2021 NJFPA Annual Conference, Presented by M&T Bank
Education Days: April 22nd and 29th (both Thursdays)
Session Days: April 23rd and 30th (both Fridays)
All Elements Are Virtual This Year
After a year's absence, due to the pandemic, the New Jersey Food Processors Association (NJFPA) is pleased to share details of its 2021 Annual Conference. This year's conference features an expanded schedule of presentations along with two standalone educational offerings and special pre-conference experiences.
The 2021 NJFPA Annual Conference, presented by M&T Bank, focuses on three key themes - supply chain, sustainability, and triumph in the face of COVID-19. The talks include several that were scheduled for the canceled 2020 conference and have since been updated, along with submissions from an open call for presentations and a few invited speakers. Our program committee selected speakers with a story to tell with actionable insights and demonstrated the ability to convey that knowledge engagingly over our virtual platform.
Please make plans to join us in late April for a special conference. Whether you are a food processor or someone who supports food processors, an owner or a new addition to the team, whether you have been in this industry for your entire career or you are just getting started; there is something for you.
EDUCATION COURSES (separate registration fees)
Thursday, April 22nd (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
CFR 117, subpart B (FIRST TIME OFFERED ANYWHERE)
Presented by Rutgers Food Innovation Center
A Deep Dive discussion into the NEW FDA Regulations - CFR 117 subpart B offering Regulatory Views vs. Food Processing Concerns including changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This presentation is for anyone who has an interest in food preparation & handling business or oversight of a food business that is inspected by the FDA or the State Department of Health....(LEARN MORE)
Thursday, April 29th
Are You Ready for SQF Edition 9
Presented by the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
Included in the seminar is not only a summary of the changes with SQF Edition 9 but also a detailed explanation of the changes from Edition 8.1 to Edition 9: lab requirements, food safety culture, and hybrid structure. Ample time will be spent on participants' specific questions and all will have access to a personal 2-hour review of what it will take for your company to be SQF Level 9.0 compliant.
CONTENT DAYS (included in your registration)
Friday, April 23rd
| 8:30 to 10:00 AM |
Creating Your Social Audit
(early-bird event) |
SGS Faculty
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| 10:00 AM |
Welcome
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The NJFPA Board
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| 10:10 AM |
Morning Keynote
|
Roma McCaig
Vice President
Campbell Soup Co.
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| 11:00 AM |
Morning Breakouts
|
Building Sustainability Programs
Steve Jennings, Ahold Delhaize
Our Panelists TBA
Working in the Age of COVID:
The New Normal
Carlos Barosso
Roberto Pineda
(CJB Associates)
|
| 11:50 AM |
Break
|
|
| 12:05 PM |
Afternoon Keynote
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In Conversation:
Jay Schneider
Director of Merchandising
Acme Markets
|
| 1:00 PM |
Afternoon Breakouts |
Growing Importance of Sustainability from the Consumer Perspective
Eric Hoversen - Comarco Prod.
Chef Jason Giordano - Archer Daniels Midland
Creating a Food Industry Supply Chain from the Ground Up
Kevin Lyons, Ph.D.
Rutgers Business School |
| 1:50 PM |
Closing Comments |
The NJFPA Board |
Friday, April 30th
| 9:00 to 10:00 AM |
Open Round Tables
(early-bird event)
facilitated, focused on key issues |
|
| 10:00 AM |
Welcome
|
The NJFPA Board
|
| 10:10 AM |
Morning Keynote
|
Innovation in the Food Industry
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Jon Cofsky (Whitepenny)
|
| 11:00 AM |
Morning Breakouts
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Tech Innovations & Transportation
Sandeep Agrawal, Pure Indian Fds
Sander Daniels, Holt Logistics
James Massotti, Puratos Corp.
Matt Troutman, NFI Logistics
Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
Andrea Chu (Campbell Soup)
Other Panelists TBA
Moderated by
Danielle DeFilippis, Esq.
(Norris McLaughlin)
|
| 11:50 AM |
Break
|
|
| 12:05 PM |
Afternoon Keynotes
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Results from the NJFPA Industry Benchmarking Initiative
Presentation of the
NJFPA Annual Awards
Thriving in a Culture of ESG
Howard Dorman, Mazars USA
|
| 1:30 PM |
Afternoon Breakouts |
Sales, Marketing, Branding - Adapting to the Pandemic
Zac Romanoff - Omni Food Sales
Waste Reduction and
Carbon Footprint
Panelists TBA |
| 2:20 PM |
Closing Comments |
The NJFPA Board |
With Special Thanks To Our Conference Sponsors...
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