BCFPA Fraser Valley Operations Cluster
The BCFPA Fraser Valley Operations Cluster is designed to provide a forum for operations, foods safety through group interaction and speakers on topics of interest to the group. Call (604-871-0190) or email Donna for more information on the committee and the meeting schedule.
Members:
Steven Lan, Co-Chair, Superior Freeze Dry Corporation
Stephen Evans, Abbotsford Growers Cooperative
Toni Allardyce-Harris, Vij's Inspired Indian Cuisine
Rick Gagner, Rossdown Natural Foods
Laura Williamson, Vij's Inspired Indian Cuisine
Lorna Jones, Co-Chair, Anita's Organic
Frank Curtis, Golden Valley
Rob Walker, Coast Mountain Dairy
Brad Friesen, Brookside Foods
Next meeting:
September 10 - Topic: Becoming Export Ready, Emily Mackenzie, Agriculture and AgriFoods Canada
Venue: TBA
Meeting minutes:
Meeting topics:
Traceability
Measuring performance/efficiency/labour tracking
HACCP training
Foreign workers
CFIA issues
Inventory Control
Environmental Issues
Quality Control
Structure of a Food Safety Program
Foreign Markets
Logistics
Waste/Water Management
Sourcing HACCP certified Suppliers Locally
Organic Issues
Costing