participants the operational knowledge to either build a new SQF written program or successfully convert an existing SQF written program to conform to the new 7th Edition. All SQF Certification audits conducted after July 1, 2012 will be based on the 7th Edition only. Any existing written SQF programs based on the old 6th Edition without being updated could result in loss of SQF certification. An experienced SQF trainer will guide you through the SQF requirements through a combination of lectures and practical exercises to address.  Each class is limited to a maximum of 30 participants to assure that each student receives individual attention. The course will prepare the participants to take the official Implementing SQF Systems Exam online examination. Upon completion of the online exam, Certificates of Attainment will be issued by SQFI. All attendees should have training in the application of HACCP programs prior to participating in this SQF Workshop.


June 2013

IDDBA
June 2-4
Orlando

IDDBA's Dairy-Deli-Bake is the largest show in the world serving these categories. It's also the most focused show because it only targets the serious buyers, merchandisers, and executives who have a shared passion for food. The 1,600 booth expo features a 10,000 sq. ft. retail merchandising center with hot new products, innovative merchandising ideas, and action themes. The face-to-face aspect of this event brings 8,000 key players together to build relationships, sell and buy new products and services, and learn new tactics and strategies from the amazing speaker lineup. Whether you're an exhibitor or attendee, the investment is returned many times over through strategic information, important networking, and competitive insight.

Understanding Prerequisite Programs
June 4-7    

A 4 day workshop that focuses in detail on the important prerequisite programs (PRP). No food safety/HACCP program stands alone. The most effective food safety/HACCP program begins with developing programs that provide the foundation for the food safety program.  This workshop focuses on the key prerequisite programs (agenda may be adjusted based on the needs and interests of the attendees).  Learn from industry and subject matter experts.  Agenda also includes an update on Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) including current projected requirements as related to the hazard analysis and defining, implementing, and maintaining effective PRP programs. Instructors: Debby Newslow, Dr. Ron Schmidt and guest subject matter experts (i.e., pest control, sanitation, FDA, supplier management programs, magnet verification/validation, foreign material control, allergen control, design and much more).

Into Myanmar AgriTrade, Investment & Technology Global Summit 2013
June 19-20
Myanmar

The Summit offers complete coverage of Myanmar's agricultural activities provide the strategic platform where buyers, sellers, brokers, farm owners, bankers, insurers, region & township farming leaders can meet with the world's top agri traders, investors and agricultural experts. In addition, downstream food processing, canning and packaging entrepreneurs can seek new overseas markets and learn from some of the leading international food marketing & buying companies.


July 2013

PackPlus South 2013
HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, India

Key Personnel from top and middle management responsible for package development, procurement, production, IT systems and quality control from user industries across the board are targeted to visit the exhibition with a special focus on following industries: Food, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, Retail and Logistics. Label, Package and Commercial Printers, Converters and Corrugated Packaging Manufacturers will visit in very large numbers.

Open Space & Guided Wave Radar Level School
July 12
Mobile, Alabama

The Endress+Hauser L-104 Radar Level School is an introductory course (8 hours) on Open Space and Guided Wave Radar Level for maintenance and engineering personnel. The course dedicates a half day to each technology to give a basic understanding of these level technologies.

IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo
July 13-16
Chicago

Thousands of food scientists, R&D professionals, suppliers, marketers, and others from around the globe annually join together at this event. They come to learn about the driving forces behind the innovations and trends affecting consumers, as well as the growers, processors, regulators, and researchers who contribute to the food supply, both in the U.S. and abroad. Experts from industry, government agencies, and research institutions will provide their unique insights during more than 100 education session and 1,000 presentations covering topics ranging from new health benefits, safety, and product innovations to the latest consumer favorites, fears, and trends.

Level School – Introductory
July 15 - 17
Memphis, Tennessee

The Endress+Hauser L-101 introductory course for level provides maintenance and engineering personnel with a basic understanding of level technologies that apply to virtually any manufacturer's equipment. It includes in-depth training on Time of Flight (ToF) technologies that include a variety of radar types as well as ultrasonic level transmitters.

