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Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................6

Sponsors ...............................................................................................................................................................7-8

Registration & Expo Hours.............................................................................................................................9

NWFPA Committees & Sta ...................................................................................................................... 10

Sessions by Track ....................................................................................................................................... 12-13

Opening Breakfast Keynote .......................................................................................................................14

Monday Sessions......................................................................................................................................... 15-17

Tuesday Breakfast Keynote........................................................................................................................18

Tuesday Sessions...................................................................................................................................... 19-20

FredTalks.........................................................................................................................................................20-21

Wednesday Small Business Day ............................................................................................................. 23

Energy Eciency Summit................................................................................................................... 26-27

Training & Certification.................................................................................................................................30

Exhibitors Alpha List .............................................................................................................................. 32-33

Convention Center Map................................................................................................................................36

Agenda ............................................................................................................................................................ 37-39

Products & Services..................................................................................................................................41-47

Exhibitor Descriptions............................................................................................................................48-71

Scholarship Winners....................................................................................................................................... 72

Membership.......................................................................................................................................................... 73

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WELCOMEWelcome to the 101st Annual Northwest Food Processors Expo and Convention, the largest regional food manufacturing trade show in North America! Over the next three days, world caliber speakers, industry leaders and educational experts will provide the latest information on our industry. In addition to this, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the latest equipment and services available from more than 430 vendors and suppliers on the Expo Floor, network with peers in the floor lounges and connect with NWFPA at the Member Services Center.

As we embark on the next century of service to the food processing industry, we also want to provide you with fun opportunities to mingle and meet with fellow processors. Sunday nights Welcome Reception features live entertainment with R&B band Soul Cookin. On Tuesday, join us in the Expo Hall to participate in the Quarterback Challenge with Oregons own Portland Thunder Football team.

We hope you will take advantage of this years outstanding line-up to make that key contact, explore the latest innovation and participate in a new educational endeavor, kicking off another fabulous year in our industry.

Jim RobbinsNWFPA Board ChairmanVice President, Quality Assurance and Food SafetyBolthouse Farms, Inc.

Jim Robbins is Vice President Quality Assurance and Food Safety for Bolthouse Farms, Inc. In this role,Jim directs the quality systems, research and development, food safety and regulatory compliance for the Bolthouse Farms domestic and international business. He has been with Bolthouse Farms, Inc. for six years. Prior to that, Jim spent 14 years with Tree Top, Inc. as Director of Quality Services. Jim has also worked with Pepsi Cola, Miller Brewing Company and Whitlock Packaging Corporation in a variety of quality, technical and operations management roles. He has over 36 years experience in the food and beverage industry. Jim is the current Chairman of the NWFPA Board of Directors and immediate past Chair of the Operations and Technical Affairs (OTA) Committee.

Jim attended the US Naval Academy and the University of Texas at Arlington. In addition to NWFPA, he is an active member of Grocery Manufacturers Association, AOAC, PMA, United Fresh and ASQ. Jim has been a long-term member and contributor to the NWFPA through the OTA Committee. Jim is actively involved with the Institute of Food Technology as a Professional Member. Jim and his wife live in Bakersfield, CA. They have two grown children, both residing in Washington. They are active in the community and their church; Jim recently completed two master degrees in Ministry Leadership and Divinity and is currently working on his doctorate.

David McGiverinInterim PresidentNorthwest Food Processors Association

David McGiverin has been Interim President of Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) since September 2014, after serving NWFPA as the Director of Environmental Affairs. He is also Interim President of NWFPAs public benefit organization, the Northwest Food Processors Education and Research Institute (ERI), which focuses on sustainability, education and community programs.

Prior to working as Director of Environmental Affairs, David was part of the Innovation Productivity Center, which helped food companies adopt innovative business methods and practices that helped the industry realize notable growth during the recent downturn in the US economy.

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Sunday, January 11 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Oregon Convention Center - Hall D & E

Monday, January 12 7:00 AM to 4:00 PMTuesday, January 13 7:00 AM to 4:00 PMWednesday, January 14 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

In order to streamline the registration process this year, we will be offering self-registration at kiosks in the registration area. Assistance will be available to ensure you are able to complete the registration process quickly.

Badges are required to attend all Expo and Conference 2015 events.

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NWFPA COMMITTEES& STAFFNWFPA Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Jim Robbins, Chair, Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. 1

Steve Rowe, Chair Elect, Darigold 1

Debbie Radie, Vice-Chair, Boardman Foods, Inc. 1

Mark Dunn, Immediate Past Chair, J.R. Simplot Company 2

Mike Alley, Kerr Concentrates, Inc.

Jon Brekken, Seneca Foods Corp.

Dirk Davis, Sunshine Dairy Foods

Mark Fountain, Tree Top, Inc.

John Lin, Pacific Seafood Group

Tom Madden, Rite Stuff Foods, Inc. 1

Mark May, RainSweet, Inc. 1

Jim Merryman, Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. 1

Jack Mulder, Tillamook County Creamery Association

Stephanie Nicholson, SynRype Products (USA), Inc.

