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The BCFPA Student Group is organizing a student networking event at Molson Coors (1550 Burrard Street, Vancouver).
RSVP to our SPDG Coordinators (BCIT or UBC) by March 1, 2015 to attend. Dinner and drinks will be provided.
Details can be found here: UBC poster, BCIT poster
Topic: Food safety and food safety knowledge applied to the real world

Speakers include: Brian Johnson (retired) & Sajan Joseph, both BCIT Alumni and Senior Environmental Health Officers of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Organized by the BC Food Processors Association

Website: http://groundedstrategies.ca/export-marketing-workshops/

Workshop: The United States Market – Pacific Northwest Focus; Opportunities and Export Tips for British Columbia Agri-Food and Seafood Companies

WHEN: February 17th, 2015
WHERE: Pacific Inn Resort & Conference Centre 1160 King George Highway, Surrey, BC (map)
TIMING: All workshops will be 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
COST: $30.00 per person plus GST, includes lunch

Organized by BC Food Technologists

Website & Registration: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2015-bcft-speakers-night-consumer-driven-product-development-for-export-markets-tickets-15395433155

2015 BCFT Speaker's Night - Consumer-Driven Product Development for Export Markets

Date: Monday, 16 February 2015 from 5:45 PM to 8:30 PM (PST)

Location: Building SE2 Room 214 Townsquare D, British Columbia Institute of Technology, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G

Details: This year’s speaker is Dr. Chris Findlay from Compusense Inc., Guelph, Ontario. The topic is “Consumer-driven Product Development for Export Markets”.  Dr. Findlay will discuss how a systematic approach to product development based on Sensory Informed Design can improve product success, especially for export markets.

When: Tues March 24th - Wed March 25th
Where: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL

The fourth series of the BRC Food Safety Americas conference will take place on 24th -25th March 2015 in Orlando.

http://brcfoodsafetyamericas.com/home.aspx

Hello everyone,

The 2014 AGM Report and the proposed amendments to the BCFPA Constitution and Bylaws are now available for download. Please have a read at it before our AGM and Speaker's Evening on January 13, 2015.

The proposed amendments in the Constitution and Bylaws are in blue font.

Don't forget to register - it is FREE for members! We hope to see you there!

Agenda and Speaker Poster for AGM on January 13, 2015 are now available.

Files can be found here:

Agenda

Speaker Poster

Be sure to register for this event!

Membership renewal notices will be sent out on December 1, 2014 for 2015 membership dues.  Your continued support of our association is appreciated!

Visit the events page for information on the 2014 AGM on January 13, 2015.

Registration is now open to members in good standing.

BC Food Protection Association is pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting will be held on January 13, 2015 at the Delta Burnaby Conference Centre starting at 5:30PM. 

Details and Registration will be available soon.