SESSIONS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP (Must pre-register to attend) 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sheraton Grand Hotel Sanitation is not only a key building block to a comprehensive food safety program, but also plays an important role in quality systems as well. This one-day workshop is designed to provide a thorough understanding of cleaning and sanitizing food processing environments. It will address basic sanitation as well as cutting edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 KICK-OFF BREAKFAST (Ticketed event) 8:00 am – 10:00 am, Sheraton Grand Hotel Dusty Baker, Legendary MLB Player and Manager As a player, Dusty Baker’s 16 prestigious seasons with Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland were just the beginning. His record-setting career as a Major League Baseball manager is legendary. Dusty was the first National League manager to earn “Manager of the Year” honors three times. Dusty started his managerial career in 1993 with the San Francisco Giants and set the San Francisco franchise record for most wins. EDUCATIONAL SESSION 10:30 am – 11:00 am, Convention Center Managing Emissions & Energy Costs in California This presentation will focus on combined heat and power and trigeneration applications using Lean burn reciprocating engines from GE. Technologies that aid in meeting or exceeding efficiencies and emerging emissions requirements will be discussed, as well as reference designs that can be used to drastically reduce energy costs, mitigate the costs associated with various emissions regulations, and AB 32. The various carbon footprints and efficiencies of several technologies will be compared side-by-side to help plant managers and facility engineers choose the most efficient and effective technologies for meeting cost, regulatory, and financial goals. A number of site case studies will be discussed as well, so that food industry engineers and managers can understand what has been deployed in the field today using these and similar Trigeneration technologies. Speaker: Thomas Marihart, Business Development Manager, Western Energy Systems EDUCATIONAL SESSION 11:00 am – 11:30 am, Convention Center “Anyone who has worked this hard, and come this far, has picked up great wisdom and truth along the way.” So join us as Dusty shares his candid stories of his life experiences both personally and professionally. Mixers 101 – Easy Clean Mixer Design This presentation will focus on options and designs that assist in making mixers more sanitary and easy to clean. Topics include all stainless drives vs. painted drives. Motor selection, seal selection, Impeller configurations, and wetted end finishes. The presentation will cover small portable units up to large engineered systems. We will look at the options that will allow you to select the best mixer system that will fit your application. Speaker: Dusty Baker, Legendary MLB Player and Manager Speaker: Kyle Sides, Applications Engineer, Sharpe Mixers Sponsored by: FEBRUARY 18 & 19, 2015 SESSIONS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 (CONTINUED) NCIFT LUNCHEON EDUCATIONAL SESSION (Ticketed event) 11:45 am – 1:00 pm, Convention Center, Room 306 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm, Convention Center Food Safety in Developing Nations Understanding the challenges of food safety in developing countries is essential if your company is doing business with processors and growers in third world countries. What is a normal expectation in the United States may not be normal in developing countries. Food processing and distribution is a global business. Processors and ingredient manufacturers in the United States and throughout the world purchase ingredients and raw materials from nations and distribute their products around the world. A unique set of challenges is met when working with developing nations; whether buying materials from processors in those nations or utilizing them as a contract packer. This presentation highlights these issues and offers insights on how to address these issues. Don’t miss the insights that will be given in this talk! Speaker: Richard F. Stier, Consulting Food Scientist ESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 (CONTINUED) EDUCATIONAL SESSION 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Convention Center IPM Forensics in Food Plants This will be a case study evaluation of actual conditions surrounding evidence of pest activity found on a glue board in a plant. The focus of the talk is to point out the shortcomings of not recognizing what is present and not understanding the biology and behavior to eliminate the issue in the future. Additionally the findings contradicted the documentation on file concerning the program. This is a common event that promotes a recurrence of issues in most disciplines from IPM to Quality Control and Food Safety events. The investigative principles have a broad application. Speaker: Al St. Cyr, Director of Education, Clark Pest Control FOOD PROCESSING EXPO2015 Wastewater Management Through Biological Filtration For those companies looking to save money on their industrial waste water discharge bill, to reclaim land & water now used for land application, or simply to implement a more economical wastewater treatment system, Biofiltro is a solution. Our patented wastewater treatment system is a biological filter that is comprised of earthworms & billions of microbes, all within layers of shavings & rock. The earthworms and microbes work together to achieve reduction levels of over 90% for key contaminants of BOD & TSS, while using 80% less energy per gallon treated compared to baseline forced aeration technologies. With the hydraulic residency time being less than 4 hours, water can be quickly treated to be reused for irrigation, sold, or disinfected for processing. With California in the midst of an unprecedented drought and with no end in sight, now is the time for the adoption of adaptive solutions that will ensure that every drop of water is used to its maximum and most profitable capacity. Speaker: Sanjar Taromi, Chief Marketing Officer, Biofiltro USA EDUCATIONAL SESSION 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm, Convention Center Food Labeling Issues Food labeling is a major concern for many companies due to issues related to GMO