Greg Satrum, Willamette Egg Farms 1

Mark von Hagel, National Frozen Foods Corporation

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ERI Board of Directors

Sue Root, Chair, Oregon Cherry Growers, Inc.

Steve Rowe, 1st Vice Chair, Darigold

John Damon, Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc.

Michelle Halverson, Oregon Cherry Growers, Inc.

Gene Jensen, Calbee North America, LLC

Ed Johnson, Johnson Integrated Services

David Luther, Milne Fruit Products, Inc.

Steve Morasch, Morasch Meats

Jim Munyon, J.R. Simplot Company (Retired)

Kevin Murphy, Mondelez International

Clark Nelson, Mondelez International

Terry Oftedal, YoCream (Retired)

Frank Panarra, Foster Farms

Evann Remington, Fresh n' Local Foods

Dave Schaeffer, DePaul Industries

Dean Stearman, DePaul Industries (Retired)

Steve Travis, Oregon Cherry Growers, Inc. (Retired)

ERI Ex-Ocio Members

Casey Garten, Bank of the West

Melissa Spain, Moss Adams

David Stornetta, Produce Careers, Inc.

Damon Vickers, Cummins, Goodman, Denley & Vickers P.C.

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David McGiverin, Interim President

Pam Barrow, Director, Energy, Sustainability & Enviro. Affairs

Connie Kirby, VP, Scientific & Technical Affairs

Ian Tolleson, Director, Government Affairs

Dave Klick, Outreach Executive

Noor Al-Muhaifeed, Training Coordinator

Sarah Emerson, Sales Coordinator/Membership Specialist

Tresa Fanucchi, Operations Manager

Michelle Farmin, Controller

Inna Hoover, Accounting Specialist

Tawnia Linde, Membership Development Manager

Jody McNannay, Expo 2015 Co-Director

Leah Shepherd, Event Marketing Specialist

John Thornton, Energy

Kayla Victor, Expo 2015 Co-Director

Alisa Zwanger, Director, Marketing & Communciations

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Accessing Credit: What You Need To Know Monday, January 12 Room D135

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Navigating Change: Designing Your Silver Lining Monday, January 12 Room D135

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Northwest Food Workforce & Education Monday, January 12 Room D135

Forum: Innovative Workforce Training Models 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

to Serve Industry Training Needs

Put Better/Healthcare/Cheaper in a Sentence Tuesday, January 13 Room D136

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Food Resources & Education Institute (FREDI): Tuesday, January 13 Room D135

Training, Compliance and Business 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A No Compromise Approach to Engineering Monday, January 12 Room D136

and Operations That Maximizes Profitability, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Productivity and Safety

Emerging and New Processing Technologies Monday, January 12 Room D137/138

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Getting the Most Out of Your IT Investment Monday, January 12 Room D136

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Collaboration with Suppliers - Innovation Tuesday, January 13 Room D135

In the Supply Chain 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Improve Your Plants Competitiveness by Tuesday, January 13 Room D136

Discovering New & Existing Technologies 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Through Online Technology Showcases

How might climate change, variability and Monday, January 12 Room D137/138

risk affect agricultural production and food 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

processing in the Pacific Northwest?

Water Regulation Issues in Oregon, Idaho Monday, January 12 Room D137/138

and Washington (Sustainability) 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Air Odor/Good Neighbor Agreement Tuesday, January 13 Room D137/138

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2015 Food Safety Modernization Update Monday, January 12 Room E139/140

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Food Safety Systems Management: FSMA Monday, January 12 Room E139/140

Compliance Topics 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Food Safety Culture: Building a Roadmap Tuesday, January 13 Room D139/140

To Better Compliance 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Taxes and Labeling: 2015 Northwest Monday, January 12 Room D136

Food Policy 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

RETA CRES Review Course Monday, January 12 D133/134

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

RETA CRES Review Course Tuesday, January 12 D133/134

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Implementing SQF V.7.2 Systems Training Wednesday, January 13 DoubleTree

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Implementing SQF V.7.2 Systems Training Thursday, January 13 DoubleTree

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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This symbol indicates Emerging Technology topics, and includes IT considerations, new technologies and supply chain collaboration.

This symbol indicates Sustainability topics, and includes discussions on climate change, energy and water use, and its impact on companies in the Northwest.

This symbol indicates Operations & Technical Affairs topics, and includes topics on food safety, FSMA and GFSI.

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This symbol indicates Government Affairs topics and includes issues related to taxes, public policy and Northwest legislative concerns.

