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Dr. Siyun Wang from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in UBC will present a webinar on “Multidrug-resistance pathogens in foods” hosted by National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH).

This webinar is free for everyone.

Date: Dec 12, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM PT
Details: https://ncceh.ca/events/upcoming-webinars/multidrug-resistance-pathogens-foods

Hi everyone,

We would like to thank everyone who attended our BCFPA Fall Hybrid Speaker's Evening event. We had a fantastic turnout from our three wonderful speakers, Lorraine McIntyre, Jenny Kopetzky and Tim Green, who talked about shellfish food safety for First Nations’ food security. A big thank you to our three speakers for coming out and engaging our audience on this important topic!

Our speakers have agreed to share their presentation slides with you. For those who were unable to attend or would like to take a closer look at the slides, here is the link to view their presentations!

Click here to view the presentation slides

We are also working on editing the recordings of the event. We had some technical issues and we hope to have that edited out, and posted to our BCFPA Youtube Channel soon! We will keep you posted when the recording is ready.

Thank you for your patience!

The BCFPA SPDG is organizing a visit to the UBC Dan On Food and Beverage Innovation Centre for food science students and some industry professionals on November 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. Participants will meet at the FNH building on the UBC campus before heading to the center.

Explore the Dan On Food and Beverage Innovation Centre! Join BCFPA SPDG for an exclusive opportunity to explore the newly established facility on Monday, Nov. 18. Gather at the FNH lobby, where you can connect and network with fellow food science students and industry professionals before heading over for an in-depth tour of the impressive Dan On Food and Beverage Innovation Centre.

When: November 18, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM

Schedule:
1:30 Check-in at the FNH building lobby
1:30-1:50 Networking with refreshments provided
1:50-2:00 Heading to the Dan On Food and Beverage Innovation Centre guided by a student lab member
2:00-2:30 Exclusively visit to the center

Where: Meet at the FNH Lobby, UBC (2205 main mall, Vancouver)

Food & Drink: Refreshments provided

Free registration available on a first-come, first-served bases at: https://shorturl.at/G3gfh

Click here for the poster and QR Code!

SAVE THE DATE! FALL HYBRID SPEAKER'S EVENING DATE ANNOUNCED

We are happy to announce that we have booked the Langara Clubhouse for our Fall Hybrid Speaker's Evening on Monday, November 25, 2024!

Please save the date on your calendar and we hope to see you in person soon.

Topic: Importance of Shellfish Food Safety for First Nations’ Food Security

Location: Langara Clubhouse (Golf Course) - 6706 Alberta Street, Vancouver, BC

Date: Monday, November 25, 2024

Time: 5:00-8:30 PM (tentative)

Speaker and Registration Pricing: More details to come soon, stay tuned!

We recognize it takes a combination of both hard work and educational funding for most students to achieve their goal of a post-secondary education. That's why we've developed a scholarship fund to help encourage student funding and interest in food protection in BC.

For this year, one scholarship will be available in the amount of $1000 and will be awarded to one BCFPA student member who meets the criteria. The student selected to receive the scholarship award must attend a future BCFPA event to receive the Scholarship Award Certificate. It is intended that the 2024 Scholarship Awards be presented at our Annual General Meeting in January/February 2025.

To be considered for the scholarship award, please fill out the application form and email your application and essay to the BCFPA Vice President at info@bcfoodprotection.ca

Please visit our Scholarship page for details on the application process and scholarship requirements - click here

Applications must be submitted no later than December 15, 2024. The winning recipient to be awarded the Scholarship Award will be contacted before the AGM.

The Scholarship Poster - click here

This year's essay topic is:
The Impact of Climate Change on Foodborne Disease

We wish all students who are applying the best of luck!

Hi everyone,

Thank you for attending our Summer Webinar Series! We hope you enjoyed it.

Our speakers have passed along some information related to their talk.

Webinar #1:
Alberto would like to share this JFP article with you: Glove Risk Contamination


Webinar #2:
Alain has kindly allowed us to record his talk for those who are unable to make it. We have just posted his webinar up on our BCFPA Youtube Channel. You can now view it here: https://youtu.be/aqYKVMlob4I

He also wanted to share his presentation slide deck and 3 videos from his talk:
Barcodes and Beyond Slide Deck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3__lBt8SLvw&authuser=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfgG9YaFBf4&t=45s&authuser=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6OoubNEsoo&authuser=4


Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you at our next event! 

Hi all,

Read our latest issue of The Grapevine here! We have upcoming events, summaries of past events and a scholarship award winning essay.

BCFPA Newsletter Vol 5 Issue 10 Jul 9 2024

BCFPA SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES

Greetings everyone!

You are invited to attend our educational Summer Webinar Series through the Zoom platform! Learn more about product identification through barcodes, and have a refresher on Health Canada's labelling and packaging regulations.

Webinar #2

Barcodes and Beyond: Understanding Product Identification Through Barcodes and a Review of Health Canada's Labelling and Packaging Regulations

Speaker: Alain Picard, Advisor with the Community Engagement Team, GS1 Canada

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 5:00-6:15 pm PT
Location: via Zoom*

Click on the link to register today! https://www.bcfoodprotection.ca/event-5788701

Hi all,

Please pass along to any students you may know of this opportunity.


The Canadian Federation of Independent Growers is offering five scholarships totaling $28,000 to high school and university students. Scholarships will be awarded in the followed categories: $15,000 for the top essay, plus four regional scholarships of $3,250 each.

To be eligible for the awards:
- Applicants must be Canadian residents studying in Canada.
- Applicants must be enrolled or expected to enroll in a post-secondary program of at least 2 years.
- All Graduating High School Students
- College/University students must be enrolled in at least one more year of study as of the current year.
- Applicants must be working for a current CFIG member (retail, associate, affiliate) or be a family member of an employee of a current CFIG member.
- Only complete applications containing full and accurate information will be considered.
- Plagiarism is an infringement of copyright laws. All essays must be properly referenced.

Program Closes: Sunday July 14, 2024

Apply here: https://cfig.ca/national-scholarship/

BCFPA SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES

Greetings everyone!

You are invited to attend our educational Summer Webinar Series hosted by the BC Food Protection Association! Learn more about risk assessment strategies for your food manufacturing facility or have a refresher on the impacts of the new Health Canada labelling requirements.

Webinar #1

Risk Assessment Strategies in Food Manufacturing Plants: What Can We Do Better to Control Pathogens and Allergens?

Speaker: Alberto Mendoza-Galina, UBC; GFSI consultant/auditor, HACCP certified by the UN/FAO and the USDC/NMFS

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 5:00-6:15 pm PT
Location: Zoom

Click on the link to register today! https://www.bcfoodprotection.ca/event-5768129

Our Webinar #2 on the "Impact of New Health Canada Labelling Requirements" will be scheduled some time between mid-July to mid-August. Stay tuned for details of our second webinar in July.