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Download a newly published report which outlines the impact of traceability on improving seafood industry business performance, including reducing waste, and enhancing consumer trust. Download the report.

Where: University of British Columbia

Time: 5:00-8:00 pm

Hosted by the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) of UBC, Life sciences Student Society, Science Co-op and the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers. The Science Career Information Fair is designed to provide undergraduates with an overview of the companies that hire Bachelor of Science graduates and describe the various fields open to them with their degree. The event also aims to share best job search strategies with students and offer employers a chance to share their insight and guidance to future applicants.

To register: https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/employers/index.php/pid949056?

Registration is now open for the 2015 IAFP Food Safety Conference held in Portland, Oregon from July 25-28, 2015.
Details can be found here: http://www.foodprotection.org/regonline/

The CFIA is conducting a series of consultations on Food Labelling Modernization including Health Canada's proposed Nutrition Labelling changes. The BC session will be held in Vancouver, BC.

When: March 10, 2015
Time: 12:30 to 5:00 pm
Where: Metrotown Holiday Inn

Registration deadline is March 8, 2015. Please register by clicking on this link: http://inspection.sondages-surveys.ca/surveys/CFIA-ACIA/2015-flm-consultation-sessions-external/?l=en

More information on the process can be found here: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/transforming-the-cfia/action-plan/food-regulatory-forum/presentations/discussion-paper/eng/1402236927770/1402236929317

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!

Love to Travel? Apply Today to Attend IAFP 2015!

Portland, Oregon - July 25-28, 2015

Applications are being accepted for the following:   Travel Award for State or Provincial Health or Agricultural Department Employees   Travel Award for a Food Safety Professional in a Country with a Developing Economy   Student Travel Scholarship

Deadline for all Award applications is Tuesday, February 24, 2015. For more information on these Travel Awards and how to apply, go here .