Agenda

Food fraud is a serious and growing problem that if left unchecked with undermine food safety systems worldwide. Gain insight into the scope of this issue and what is being done to stop it both domestically and internationally. Walk away with a heightened understanding of the urgency of this issue so you can:

• Develop and incorporate food fraud detection into your food safety systemA
• Get your suppliers onside to ensure their products are fraud-free
• Encourage government to apply greater resources to this issue so Canada’s food safety system is not undermined

Don’t let food fraud demolish your company’s integrity

Food importers now need to prove that what they import is produced to SFC Regulatory standards. Benefit from the experience of your peers to advance your compliance plan and achieve a successful transition to the new food safety standards. Gain insights into how your colleagues are tackling:

• How to reliably ensure that your foreign suppliers are compliant with SFC Regulations
• Determining and addressing any differences between global standards your supplier may adhere to and SFC Regulations
• Establishing best practices to meet documentation requirements and prevent food fraud

Be on track to meet the new food safety requirements and avoid penalties

Technological innovations are enabling enhanced pathogen testing in food. Adopt a preventative approach and harness the latest testing to improve your food safety.

Increased consumer demand for organic products and those based on religious traditions can create complications when applying the stringent demands required for certification. Master the different standards and processes while managing your plant efficiently. Take away practical tips to:

• Apply the different standards and procedures involved and incorporate them into your food safety plan and be prepared to have your processes audited
• Maintain the integrity of each product category
• Manage your production cycles to maximize efficiency, reduce waste and control costs while switching between categories

Avoid costly downtime and maintain product integrity

Many local suppliers of produce to distributors and retail stores now fall under the SFC Regulations, while those that don’t still need to meet provincial standards. Enhance your compliance plans with the latest information on what regulations apply to smaller producers and how they’re being enforced. Develop a blueprint to:

• Screen smaller producers to ensure they have adopted Good Agricultural Practices to prevent contamination with pathogenic bacteria
• Clearly communicate the new SFC regulations to your producers so their HACCP plan meets applicable standards
• Maintain your relationship with your retail clients with reliable product integrity and traceability

Solidify your reputation as a reliable produce supplier

Whether or not you are considering venturing into the edible cannabis market, there is no doubt the introduction of these products will have a significant impact on the food industry. Prepare your company by understanding the current regulatory process regarding how edible cannabis products will be handled. Take away a roadmap to:

• Gain insight into the regulatory process, its challenges and timelines
• Determine whether the way in which these products may be regulated will be different or similar to the SFC Regulations regarding their manufacture
• Assess whether it makes sense for your company to venture into this market

Position your company by gaining valuable insight into the edible cannabis regulatory process.

The market for edible cannabis products is quickly taking shape with new partnerships being announced almost daily.  With the consultation process for the regulation of edible cannabis products also now underway, these products are now generating greater interest than ever before.  Find out what’s on the horizon as this exciting new market evolves.  Take away an action plan to:

• Help you determine whether your company’s brand would benefit by having edible cannabis products added to your company’s line-up
• Gain insight into partnering with cannabis companies and how these products can be developed
• Develop an edible cannabis strategy to boost your bottom line

Be ahead of the competition and start your edible cannabis strategy now.

Consumers today are far more demanding about where their food comes from and how it is prepared.  Creating an effective communication plan is also now a lot more complicated with the multiple platforms now available.  Bring your thorniest communication challenges to this session and learn from your peers how to:

• Create a plan that is consistent across platforms
• Effectively counter misinformation
• • Build trust through transparency, and any other situations you have encountered that represent a problem you need to solve

Consult with your peers and find a solution to your most difficult communication issues

Today’s world of digital data flowing from a multitude of sources represents a greatly increased potential to detect and monitor food-borne illness. AI is emerging as an indispensable tool for managing and shaping the onslaught of data into meaningful information. Discover what impact it could have for public health, the food industry and ultimately your company by:

• Gaining insight into the broad range of data that could be used and its source
• Advancing your understanding of the increased surveillance potential AI offers for public health officials
• Determining why an ironclad food safety strategy is more important than ever

Anticipate and be prepared for the greater use of Artificial Intelligence to detect food borne-illness

In this age of instant communication and ubiquitous cameras, one small mistake has the potential to shatter a well-earned reputation for great food and customer service overnight. Perfect your food safety protocol to ensure you are always audit-ready. Walk away with an action plan to:

• Ensure your produce suppliers adhere to high food safety standards to avoid occurrences of food-borne illness
• Include traceability and food fraud clauses in your food supplier agreements whether they are local or not
• Develop an iron-clad HACCP plan that includes consistent food safety training programs for staff

Be always audit-ready to keep your green pass and insure your reputation