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OPENING BREAKFAST KEYNOTE January 12 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM General Session with Breakfast ($40 fee)

Manufacturing and Producing in the USA - Creating and Producing The World's Best Products Locally while Competing Globally

Presenter: Jake NicholCEO and President, The Leatherman Tool Group (Retired) When Jake Nichol joined the Leatherman Tool Group as CEO and President, he made a commitment to Leathermans employees to keep jobs here in the U.S. For Nichol, whose career had included his leadership at Stanley Tools and Danaher (manufacturer of Sears Craftsman tools), taking over the reins of Leatherman paved the road back home to the Northwest.

In order to compete with companies that look east toward China or south toward Mexico to save money and cut costs, Nichol challenged his teams to rethink every aspect of manufacturing process, without sacrificing quality or innovation. Under Nichols leadership in an extremely competitive industry, the Leatherman Tool Group grew 2.5 times in size and revenue.

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MONDAY EDUCATIONALSESSIONSAccessing Credit: What You Need To Know10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rm D135 Business

Target Audience: Owners, Presidents, CEOs and CFOsPresenter: Casey Garten, SVP, Agribusiness Region Manager, Bank of the West

One of the greatest concerns owners have relative to building their business is accessing debt capital for growth. This informative session will provide a perspective on what financial services firms evaluate and underwrite. It may not be what you think. We examine why the people are the key to every successful relationship and why they come before the financials. People = character, experience, track record, and handling good cycles and bad. This session explores the impact of credit cycles, credit philosophy, credit offerings, credibility, time frames, and deliverables.

A No Compromise Approach to Engineering and Operations That Maximizes Profitability, Productivity and Safety10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rm D136 Emerging Technology

Target Audience: Project Managers, Production Managers, Maintenance Managers, QA Managers and Supply Chain Managers. Presenter: Russ Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Engineering and Technology Management, Washington State University

Managers and employees often feel caught in a conflict between maximizing profitability and ensuring the safety of our customers, employees and equipment. Failure to develop an approach that accomplishes both of these requirements results in compromises that can have catastrophic outcomes. This conflict continues in spite of increasing mandates on safety (internal guidelines, GMP, USDA, OSHA, etc.). This presentation looks at the dynamics of this conflict and, through a variety of hands-on activities, we challenge the underlying assumptions that have blocked us from solving it. With this new understand-ing we can develop solutions that maximize profitability and safety without compromise to either. This new understanding will also show how to ensure our Six-Sigma, Lean and other improvement initiatives no longer fail to deliver the promised results.

How might climate change, variability and risk aect agricultural production and food processing in the Pacific Northwest?10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rm D137/138 Sustainability

Target Audience: Energy, Environmental, Sustainability, Operations, Government Affairs, Corporate Managers, Directors and personnelPresenter: Chad Kruger, Director, Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources (CSANR)

For the past decade, regional scientists have been developing and testing tools to evaluate the potential impact of climate change, variability and risk on PNW agricultural systems. Impacts assessed include likely effects on yields of 40 important regional crops, irrigation water supply, and crop protection. In this session, Chad Kruger will describe these assessment tools and demonstrate how to interpret the results in order to support planning, investment and management decisions for future agriculture and food processing considerations. The session will conclude with a discussion on future research priorities and questions from the perspective of food processors that can be the basis for future research projects.

2015 Food Safety Modernization Update10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rm E139/140 Operations & Technical Aairs

Target Audience: All personnel with responsibility for food safety and compliance including CEOs, Plant Management, Technical Affairs, Quality Assurance/Control, and Regulatory AffairsPresenters: Miriam Burbach, District Director, FDA Seattle District; Donna Garren, Ph.D., Vice President Regulatory and Technical Affairs AFFI; Stephanie Page, Director for Food Safety and Animal Health and Identification, State of Oregon

2015 will mark the wrap-up of rule development and the beginning of the implementation phase for the Food Safety Modernization Act. The FDA is devising both operations and cultural changes to their inspection and enforcement protocols, including more integration with state agencies. This session will explore the FDAs operations strategy for implementing FSMA, including state integration and what this means for food processors.

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Visit the Expo Hall on Your Lunch Break11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Expo Hall D & E

Take this time to enjoy lunch and get connected with more than 400 exhibitors in the Expo Hall. Stop by the NWFPA Member Services to learn more about what we can do for you; take a break in one of the Networking Lounges and catch up with peers. Visit the Career & Education Center to hear the latest opportunities in our industry.

Food Vendors and Hours:

Tortilla Crisp 10:30 AM - 3:00 PMCucina Rosa 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMStir 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMPortland Roasting II 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hours are subject to change without notice.

Navigating Change: Designing Your Silver Lining1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Rm D135 Business

Target Audience: Owners and key decision makers involved in company transitionsfrom personnel transitions and capital expenditures to mergers and acquisitionsPresenters: Tim Kennedy, Founder, Tims Cascade Snacks; Sue Wagner Sanders, President, Desserts of Distinction; Tom Gillpatrick, Executive Director, Portland State University Food Industry Leadership Center

With growth and success come hard decisions. Often, the difference between success and failure lies in your ability to recognize these key moments as they arise and leverage the inevitable transitions that follow. Successfully managing your company through key transitions requires preparation-whether youre considering your first, major capital expense or reparing for the sale of your company. Panelists offer firsthand experience and practical strategies to optimize these transitions.

