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.
2010 Workshop Schedule
| Date |
Workshop Topic |
Location |
| January 21,2010 |
Costing Meat Products
How do you accurately allocate labour, packaging, overheads, and factor in yields when determining the cost of the products you sell?
|
Holiday Inn, Guelph |
| February 27, 2010 |
Validating Your Control Programs
Brief review on what validation means in terms of cooking, pH, water activity, and overall process verification.
|
Sheraton Fallsview Conference centre,
Niarara Falls
|
|
March 31, 2010
|
Additives and Processes to Improve Food Safety
There are many ways to enhance product quality characteristics using the most current ingredient technologies and manufacturing procedures.
|
OIMP Boardroom,
Guelph
|
| April 21, 2010 |
Label Printers, Scanners and Traceability
There are many options open to plant operators interested in capturing electronic data relating to shipping, receiving, labeling products or implementing a traceability system
|
Holiday Inn,
Guelph
|
| May 12, 2010 |
Pathogen Control In Your Meat Plant
There are many tools available today that are cost effective and can assist you in managing risks associated with common pathogens
|
OIMP Boardroom,
Guelph
|
| June 23, 2010 |
Understanding GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) |
OIMP Boardroom, Guelph |
| July 21, 2010 |
Sanitation Best Practices
An effective sanitation program is the cornerstone of
food safety and product quality programs.
|
Holiday Inn,
Guelph
|
| September 1, 2010 |
Yield Management in Processed Meats
When you effectively manage yields you increase your margins and improve your bottom line.
|
OIMP Boardroom, Guelph |
| September 22, 2010 |
Regulatory Compliance
Working in a regulated environment often presents challenges. You must be prepared to deal with compliance issues effectively.
|
OIMP Boardroom, Guelph |
| October |
Packaging, Portioning and Your Image |
|
| November |
Preparing for a Product Recall |
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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.