Level School - Advanced
July 17 - 19
Memphis, Tennessee

The Endress+Hauser L-102 advanced course is for students having completed the basic level school. The Advanced Level School begins with a brief review of current level technologies. Following the technology refresher, the course looks deeper at each level measuring technology including proper techniques of configuration, calibration and troubleshooting.

Flow School - Introductory
July 22 - 24
Gonzales, Louisiana

The Endress+Hauser F-101 introductory course on flow measurement will provide maintenance and engineering personnel with a basic understanding of numerous flow technologies, plus in-depth training on magnetic and Coriolis flow meters that apply to virtually any manufacturer's equipment.

Food Safety/HACCP Program Development
July 22-24

A 2.5 day workshop provides attendees with a firm understanding of the principles of HACCP and its realistic application to specific industries.  While emphasis focuses on the requirements of the Food Safety Management Standards and specific industry/company interests, the agenda is designed for the specific operational needs of our attendees.  All activities are conducted in a strictly confidential manner and attendees are encouraged to bring their HACCP programs to work on during the breakout sessions.  An excellent opportunity to develop, review and revise your program with the assistance of expert guidance.  Attendees gain knowledge of the principles of HACCP as defined by Codex and the requirements defined in the food safety management standards and how these apply to their industry and operations.  Learn in a small class environment with “real world” exercises.   Workshop is approved by International HACCP Alliance; upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a gold seal from IHA.  Instructors:  Debby Newslow, Nancy McDonald and Dr. Ron Schmidt.  Note: This class ends at noon on Wednesday.

Advanced Food Safety/HACCP
July 22-26

This 2 day workshop is an excellent forum focusing on the maintenance of an effective food safety/HACCP Program with a special focus on validation and verification.  An exciting group of instructors provide insight on specific prerequisite (PRP) programs such as FDA compliance, FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), Supplier Management, CCP validation (metal detection, magnets, etc.), Standard Design, and much more.  The Advanced Food Safety/HACCP agenda is revised for each workshop based on the needs, interests, and requests of our attendees. Attendees are encouraged to advise us of any company needs and/or concerns before coming to class.  This workshop is approved by International HACCP Alliance; upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a gold seal from IHA.  Instructors:  Debby Newslow, Nancy McDonald and Dr. Ron Schmidt. Note: This class starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and ends at noon on Friday.  Prerequisite: Proof of attendance at Basic HACCP Class (copy of certificate).

Flow School – Advanced
July 24 - 26
Gonzales, Louisiana

The Endress+Hauser F-102 advanced course on flow measurement is designed for students who have successfully completed the basic Flow School Course. The class will start by providing instrument techs and engineers with a brief section on the basic understanding of numerous flow technologies. Following this introduction, it proceeds with in-depth training on vortex shedding, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and Coriolis flow meters, plus Density and Viscosity measurements.

Flow School Coriolis
July 24 - 26
Gonzales, Louisiana

The Endress+Hauser F-103 Coriolis flow course provides maintenance and engineering personnel a basic understanding of the Coriolis principle for any manufacturer's equipment. It also provides in-depth training on density and concentration measurements.

2013 Annual Trend and Development of Nutraceuticals & Functional Food Short Course
July 28-30
College Station, Texas

OBJECTIVES OF SHORT COURSE:

  • Provide practical training in the fields of health foods, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, ingredients, and natural medicines
  • Increase understand of the health benefits of nutraceuticals and functional foods, as well as related research being done across different countries, universities, and industries
  • Review new technologies in nutraceuticals and functional foods industries
  • Establish network of academia and industry experts

 


August 2013

Advance Course in Awareness, Review, Maintenance, and Continually Improving a Compliant FSMS
August 5-7