Emerging and New Processing Technologies 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Rm D137/138 Emerging Technology

Target Audience: CEOs, Owners, R&D Managers, Food Scientists, Process Engineers, General Managers, Operations Managers, Technology OfficersPresenters: Girish Ganjyal, Assistant Professor at Washington State University; Qingyue Ling, Ph.D., Program Leader, RFID Food Application Lab, Food Innovation Center, Oregon State University; Mike Locatis, CEO, 915 Labs; William (Bill) Wilson, Senior Industrial Energy Systems Engineer, WashingtonState University

Radio Frequency Identification, Thermal and Non-Thermal heating technologies and laser applications, and the Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilization (MATS) project are just three of the emerging developments in food processing. This session presents an opportunity to hear from top researchers and developers on state of the art applications for the food industry.

Food Safety Systems Management: FSMA Compliance Topics1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Rm E139/140 Operations & Technical Aairs Target Audience: All personnel with responsibility for food safety and compliance, including CEOs, plant management, technical affairs, quality assurance/control, and regulatory affairsPresenter: Warren Stone, Senior Director of Science Policy, Compliance & Inspection, Grocery Manufacturers Association

What do you need to adapt your current food safety systems to meet FSMA compliance? Advanced management topics will include supplier verification, validations/verification, environmental monitoring, and air quality within the facility.

Taxes and Labeling: 2015 Northwest Food Policy1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Rm 136 Government Aairs

Target Audience: CEOs, Executives, Operations Managers and Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Government Affairs professionalsPresenter: Bruce Prengruber, President, Globalwise, Inc.

Taxes - Tax exemptions spur economic development: The Machinery and Equipment (M&E) property tax exemption in Oregon and the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax exemption in Washington help the food processing industry thrive in both states. It will be important to allow bakeries, dairies and egg processors in Oregon to use the M&E tax exemption and to extend the life of the B&O tax exemption in Washington. Get a detailed look at tax exemptions, and learn what the NWFPA is doing to guarantee their availability in the future.

GMO - In 2012, California rejected Proposition 37, and in 2013, Washington defeated I-522. In 2014, Oregon was the latest state to ask voters if food produced with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) should be labeled. Although this initiative was narrowly defeated, hear firsthand what worked and what didn't. Find out what to expect in Oregons 2015 legislative session.

Northwest Food Workforce & Education Forum: Innovative Workforce Training Models to Serve Industry Training Needs3:00 PM to 4:30PM Rm D135 Business

Target Audience: Owners, Human Resource Professionals, Education Providers, General ManagersPresenters: Denis Green, Professor, Linn Benton Community College; Daniel Koopman, Ed.S., M.Ed., Associate VP of Instruc-tion, Director of Career Services, Perry Technical Institute; Janet Steele, President, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

As the Baby Boomer retirement tsunami gathers speed and power, the food processing industry faces significant challenges in educating, recruiting and training replacements for many of the longest-tenured and most valued employees and managers. An additional challenge is in attracting skilled workers to more remote regions, and competing with talent recruitment at technology server farms moving into rural areas. During this timely panel discussion, the Northwests leading educators and food industry professionals will discuss innovative models used to improve the workforce status of the industry in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. They will also suggest opportunities for collaboration and partnerships between vocational, industry, workforce and education professionals.

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Getting the Most Out of Your IT Investment 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Rm D136 Emerging Technology Target Audience: CIOs, CFOs, CTOs, Technology Professionals , Business DevelopmentPresenters: Lance Kidd, Manager, IT, Oregon Freeze Dry, and Manoj Garg, Founder, Managing Partner and CIO of Virtual Information Executives

Information Technology (IT) spending in the food processing industry continues to rise while the tangible return on that investment often remains elusive for many small and mid-sized businesses. Forcing IT into a back office support function mentality is not only futile, it ignores what is arguably your best tool for increasing revenue, reducing cost and improving operational efficiency. Inviting IT to the table as a strategic partner within your business will bring value to sales and customer satisfaction, food safety, shop floor control, new products and supply chain management.

Water Regulation Issues in Oregon, Idaho and Washington3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Rm D137/138 Sustainability

Target Audience: Environmental Managers, Compliance Officers/Managers, Sustainability Managers, Legal Council, Owners, Environmental Engineers, Government AffairsProfessionals, Operations Managers, General ManagersPresenters: Kelly Susewind, Special Asst. to the Director, Washington Dept. of Ecology; Kyle Gorman, Region Manager, Oregon Water Resources Dept.; Michael McIntyre, Surface Water Program Manager, Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality

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TUESDAY BREAKFAST KEYNOTE January 13 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM General Session with Breakfast ($40 fee)

Creating a Culture of Food Safety: It Starts in the Boardroom

Presenter: Paula MarshallCEO, The Bama Companies

Paula Marshall has worked in the boardroom, on the line and in conjunction with customers to create a corporate culture that balances corporate growth and an evolving food safety culture. As the CEO of a $300 million, privately held food manufacturer, Marshall maintains her commitment to two key principles: ensuring quality and taking care of people.

