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Federal Food Safety Bill Still Stalled | | |
The Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) remains stalled in the U.S. Senate, despite procedural moves to fast track the legislation by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) delayed passage of the bill by demanding its entire $1.4 billion cost over five years be paid for with corresponding cuts in spending. He also has concerns over provisions in the measure he feels might prove to be burdensome for agribusiness.
Congress has recessed until Nov. 15 when it is expected that efforts to pass this legislation will renew. MWFPA continues to monitor the situation as California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has indicated her desire to propose an amendment to the bill restricting the use of BPA.
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| WI Nanotech Committee Continues Hearings | |
The WI special committee on nanotechnology met on Sept. 30 and discussed the creation of a nanotechnology registry in addition to methods to assist nanotechnology businesses while monitoring the use, manufacture and disposal of nanomaterials.
A number of committee members expressed concern over nano-silver and the public's lack of knowledge regarding its use. Nano-silver is used to kill harmful bacteria in food storage containers, shoe liners, washing machines and even bandages.
The committee is scheduled to meet next on Oct. 26 and then again on Dec. 7. Any recommendations developed by the committee could be introduced as a bill in the next legislative session set to begin in January 2011.
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| Welcome New Members! | |
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| In Memoriam: Marvin Gerdes | | |
It was with much sadness that MWFPA learned of the passing on September 28 of Marv Gerdes. Marv was with Associate Member FMC Ag Products and dealt primarily with FMC cookers and some other FMC products. He was with FMC for many years and was well known and respected in the industry. Even though he was retired he always attended canning and freezing functions such as the IFT/FPSA show in Chicago this past July and the MWFPA convention in Rochester, MN.
The family wishes that memorials be made in Marvin's name to the Beaver Dam Senior Center -- Building Fund, 114 E. Third St., Beaver Dam, WI, 53916, or to the UW Foundation, Gerdes Family Fund, P.O. Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI.
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| Register Now For MWFPA Convention! | |
The MWFPA 106th Annual Convention and 83rd Food Processing Crops Conference will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2010 through Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the Green Bay, Wisconsin, KI Convention Center. The preliminary convention agenda is below. Additional speakers are being added.
This three-day event will feature a full program of educational seminars, high level industry and government speakers, break-out sessions, networking events and a resource-rich trade show exhibition with over 120 exhibitors. Exhibit booths are selling fast. Don't miss your chance to showcase your company at this show! Exhibitor and General registration, plus the schedule of events, is available on our website
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
- MWFPA Board Meeting
- Exhibitor Check In
- Registration Open
- Processing Crops Conference Begins
- All Industry Reception -- Lambeau Field Atrium
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
- Convention and Trade Show Begins
- Registration Continues
- Keynote Speaker -- Elizabeth Pavonka, president of the Produce For Better Health Foundation
- Breakout Session: Can Total Dissolved Solids be Cost Effectively Treated?
- Breakout Session: ROI on Payroll -- Eliminate Entitlement and Drive Performance
- Spouse/Guest Tour: Cooking Class, Chocolate & Chardonnay
- Motivational Speaker -- Santana Dotson, retired defensive tackle, Green Bay Packers
- Breakout Session: Federal Legislation & The Food Industry
- Breakout Session: Minnesota Industrial Storm Water Permits
- Breakout Session: Biomass Boilers in the Food Industry
- Breakout Session: Using Performance Competencies to Drive Organization Results
- Processing Crops Conference Continues
- Chairman's Reception -- Hotel Sierra
- Dance to R2, Classic Rock tribute band -- Hotel Sierra
Thursday, December 2, 2010
- Convention and Trade Show Continues
- Safety Breakfast -- Economist & Futurist Dr. Jay Lehr
- Spouse/Guest Tour of Lambeau Field & Lunch
- Breakout Session: Thermal Processing Panel
- Breakout Session: Social Media and Customer Service
- Lunch Speaker -- Tim Walkoe, Chicago Comedian
- Breakout Session: Food Allergen and Mycotoxins
- Breakout Session: Turning Waste Stream Into Revenue Stream
- Breakout Session: OSHA's New Aggressive Compliance Directives
- EXPO Cash Drawings & Big Screen TV Raffle Drawing
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| MWFPA Cosponsors Food-Borne Illness Forum | |
MWFPA is proud to be a cosponsor of the American Conference Institute's 4th National Forum on Food-Borne Illness Litigation to be held October 27-28, 2010 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, IL.
 In the wake of one of the largest national egg recalls in history, now is the time for in-house counsel, regulatory affairs and compliance officers within the food industry to closely evaluate what your company is doing to prepare for the impending e.coli/salmonella season and the litigation that follows. Led by the two most prominent food-borne illness litigation attorneys - on both sides -Alan Maxwell and Bill Marler, Bill recently had the opportunity to discuss the legal ramifications of the salmonella-tainted eggs as a featured commentator on Larry King Live
MWFPA members will obtain highly-specialized, practical information on how to respond to heightened litigation exposure crated by emerging risks in the food supply chain.