labeling, California Proposition 65 warnings, nutrition facts labeling requirements, allergen declarations, litigation regarding the use of terms like “natural” and many other concerns. This session will provide an overview of the key legal issues that you need to know to keep your products on the shelves and your company out of the courtroom. Speaker: Represenatatives from Faegre Baker Daniels SESSIONS THURSSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 GENERAL SESSION BREAKFAST EDUCATIONAL SESSION (Ticketed event) 8:00 am – 9:30 am, Sheraton Grand Hotel 11:00 am – 11:50 am, Convention Center It’s Not What You Says, It’s What They Hear: Communicating Effectively with Consumers and Critical Stakeholders Food processors have a great story to tell about their companies and products, but many consumers have preconceived opinions about agriculture and the food industry. Self-proclaimed food experts in the media and online dispense a wide range of views – often presented as verified facts – that greatly influence consumer views and buying habits. Are your customers actually hearing what you’re trying to say? Mark Gale, an expert on the topic, will present consumer research, share examples and discuss strategies for effectively telling your story in a way that your customers will hear and understand it. Speaker: Mark Gale, CEO, Charleston|Orwig - Hartland, Wisconsin and Austin, Texas EDUCATIONAL SESSION 10:00 am – 10:30 am, Convention Center Self-Generation Options and Net Energy Metering Program for Food Processors After Energy Efficiency and Demand Response, what’s next? Learn how Net Energy Metering and SelfGeneration can lower electric costs. Speaker: Mike Pezone, Pacific Gas & Electric Company EDUCATIONAL SESSION 10:30 am – 11:00 am, Convention Center Workers Compensation: Dual Employment Issues The use of temporary workers through employment agencies is becoming increasingly common. This ½ hour discussion will discuss the impact of this strategy in the field of workers compensation. Issues to be discussed will include: Independent contractor or employee?; Dual Employment; Joint and Several Liability; What happens if the employment agency’s workers compensation carrier goes under? Preparing for Food Safety Audits and Inspections Food processing companies can be overwhelmed with food safety audits and inspections. How can your company most efficiently and effectively gather and present information to buyers and regulators about the safety of your processes and products? Our expert speakers will explain how you can develop and implement effective strategies and practices. Speaker: Representative from DFA of California EDUCATIONAL SESSION 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm, Convention Center Protecting your People, Profits and Brand: Improving Front-line Production Worker Safety Non-fatal workplace injuries cost California manufacturers about $1.45 billion a year. The frontline worker’s behavior and supervisor interaction drive improvements in workplace safety. In this session, we will review the findings of recent research on enabling behavioral change. Learn how the combination of effective training, corrective observations and coaching programs can improve safety by up to 26%. Speaker: Graham Mendes, Industry Relations Director, Alchemy Systems EDUCATIONAL SESSION 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm, Convention Center Water Conservation Best Practices at Food Processing Facilities CLFP recently sponsored a study of water conservation practices at food processing facilities to help members find practical and cost-effective ways to deal with rising water costs and improve sustainability in time of drought. The findings of the study will be presented at this workshop, and it will be a great opportunity to learn how your company can save water and money now. Speakers: Representatives from Kennedy/Jenks and Brown & Caldwell Speaker: James Petitbone, Managing Partner, LFLM & Wells Fargo Insurance Services FEBRUARY 18 & 19, 2015 Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | Sheraton Grand Hotel | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Sanitation is not only a key building block to a comprehensive food safety program, but also plays an important role in quality systems as well. This one-day workshop is designed to provide a thorough understanding of cleaning and sanitizing food processing environments. It will address basic sanitation as well as cutting edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. PRELIMINARY AGENDA • Intro to food processing regulations FDA/USDA, State and local regulations • Basic Food Microbiology • Cleaners/sanitizers and how to clean correctly • Employee practices and hygiene • Verification of a Sanitation Program LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Detect and control pathogens and spoilage organisms in plants/products. • Develop a sanitation program and procedures for a food plant. • Select the proper cleaning compound and sanitizing material to maintain food processing equipment in a clean sanitary manner. • Identify sanitary design deficiencies in equipment and structures and develop methods to minimize their impact on food safety programs. • Provide proper documentation to verify a HACCP program. • Respond effectively to product recalls. FOOD PROCESSING EXPO2015 WHO SHOULD ATTEND Maintenance Managers, Production Supervisors, Production Leads, Sanitation Supervisors, Plant Managers, Quality Assurance Coordinators & Managers, Safety Managers, Training Supervisors, Lead Technicians, Packaging Supervisors & Managers. WORKSHOP COORDINATOR Nina G. Parkinson, Owner, NGP Consulting SANITATION WORKSHOP HOURS 8:30 am – 9:00 am – Registration open 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Sanitation Workshop 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch (included) WORKSHOP COST (Includes complimentary entrance to the Expo on February 18 & 19, 2015) CLFP Processor and Affiliate Members Before 1/2/15 - $195 | After 1/2/15 - $240 Grower/Gov/Assn/Edu Before 1/2/15 - $195 | After 1/2/15 - $240 Non-CLFP Members/Suppliers/Buyers/ Brokers/Other Before 1/2/15 - $265 | After 1/2/15 - $310 Attendees must be pre-registered to attend. REGISTRATION INFORMATION SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP
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