Marshalls commitment to quality has been a driving force behind the companys continued success. Bamas achievements have been acknowledged on multiple occasions including the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the McDonald's USA National Quality Supplier Award, McDonald's USA top honor for quality. Under Marshalls leadership, the company continues to grow and expand. In recent years, Bama has developed four processing facilities in China, which serve all of Asia, and on September 23, 2014, Bama marked their entry into the European market

with the opening of their newest facility in Poland.

In addition to her roles as CEO for Bama Companies, Marshall served as a Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, National Association. Marshall received her Bachelor of Science in Business from Oklahoma City University (OCU) in 1982, and her Ph.D. in Commercial Science, also from OCU, in 1993.

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TUESDAY EDUCATIONALSESSIONSCollaboration with Suppliers - Innovation in the Supply Chain10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rm D135 Emerging Technology

Target Audience: Owners, Supply Chain Managers, Purchasing Managers, Buyers, Operations Managers, R&D ManagersPresenter: Jon Marshall, Innovation Frameworks, Dave Davidson, Consultant, Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partners, and Deloit Wolfe, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Impact Washington, Washington Manufacturing Extension Partner

Leveraging the knowledge, experience and creativity of your supply chain is key to creating even more value in your product. A panel of food processors reveal the secrets to successful and significant collaboration. Attend, listen, ask questions and get inspired by industry peers.

Put Better/Healthcare/Cheaper in a Sentence10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rm 136 Business

Target Audience: CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Human Resourcesand Benefits ManagersPresenters: Dr. Jim Johnson, Board Certified Occupational Medicine physician, and CEO, AnovaWorks

The spiraling costs and decreasing quality of insurance-code healthcare have sparked a search for increased value and better quality by employers for their employees. Direct-pay, onsite healthcare is an option that avoids the cost and complexity of the insurance code system. It increases the access and efficiency of healthcare delivery, allows effective wellness programs, and disengages the employer from the costs of expensive infrastructure in big box medicine. Supported by business examples from the Pacific Northwest, this presentation will show an alternative pathway to employee healthcare, one that improves the productivity of the workforce.

Air Odor/Good Neighbor Agreement10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rm D137/138 Sustainability Target Audience: Owners, Environmental Managers, Public Relations Managers, Legal Council, General Managers, Compliance OfficersPresenters: Nina DeConcini, Northwest Region Administrator, Oregon DEQ; Bryan Smith, Air Quality Business Assistance Program Coordinator, Oregon DEQ and Thomas R. Wood, Stoel Rives, LLP

Are you being a good neighbor? Stronger nuisance odor rules and the recent move to fine the Sriracha plant in California have food processors questioning Whos Next? While odor is subjective and complaints are questionable, the potential for investigation is daunting. Good Neighbor Agreements provide an opportunity for food processors to proactively mitigate local fears and educate the communities in which they operate about business processes and activities. This panel will provide guidance on how to happily coexist with neighbors.

The Food Safety Culture: Building a Roadmap To Better Compliance10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Room D139/140 Operations & Technical Aairs

Target Audience: All personnel with responsibility for food safety and compliance, including CEOs/CFSOs, Plant Management, Technical Affairs, Quality Assurance/Control and Regulatory AffairsPresenters: Richard Dougherty, Ph.D., Consultant Training and Assistance for the Food Industries; Dean Stearman, TALO Advisors

Food Safety Culture its essential to a reliable food safety system, but how do you know if your efforts to build a strong one are working? Does your leadership and do your employees align around your food safety priorities? What about the culture of your suppliers? Do you have the tools to measure, improve and document your culture to regulators or your customers? What will it mean for your company and NWFPA to be proactive and create a clear definition of food safety culture now vs. responding to the FDAs definition, still unresolved?

Following the general session on Creating a Culture of Food Safety with Bama Foods CEO Paula Marshall, Dean Stearman and Dick Dougherty will explore the nuts and bolts of building the food safety culture. They will discuss the future of food safety culture as the foundation of food safety systems and the organizational behavior theory that identifies barriers to achieving your food safety goals. Tools and a case study to identify gaps in cultural alignment and build a roadmap for cultural growth will be presented.

Football, Food Drives and Fanfare in the Expo Hall with Former Duck Quarterback Darron Thomas 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM Member Services

Join us in the Expo Hall when the Portland Thunder teams with Northwest Food Processors for the Quarterback Challenge. Northwest Food Processors are also partnering with the Portland Thunder to provide food for the Oregon Food Bank. Processors and exhibitors are invited to visit Member Services where we will be accepting donations to feed the hungry. Food vendors will be open, so you can grab a bite to go while you explore the new and innovative products and services on the Expo Floor.

