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Food Industry Events

Nov. 18 - Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors' Ontario Conference, Toronto

If you are a supplier to the grocery industry, you won't want to miss this opportunity to get the latest industry news and forecasts. The conference features an industry update from The Nielsen Company, and retailer briefings from Loblaw Companies Limited, Metro, Sobeys and Walmart. General Rick Hillier will give the keynote presentation. More than 250 retailers will be in attendance with excellent networking opportunities during the day. The special registration rate of $295 for small to medium-size Ontario companies who are not CCGD members has been extended to November 13th. Register online or call Jeanette Lee at 416-922-6228, Ext. 331 for more information.

Nov. 18 - Ontario Food Protection Association Annual Meeting, Mississauga

This event is a great opportunity for food safety professionals to learn more about cross contamination and evolving food safety issues. OFPA's annual business meeting will also take place. For more information, visit www.ofpa.on.ca (click on "Events") or email ofpa-info@worldchat.com.

Nov. 24 & 25 - Energy 2009: Lean and Green Conference, Toronto

Canada's premier energy efficiency conference provides the latest information and tools to increase your energy efficiency and maximize profits. Learn about new advances in industrial energy efficiency from Canada's top experts, industry leaders and energy efficiency suppliers. Choose from many workshops, panel sessions and plant tours, and plan to visit the expanded Energy Showcase/Trade Show. The event is co-hosted by Natural Resources Canada's Canadian Industrial Program for Energy Conservation and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. For more details and to register, visit http://www.energy2009.ca.

Nov. 26 - State of the Food Industry, Pearson Convention Centre, Brampton

Leaders in Canada's food and beverage industry will be addressing the challenges and predicting best strategies for the future at the Guelph Food Technology Centre's one day symposium. A panel of top CEO's will discuss the keys to future success in food and beverage processing, supply and services. Other sessions will cover information on Food Regulatory Systems, Planning for the Recovery, Achieving Success after the Crisis and Latest Consumer Trends, Analysis and Behaviour discussions. Dianne Buckner, a business journalist with almost 20 years of experience and host for CBC's Dragon's Den will address what factors make the biggest impact on success. For a full line-up of speakers and sessions and to register, visit www.gftc.ca.

Dec. 2 & 3 - Dollars to $ense Workshops, Ottawa

These energy efficiency workshops from Natural Resources Canada will benefit both your organization and the environment. Spot the Energy Savings Opportunities on December 2 will help you understand energy basics and identify up-front savings opportunities. Energy Monitoring on December 3 focuses on measuring the success of energy management projects. Both are full-day workshops. For more information or to register, visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/industrial/training-awareness/index.cfm?attr=24.