Highly recommended for management and other team associates responsible for maintaining effective ownership of a compliant food safety management system and/or building a strong foundation for individuals who are preparing for or are in the midst of developing a compliant system.  This 3 day workshop offers an advanced approach to implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a management system compliant to FSSC 22000.  The agenda is developed based on the needs and interests of the attendees, providing a sound understanding of implementation.  Includes the tools, applications, and knowledge to be applied “after certification” to sustain and continually improve a compliant food safety management system.  Attendees will be asked to complete a prework questionnaire which will aid in fine tuning the focus of the workshop towards the needs of the attendees.  Instructor:  Debby Newslow

Better Process Control School
August 5-8
Orange, Calif.

Under the Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for thermally-processed foods, each processor must have on staff a supervisor who has successfully completed a course in the principles of thermal processing and container closure evaluation. Chapman University is approved to provide such training under the auspices of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).  Better Process Control School offers a 4-day course for processors of low-acid foods and a 2-day course for processors of acidified foods.

Internal Auditor Training
August 8-9

The focus of this 2 day workshop is to review the fundamentals and basic steps critical for internal auditors including:  forming and asking questions, opening and closing meetings, writing non-conformances, preparing reports, and applying the process audit concept.  Content and specifics will be adjusted based on the needs of our attendees.  Auditing concepts can be applied to numerous internal and external auditing approaches, including those compliant with HACCP, GFSI approved FSMS standards (i.e., FSSC, PAS, BRC, SQF, etc.), ISO standards, and specific company second party (i.e., suppliers, corporate programs, etc.) standards and protocols.  Case studies and standards discussed focus on the interests and industry needs of our attendees.  Instructors:  Debby Newslow and Nancy E. McDonald


September 2013

Pack Expo
September 23-25
Las Vegas

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 is the largest and most influential processing and packaging event of the year. With more exhibitors from beverages to baking, food to pharma, this is the place to be for the latest technologies, equipment and solutions.

Natural Products Expo East
September 25-28
Baltimore

Natural Products Expo East, is the East Coast’s largest horizontal trade event devoted to the latest in natural, organic and healthy living products. The show draws 22,000 industry professionals annually to a show floor with over 1,500 exhibits showcasing products encompassing the entire channel—natural, organic, functional, and specialty foods and beverages, supplements, beauty, household and pet.


October 2013

National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention
October 19-22
San Diego, CA

A 'working' convention that connects over 1,300 top executives for the purpose of conducting one-on-one business meetings with their trading partners. The convention allows attendees to meet with dozens of companies of their choosing in just a few days.

Food Safety/HACCP Program Development
October  21-23 

A 2.5 day workshop provides attendees with a firm understanding of the principles of HACCP and its realistic application to specific industries.  While emphasis focuses on the requirements of the Food Safety Management Standards and specific industry/company interests, the agenda is designed for the specific operational needs of our attendees.  All activities are conducted in a strictly confidential manner and attendees are encouraged to bring their HACCP programs to work on during the breakout sessions.  An excellent opportunity to develop, review and revise your program with the assistance of expert guidance.  Attendees gain knowledge of the principles of HACCP as defined by Codex and the requirements defined in the food safety management standards and how these apply to their industry and operations.  Learn in a small class environment with “real world” exercises.   Workshop is approved by International HACCP Alliance; upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a gold seal from IHA.  Instructors:  Debby Newslow, Nancy McDonald and Dr. Ron Schmidt. Note: This class ends at noon on Wednesday.

Advanced Food Safety/HACCP
October 23-25

This 2-day workshop is an excellent forum focusing on the maintenance of an effective food safety/HACCP Program with a special focus on validation and verification.  An exciting group of instructors provide insight on specific prerequisite (PRP) programs such as FDA compliance, FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), Supplier Management, CCP validation (metal detection, magnets, etc.), Standard Design, and much more.  The Advanced Food Safety/HACCP agenda is revised for each workshop based on the needs, interests, and requests of our attendees. Attendees are encouraged to advise us of any company needs and/or concerns before coming to class.  This workshop is approved by International HACCP Alliance; upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a gold seal from IHA.  Instructors:  Debby Newslow, Nancy McDonald and Dr. Ron Schmidt. Note: This class starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and ends at noon on Friday. Prerequisite: Proof of attendance at Basic HACCP Class (copy of certificate).

FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001,  and OHSAS 18001 and The Basis for Sustainability― It’s All Connected
October 28-30

Our experience has proven that most organizations are a lot closer than they think.  Learn proven methods for implementing these standards, integrating requirements between the standards, and becoming compliant without reinventing or reengineering your processes each time.  Implementation and auditing approaches and strategies for certification will be covered.  Valid business approaches to “sustainability” or “Going Green” in today’s climate.  Guidance and responsibility; what are the implications for employees and management?  Instructors: Dennis Sasseville (Normandeau Associates, Inc.), primary instructor and Debby Newslow, co-instructor.

Internal Auditor Training
October 31-November 1    

The focus of this 2 day workshop is to review the fundamentals and basic steps critical for internal auditors including:  forming and asking questions, opening and closing meetings, writing non-conformances, preparing reports, and applying the process audit concept.  Content and specifics will be adjusted based on the needs of our attendees.  Auditing concepts can be applied to numerous internal and external auditing approaches, including those compliant with HACCP, GFSI approved FSMS standards (i.e., FSSC, PAS, BRC, SQF, etc.), ISO standards, and specific company second party (i.e., suppliers, corporate programs, etc.) standards and protocols.  Case studies and standards discussed focus on the interests and industry needs of our attendees.  Instructors:  Debby Newslow and Nancy E. McDonald


November 2013

Process Expo and International Dairy Expo
November 3-6
Chicago

The Food Processing Suppliers Association and the International Dairy Foods Association have signed an agreement to co-locate PROCESS EXPO and the International Dairy Show in Chicago, beginning in 2013. The two shows will take place November 3-6, 2013, bringing together over 800 exhibitors and 15,000 industry professionals in the North and South Halls of McCormick Place. Attendees will have unlimited access to both show floors and educational programs.

SupplySide West
November 12-16
Las Vegas

SupplySide West 2013 brings together the suppliers and buyers that drive the dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic marketplace. Leaders from the executive management, R&D, QA/QC and marketing teams will converge on Las Vegas November 12-16, 2013. Their goal? To explore and discover innovation from around the globe to collaboratively develop the next product that will drive revenue, market share and consumer loyalty.

2nd Global Moringa Meet 2013
November 21-22
Jaipur, India

To explore the subject in unprecedented breadth and depth, India based Center For Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP)’s 2nd Global Moringa Meet focuses on the entire Moringa production from Ground zero to scale from November 21 & 22, 2013, Jaipur, India. Topics are carefully selected to cover the Agronomy, Horticulture, Biology, Engineering, Marketing and Financial aspects of Moringa commercialization. CJP is recognized as an important platform for productive exchanges among the Academic, Commercial and Investment communities.  Join us at this unique knowledge platform to share the latest information on: An Update from the Moringa Industry Advances in Moringa Research & development Production Systems   Commercial track of Moringa — Leading the Way to New heights Harvesting and Extraction Frontiers of Moringa Biotechnology and so on. This shall address biofuels-related topic within four thematic areas: environment and human well-being, economics, technology, and geography.


June 2014

FMI 2014 Co-located with United Fresh
June 10-13
Chicago

The Food Marketing Institute and United Fresh Produce Association are proud to announce the co-location of their 2014 conventions, June 10-13 in Chicago. This premier tradeshow and education event will bring together the retail and fresh produce industries and highlight the shared interest in providing high quality, fresh selections to consumers. The show will offer retail and produce executives unprecedented value in the opportunity to connect with customers and industry counterparts.

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