Food Resources & Education Institute (FREDI): Training, Compliance and Business 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Room D135 Business

Target Audience: Operations Managers, Compliance Managers, CTOs, Owners, PresidentsPresenters: Dirk Davis, President, Sunshine Dairy Foods; Jason Hitz, SVP Sales, Succeed Management Solutions, LLC; Debbie Radie, Director of Operations, Boardman Foods

Whether it is FSMA-related issues, food safety training, or the evolution of various policies such as HACCP, there is strength in joining forces to share ideas, challenges and solutions. FREDI, launched at the 2014 NWFPA Expo, delivers measurable cost-savings, prepares staff for complex processing, and positions food manufactures for expanded business opportunities. This panel discussion, moderated by members of NWFPA and Succeed Management Solutions, LLC, the software developers behind the Training & Compliance Center technology, includes local food industry leaders.

Improve Your Plants Competitiveness by Discovering New & Existing Technologies Through Online Technology Showcases3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Rm D136 Emerging Technology

Target Audience: Anyone interested in learning how to find technology solutionsPresenters: Pam Barrow, Director, Energy & Sustainability, NWFPA; Skip Sponsel, Founder-President, Emerging Tech Accelerator, LLC

Learn how your company can discover relevant technologies and solutions without having to dedicate significant staff time or pay expensive consultants to find these technologies and solutions. Northwest Food Processors Association has partnered with Emerging Tech Accelerator, LLC on a process that helps identify proven technologies and vendors that meet the industry's areas of need. Presenters will discuss this process and demonstrate how it works. You will also hear how food processors and other industry sectors have benefited from participating in 90-minute interactive technology showcases.

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FredTalks.com is workforce education with an online or onsite training system developed exclusively for the food processing industry. FredTalks at the Expo are 20-minute presentations by industry experts on innovations, technology and workforce issues. Be sure to schedule time on Tuesday, January 13, for a wide selection of FredTalks.

How to Obtain Export Working Capital10:00 AM to 10:20 AM Expo Hall Forum

Presenters: Walter McLaughlin, Senior Vice President/SBA Manager, Banner Bank & Debbi Gelbach, International Banking Manager, Banner Bank

Receive current, topical information on government-guaranteed lending programs offered by the Small Business Administration as well as the Export-Import Bank of the United States. This presentation de-mystifies the process and illustrates that money is available to finance an exporter's working capital requirements. This presentation also shines the light on credit insurance.

Both Walter and Debbie will discuss how credit insurance and either an SBA Export Working Capital line of credit or an Ex-Im Bank Working Capital Guaranteed line can be used in conjunction with one another to free up even more capital for the small business exporter.

Understanding New Roofing Energy Codes10:25 AM to 10:45 AM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Jennifer Stone, Director of Sales NW Region, Nations Roof & Justin Head, National Strategic Accounts, Nations Roof

Energy is the single largest operating costs in commercial buildings. Washington State has targeted a 70% reduction by 2031, and Seattle is planning to be carbon neutral by 2050. Roof insulation is fundamental to energy efficiency as these codes continue to change. What impacts will new requirements have on roof replacements? When should a roof be replaced vs. recovered? What steps can be taken to measure the economics and what can be done within code when it is determined that the project is not economically feasible? Learn what the new energy codes are in your area and across the Nation.

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Presenter: Joseph LeClaire, CDM Smith

Process water treatment and reuse have become all the more important as western U.S. states face continued drought and more stringent water resource quality requirements. CV-SALTS is conducting the Strategic Salt Accumulation Land and Transportation Study (SSALTS). The findings will be used to establish regional salt management policies to facilitate salt disposal in a manner that is most beneficial to the region and consistent with the State Water Resource Control Board Recycled Water Policy. This presentation presents key findings and issues that are important for NWFPA members to know and possibly anticipate for the Pacific Northwest.

Innovative Dry Lubricant Increases Sustainability Practices11:10 AM to 11:30 AM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Ross Shepard, CEO Shepard Bros., Inc.

In the food and beverage industry, it is common for a water/biocide/soap mixture to be applied as a lubricant to conveyor belts. This not only contributes to a manufacturing plants water footprint, but also causes microbiological growth, corrosion, wet and slippery floors, and soggy and damaged boxes. In a recent three-month case study at a large bottling facility, a novel dry lubricant (Propel STTM) faced a standard water-based lubricant to determine the water conservation benefits. This study demonstrated that utilizing a dry lube such as the one used in this trial significantly reduces the amount of water consumption in a food and beverage processing facility and establishes preventative control for bacterial growth on conveyor belts.

