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  

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.