See the forum brochure for more information and registration details.
MWFPA members are entitled to a $400 discount off the full price (pay $1795 instead of $2195) by using a discount code when registering. Members wishing to use the code should contact the MWFPA office.
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GMA President Appointed To Presidential Committee | | |
GMA President and CEO Pamela G. Bailey was appointed by President Obama on Sept. 16 to the Advisory Committee for Trade and Policy Negotiations, tasked with providing policy advice on trade matters and related issues. The ACTPN comprises 45 members who broadly represent key sectors of the economy.
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Act On Energy Benefits Processors | |
Act On Energy is a service of the Ameren Illinois Utilities that provides energy saving resources and incentive programs, along with safety tips to businesses throughout central and southern Illinois. Cash incentives from Act On Energy typically pay for 25% of an energy efficiency project and reduce the project payback by about one year. Incentives are available to food processors for a variety of energy-saving projects, including heating and cooling, refrigeration, motors, process improvements, and custom projects. To learn more, contact Bob Baumgartner, Industrial Energy Efficiency Manager, at 1-309-349-2417 or baumgartnerr@saic.com.
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| MWFPA Calendar of Events | |
November 30-Dec.2, 2010: MWFPA 106th Annual Convention and 83rd Annual Processing Crops Conference, Green Bay, Wisconsin, KI Convention Center. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to gain exclusive insights from some of the industry's most innovative and knowledgeable representatives and to make meaningful contacts with clients, prospects and referral sources. Register now at our website.
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| MWFPA Educational Opportunities | |
October 4-5, 2010: Dryer Technology, Concourse Hotel, One West Dayton St., Madison, Wis. The UW-Madison Department of Engineering provides a practical course covering continuous dryers including dryer operation, improving efficiency and reducing energy costs. For more information and to enroll, click here.
October 6, 2010: Atomization and Spray Technology; Focus on Spray Drying, Concourse Hotel, One West Dayton St., Madison, Wis. The UW-Madison Department of Engineering provides an opportunity to discuss and explore innovations and practical solutions to your atomization applications. Enroll now.
October 6-7, 2010: Food Labeling: Complying with Regulatory Requirements for the Labeling of Packaged Foods Workshop: Washington, D.C. GMA staff experts in food labeling and nutrition will teach food company personnel the food labeling skills they need, whether they are responsible for labeling compliance, food product marketing or product development. Topics include: general statutory authorities and rules governing all required label elements, special labeling provisions, information about food label claims and the latest developments on food labeling rules. For more information and to register, click here.
October 6-8, 2010: Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, Wis., The UW-Madison Department of Engineering invites you to discover why ammonia is the refrigerant of choice for industrial refrigeration systems. The course will assist you to understand the principles of ammonia systems, equipment use and best practices for safety and operations. To learn more and enroll, click here.
October 8, 2010: GMA Presents: Deconstructing Drivers of Economic Adulteration and Food Defense Webinar,
A 1 p.m. webinar that will outline ways to prevent economic adulteration of consumer products and what defensive actions should be taken if it occurs. Register today!
October 19-20, 2010: Evaporators: Designing, Evaluating, and Operating, Madison Concourse Hotel, One West Dayton St., Madison, WI. Attend this detailed introductory course sponsored by the UW-Madison, Dept. of Engineering to learn about the fundamentals of evaporation and evaporators, the process design of evaporators and methods for improving evaporator efficiency. For additional information and registration, click here.
November 2, 2010: Export Education Seminar Product Pricing, Payment, and Placement, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Brookfield, WI, co-sponsored by the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Food Export Association. Participants will be exposed to a wide range of information from strategies for developing an export price to logistics of delivering the products to your global customers. Companies registered before October 19 will receive, for no additional cost, a market analysis of their products top markets. Registration deadline is October 19 and the cost is $50 per person. For more information or to register, contact: Kelsey Olson, WI DATCP, Email: kelsey.olson@wi.gov; Tel: 608.224.5117
November 3-5, 2010: Principles and Practices of Mechanical Integrity for Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI. This UW College of Engineering, Dept. of Engineering Professional Development practical course will assist you in developing your plant's mechanical integrity program and will focus on requirements for vessels and piping and other critical safety systems. To receive more information and register, go to http://epd.engr.wisc.edu/webK881.
December 1-3, 2010: Intermediate Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Expand your knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems in this practical course for refrigeration system operators and mechanics, plant, facilities, application and design engineers and ammonia refrigeration contractors. For more information, click here.
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