Absorb the latest ACA updates1:20 PM to 1:40 PM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Alicia Scalzo Wilmoth, National Practice Leader - Health & Welfare Compliance, USI/Kibble & Prentice

Get the latest updates on the Affordable Care Act and what employers need to be addressing with regard to their employee benefit health & welfare plans. As the national practice lead for health & welfare compliance, Alicia has guided thousands of companies and organizations through this change throughout the past five years. During this session, we will touch on employer reporting, and what you need to know, as well as reinsurance payments, and any other updates that have been announced recently.

Dynamic Inventory Management for Maximum Profit1:45 PM to 2:05 PM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Rick Pay, Principal, The R. PAY COMPANY, LLC

Many companies, both manufacturers and distributors, have very low inventory turns, due in part to slow-moving or obsolete inventory. Ramp Up is the process of introducing new products into the inventory system in a controlled way. Ramp Down is the process of recognizing that certain products or parts are going to be superseded and must be reduced. This requires, in part, an actively engaged materials or purchasing group to oversee the process and maintain communication with sales and new product development. This presentation examines techniques for Ramp Up/Ramp Down inventory management with an eye toward creating alignment betweenspeed, value, quality, and cost to deliver the best possible product to the customer.

Update on California Prop 65 and Green Chemistry Regulations 2:10 PM to 2:30 PM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Lee Smith, Partner, Perkins, Mann & Everett

Prop 65 is the regulatory process in California that requires manufacturers (and food producers) to label their product under certain circumstances if they contain chemicals listed by the state as carcinogenic or mutagenic. The circumstances of when a food product requires labeling will be discussed. Additionally, the state has proposed new regulations that affect the manner in which warnings are to be given and under what circumstances. The proposed rules, which may be final by the Expo and Conference 2015, will be discussed as well as their ramifications to producers. The Green Chemistry regulations will also be discussed. These rules require that products withcertain identified "hazardous" chemicals be reformulated to exclude the chemicals or explain why they cannot be taken out.




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FREDTALKSHosted by FREDI, the Food Resources & Education Institute

FredTalks.com is workforce education with an online or onsite training system developed exclusively for the food processing industry. FredTalks at the Expo are 20-minute presentations by industry experts on innovations, technology and workforce issues. Be sure to schedule time on Tuesday, January 13, for a wide selection of FredTalks.

How to Obtain Export Working Capital10:00 AM to 10:20 AM Expo Hall Forum

Presenters: Walter McLaughlin, Senior Vice President/SBA Manager, Banner Bank & Debbi Gelbach, International Banking Manager, Banner Bank

Receive current, topical information on government-guaranteed lending programs offered by the Small Business Administration as well as the Export-Import Bank of the United States. This presentation de-mystifies the process and illustrates that money is available to finance an exporter's working capital requirements. This presentation also shines the light on credit insurance.

Both Walter and Debbie will discuss how credit insurance and either an SBA Export Working Capital line of credit or an Ex-Im Bank Working Capital Guaranteed line can be used in conjunction with one another to free up even more capital for the small business exporter.

Understanding New Roofing Energy Codes10:25 AM to 10:45 AM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Jennifer Stone, Director of Sales NW Region, Nations Roof & Justin Head, National Strategic Accounts, Nations Roof

Energy is the single largest operating costs in commercial buildings. Washington State has targeted a 70% reduction by 2031, and Seattle is planning to be carbon neutral by 2050. Roof insulation is fundamental to energy efficiency as these codes continue to change. What impacts will new requirements have on roof replacements? When should a roof be replaced vs. recovered? What steps can be taken to measure the economics and what can be done within code when it is determined that the project is not economically feasible? Learn what the new energy codes are in your area and across the Nation.


















Salinity Management for Sustainable Water Resources10:45 AM to 11:05 AM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Joseph LeClaire, CDM Smith

Process water treatment and reuse have become all the more important as western U.S. states face continued drought and more stringent water resource quality requirements. CV-SALTS is conducting the Strategic Salt Accumulation Land and Transportation Study (SSALTS). The findings will be used to establish regional salt management policies to facilitate salt disposal in a manner that is most beneficial to the region and consistent with the State Water Resource Control Board Recycled Water Policy. This presentation presents key findings and issues that are important for NWFPA members to know and possibly anticipate for the Pacific Northwest.

Innovative Dry Lubricant Increases Sustainability Practices11:10 AM to 11:30 AM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Ross Shepard, CEO Shepard Bros., Inc.

In the food and beverage industry, it is common for a water/biocide/soap mixture to be applied as a lubricant to conveyor belts. This not only contributes to a manufacturing plants water footprint, but also causes microbiological growth, corrosion, wet and slippery floors, and soggy and damaged boxes. In a recent three-month case study at a large bottling facility, a novel dry lubricant (Propel STTM) faced a standard water-based lubricant to determine the water conservation benefits. This study demonstrated that utilizing a dry lube such as the one used in this trial significantly reduces the amount of water consumption in a food and beverage processing facility and establishes preventative control for bacterial growth on conveyor belts.

