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New Alberta HACCP Advantage Program (AHA!) Launched
The Alberta HACCP Advantage Program (AHA!) and the APF-Food Safety Initiative (FSI) funds are now available to non-federally registered food processors for Prerequisite Program (GMP), HACCP System, and ISO 22000 development and implementation based on a new Alberta HACCP Standard intended for use by food processing facilities in Alberta wishing to formally adopt a government-recognized program. Two levels of activities may be supported: up to $15,000 towards the development and implementation of Prerequisite Programs (GMPs) or up to $20,000 towards the development and implementation of HACCP and/or ISO 22000. A processor may qualify for additional funding of $3,000 per HACCP plan up to a maximum of three additional HACCP plans. Funding will be provided for 90% of incremental, eligible costs directly related to the project. Program details, the application form and guidelines are all available on the AHA! Internet site at www.agric.gov.ab.ca/aha
Upcoming Industry Events
HACCP for Provincial Abattoirs
January 31, 2006 Place: Red Deer Lodge, Red Deer AB
All Alberta provincial abattoir owners and other interested parties are invited to attend an informative one-day seminar and workshop hosted by the Meat Industry Committee of the Alberta Food Processors Association. Learn about the successes, failures, costs and benefits of implementing a HACCP program in provincial abattoirs in Ontario direct from abattoir owners and operators themselves. Participants will discuss the Ontario experience and relate it to the Alberta situation. Specific recommendations on how to achieve a positive economic impact will be developed for presentation to the government.
To register, contact Melody Pashko, AFPA at 403-201-3657 X21.
Emerging Food Technologies Seminar 2006
February 22-23, 2006 Place: Executive Royal Inn, Leduc-Nisku AB
Plan to attend this informative seminar being presented by Alberta Agriculture's Food Processing Development Division for industry and academics involved in the business of food. Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your knowledge of new and upcoming food processing technologies, including active packaging, high pressure processing, ozone technologies, counter current chromatography, food ingredient drying, and much more! A tour of the Leduc Food Processing Development Centre is scheduled following the seminar sessions. For a seminar brochure or additional program details contact either Kathleen Bunnin at 780-980-4721 or Cody Cunningham at 403-340-7089 (Toll free access 310-0000).
Consumer Food and Eating Trends Workshop 2006
February 22, 2006 Place: Calgary Marriott Hotel, Calgary AB
Presented by Harvey Hartman and Jenny Zenner of the Hartman Group, this workshop is designed to give Alberta food processors, retailers and restaurateurs a comprehensive understanding of current and evolving consumer food trends. The half-day interactive session will give food businesses insights into how consumers’ changing lifestyles should inform their strategies in product development, branding, marketing and retailing. Seating is limited (register by February 16, 2006). For additional details, contact Daylin Breen at 780-980-4226 or Heather Shewchuk 780-980-4227 (Toll free access 310-0000)
Energy Workshop For Industry
- NRCan “Dollars to $ense” Workshops – Winter 2006
- Energy Monitoring and Tracking, Calgary – March 1, 2006
Register on-line at: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/workshops
Or contact the Office of Energy Efficiency at 613-996-6585
Upcoming Food Safety Training
Back to Basics – Processing Food Safely
Calgary – Feb 23, 2006
Edmonton – Apr 4, 2006
Lethbridge – Apr 27, 2006
- HACCP I: Documenting Your Prerequisite Programs, Calgary – Feb 27-28, 2006
- HACCP II: Development of Your HACCP Plan, Calgary – Mar 13-15, 2006
- Development of Your Allergen Management Plan, Calgary - Apr 5-6, 2006
Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) HACCP courses are available in Alberta under agreement with the Alberta Food Processors Association. Course and registration details are available on-line at www.afpa.com/snq/ or contact admin@afpa.com
To obtain a copy of the recently revised brochure “Programs for Business Growth – 2005/06” for Alberta’s Agri-Processors, call 403-340-7625 or 780-427-7325. (Dial 310-0000 for toll-free access)
Need to speak to an agri-processing specialist?
Start by contacting the Agri-Processing Branch at 780-427-7325, Fax: 780-644-2400 or
dial 310-0000 for toll-free access.
Your connection to resources for business growth.
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