Workshops

OIMP is pleased to offer a series of interactive workshops designed to address a variety of issues meat processors may face while operating a meat plant. The workshops are offered at various times throughout the year.

You spoke - we listened. Workshops will now be available via LIVE WEBINAR.

2013 Workshop Schedule

Date Workshop Topic Location
 January 23, 2013

Labelling 101 Workshop

You will leave this workshop with a solid understanding of:

  • Labelling regulations in Canada
  • How to label prepackaged meat products
  • How to comply when making specific claims
  • How to comply with allergen labelling and your responsibilities
  • How to perform a review of labels to ensure they are compliant
Guelph
 February 27, 2013

Sanitation Best Practices

How effective is your sanitation program?

You will leave this workshop with a solid understanding of:
  • The need for an effective sanitation program
  • The principals of sanitation
  • How to use proper cleaning methods and chemicals when cleaning your meat plant
  • How to document your sanitation program and record your activities to ensure compliance with regulations.
 Guelph
 March 20, 2013

Social Media

You will leave this workshop with a solid understanding of:

  • How to use your Facebook page to promote your products and business; encourage 'likes' through content selection, and what and how often to post.
  • How to use your Twitter account to share your message, gain followers, use hash tags, tweet and re-tweet.
  • How to integrating your existing networks for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Guelph
 May 29, 2013

Humidity and Temperature Control

 

You will leave this workshop with a solid understanding of: 
  • How to identify areas in your facilities that may promote the formation of condensation.
  • How to develop solutions specific to your facility to eliminate sources of condensation.
  • The mechanics of refrigeration and its effect on air flow, humidity and temperature control.

 

Guelph
 June 19, 2013

Resolving Customer Complaints

 

  • What to do when a complaint is received.
  • Investigating the complaint and root cause analysis.
  • How utilizing third party support can help.
  • Resolving the complaint with the customer.

 

Guelph
 November 13, 2013

How to do a Mock Recall - Information Coming Soon.

Guelph

For more information on our workshop schedule or to register for an upcoming event, contact our office at
(519) 763-4558 Ext. 221 or info@oimp.ca.