Absorb the latest ACA updates1:20 PM to 1:40 PM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Alicia Scalzo Wilmoth, National Practice Leader - Health & Welfare Compliance, USI/Kibble & Prentice

Get the latest updates on the Affordable Care Act and what employers need to be addressing with regard to their employee benefit health & welfare plans. As the national practice lead for health & welfare compliance, Alicia has guided thousands of companies and organizations through this change throughout the past five years. During this session, we will touch on employer reporting, and what you need to know, as well as reinsurance payments, and any other updates that have been announced recently.

Dynamic Inventory Management for Maximum Profit1:45 PM to 2:05 PM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Rick Pay, Principal, The R. PAY COMPANY, LLC

Many companies, both manufacturers and distributors, have very low inventory turns, due in part to slow-moving or obsolete inventory. Ramp Up is the process of introducing new products into the inventory system in a controlled way. Ramp Down is the process of recognizing that certain products or parts are going to be superseded and must be reduced. This requires, in part, an actively engaged materials or purchasing group to oversee the process and maintain communication with sales and new product development. This presentation examines techniques for Ramp Up/Ramp Down inventory management with an eye toward creating alignment betweenspeed, value, quality, and cost to deliver the best possible product to the customer.

Update on California Prop 65 and Green Chemistry Regulations 2:10 PM to 2:30 PM Expo Hall Forum

Presenter: Lee Smith, Partner, Perkins, Mann & Everett

Prop 65 is the regulatory process in California that requires manufacturers (and food producers) to label their product under certain circumstances if they contain chemicals listed by the state as carcinogenic or mutagenic. The circumstances of when a food product requires labeling will be discussed. Additionally, the state has proposed new regulations that affect the manner in which warnings are to be given and under what circumstances. The proposed rules, which may be final by the Expo and Conference 2015, will be discussed as well as their ramifications to producers. The Green Chemistry regulations will also be discussed. These rules require that products withcertain identified "hazardous" chemicals be reformulated to exclude the chemicals or explain why they cannot be taken out.




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WEDNESDAY SMALL BUSINESS DAYBuyers Panel: Get the Inside Scoop on What Buyers Want From You9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Rm 137/138

Facilitated by Ecotrusts FoodHub Vice President, Amanda Oborne, food buyers will share valuable insights and provide answers to pressing questions. How do you go about gaining distribution for your products? What are buyers, food service managers and retailers looking for in a new product? What are the common pitfalls encountered when courting buyers, and how do you avoid them? A Q&A session follows, providing emerging food processors the rare opportunity to gain buyer insight, compare notes and make connections.

Speed Mentoring Session: Industry Leaders Answer Your Most Pressing Questions10:00 AM to 10:45 AM The Forum

NWFPA hosts lightening round mentoring and consultations with experienced processors. Mentors involved in production, finance, legal, marketing, and food safety will be available to address your most pressing concerns. Representatives from several major food processing companies, including Tillamook County Creamery Association, Dairigold, Boardman Foods, and Wm. Bolthouse Farms will be on hand.

Tour of the Floor: Discover How the Latest Innovations Can Help You Build Your Business11:00 AM to 12:00 PM The ForumWith more than 400 booths and 240 companies on the Expo trade show floor, it can be daunting to find the vendors who can help you succeed. NWFPAs Dave Klick will lead a tour geared toward equipment and services designed to meet the needs of small or mid-sized food manufacturing operations. Meet the exhibitors who can help expand your business through efficiency and product quality innovation.

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NWFPA is proud to present the 7th Annual NW Industrial Energy Efficiency Summit: the region's premier gathering of industry and energy interests working together to advance northwest industrial competitiveness through energy efficiency.

Sessions focus on practical applications of energy efficient technologies in both electricity and natural gas. Energy experts and industry peers present real-life energy savings success stories and challenges. Network with other companies and learn from their experiences.

This program addresses todays pressing issues in industrial energy efficiency.

A keynote by Gardner Carrick, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Manufacturing Institute on energy and workforce development

A break-out session with a panel of experts on applying tools for energy monitoring, targeting and reporting

Engaging employees and reducing energy costs through Energy Treasure Hunts

An overview of northwest programs and resources to help manufacturers save energy with representatives on hand to help you

Eighteen industry suppliers displaying innovative products and solutions specifically targeted to save energy

The conference brings together manufacturers, utilities, state and federal energy programs and energy program providers. Join us to share ideas and discover leading edge practices and people. $195 fee includes meeting materials, programming, breakfast/lunch/reception.

Applying New Energy to Workforce Development for ManufacturersKeynote: Gardner Carrick, Vice President of Strategic Communications, the Manufacturing Institute

People are critical to the successful development and execution of energy efficiency projects and long-term strategies to achieve and maintain energy savings. This is where workforce issues and energy issues intersect. Mr. Carrick will discuss the current workforce challenges facing U.S. manufacturers, the outlook for the future, and strategies to obtain and maintain the skilled employees needed for energy efficient operations.

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