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Attend the OFPA annual Convention and Exposition held each spring.
OFPA members and registered guests learn about new trends in the food industry
during technical sessions, workshops, and the exposition.
A lunch and afternoon reception
allows members, attendees and exhibitors to network.
Next Convention is April 8-9, 2014
Farm to Fork: Going Local
*2014 Convention and Exposition information coming soon*
Food Regulations in a Changing World
OFPA Convention and Exposition
April 2-3,2013
107th Annual OFPA Convention
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale, Arkansas
Additional convention information:
• Convention Program 2013 (printable PDF)
• Preregistration Form (online and printable PDF)
• Golf Tournament Form (online and printable PDF)
Now Available! Pay for membership dues or convention activities with credit cards using the PayPal system. A PayPal account is NOT required. Click here to pay with a credit card. If paying by credit card, please also complete the online preregistration form or golf tournament form.
Overview of Convention Program 2013
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013 SCHEDULE
OFPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers, AR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 SCHEDULE
BUSINESS BREAKFAST
7:30 am Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:30 am to 12:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
EXPOSITION
12:00 to 6:30 pm Convention Ceter, Hammons Hall I-III
ALL INDUSTRY LUNCHEON
12:00 to 1:30 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall I-III
WORKSHOPS
1:00 to 4:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
ALL INDUSTRY RECEPTION
4:00 to 6:30 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall I-III
Complete Convention Program 2013
REGISTRATION: APRIL 2-3, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm
Preregistration for the convention is $50/person. Registration includes the Reception during the exposition. Registration packets can be picked up at the registration desk. Walk-in registration is $75/person. Tickets for breakfast and lunch are an additional cost. Preregistration deadline is March 25. After March 25, the registration fee is $75. Registration can be cancelled by written request to OFPA. No refunds after March 25, 2013. Substitutions are allowed. “No-shows” will not receive a refund.
NAME BADGES AND TICKETS ARE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE CONVENTION.
LODGING
The Holiday Inn, 1500 South 48th Street, Springdale, AR, 72762, has reserved a block of rooms for our convention under Ozark Food Processors Association ($97/night). To receive convention rates, the hotel reservations should be made before March 1, 2013. Phone: 479-751-8300.
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013 SCHEDULE
• OFPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers, AR
The entry fee is $110/person ($440/team), and prizes are awarded in two flights determined by score. Proceeds from the tournament support OFPA scholarships. Hole sponsorships are available for $100/hole.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 SCHEDULE
• BUSINESS BREAKFAST
7:30 am Hammons Hall IV
Enjoy a hearty buffet-style breakfast. The annual business meeting includes brief reports from OFPA on current issues in the food industry. Scholarship recipients and poster competition winners will be announced.
• EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (open presentations that are underlined)
8:30 am to 12:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Moderated by Cinda Stricklen, OFPA President.
Attend educational sessions from invited speakers.
Welcome and Remarks
8:30 am
Mark Cochran, Vice President for Agriculture, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Federal and State Updates on Food Regulations
8:45 am
Harrison Pittman, Director, Agricultural Law Center, University of Arkansas
FMSA, HACCP, and Food Defense
9:30 am
Lynn Hodges, HACCP Consulting Group, LLC
Morning Break
10:15 am
Responsibly Sourcing Ingredients Internationally
10:30 am
Kent Juliot, Vice President, ConAgra Foods
Childhood Obesity
11:15 am
Jill Parker MS, RD/LD, SNS, HSP Manager, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
EXPOSITION
12:00 to 6:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Explore over 60 exhibits where suppliers showcase products, equipment and services for a wide range of food processors.Visit exhibits and participate in the OFPA Passport to Prizes. OFPA member company booths will stamp "Passports". Exhibit attendees visit member company booths to receive a
stamp on their “Passport”. When the “Passport” is
complete, the attendee is eligible for hourly prize drawings
that include gift cards, an iPod®, and a Kindle Fire (must be
present to win). The grand prize will be an iPad® (do not
have to be present to win).
ALL INDUSTRY LUNCHEON
12:00 to 1:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Enjoy a luncheon while attending the exposition. The luncheon will feature OFPA member company products. Luncheon is sponsored by Allens, Inc., ConAgra Foods, Riceland Inc., Sargento Foods, Inc., and Tyson Foods.
WORKSHOPS
1:00-4:00 pm Holiday Inn and Convention Center
Attend your choice of workshops on current topics in the food industry. Attendance at the workshops is included in the registration.
Raw Products and Crop Protection
1:00-5:00 pm Holiday Inn, Salons B&C
Moderated by William Russell, Allens, Inc.
Discussion on IPM and sustainable agriculture.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT WORKSHOPS
Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Moderated by Susan Shivas, Tyson Food, Inc.
OFPA is pleased to offer continuing education credits toward recertification for Certified Research Chefs and Certified Culinary Scientists on the following workshops:
ServSafe: What is It? How to Get it
1:30-2:30 pm
Presented by Pamela Brady, Adjunct Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas
ServSafe is a food safety training and certificate program administered by the National Restaurant Association. To date, more than 3 million ServSafe Food Protection Manager certifications have been awarded through the program that is accredited by ANSI and the Conferece for Food Protection. This workshop will provide an overview of the ServSafe Food Manager certification training. This will be followed by discussion of the various options for obtaining this training for yourself and/or your employees.
Break
2:30-2:45 pm
It's Too Spicy: The Dynamics of How You Eat Heat
2:45-4:00 pm
Presented by Scott Walnofer, Research Chef, Kerry Ingredients & Flavors
An introduction to chilis and peppers and a brief overview on how they are sourced, produced and processed for commercial application will be presented. Sensory data will be given describing the delivery of heat plus a descriptive analysis of heat perception. There will be a culinary training exercise on identification and tasting of progressive heat levels of common chilis.
ALL INDUSTRY RECEPTION
4:00 to 6:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Join us for the Reception during the final hours of the exposition. Appetizers will be served and a limited open bar will be available during the event.
STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION
4:30-5:30 pm Hammons Hall III
Posters will be presented by University of Arkansas students on topics related to the food industry. The posters may be viewed and presenters may respond to questions.
WIN GIFT CARDS!
Gift cards sponsored by OFPA member companies will be given away during the convention. To sponsor gift cards contact OFPA at (479) 575-4607.
2013 Gift Card Sponsors: Ball Corporation, F&H Food Equipment Company, H.B. Fuller, Harris Moran Seed Company, Heartland Supply Company, Leon C. Osborn, Nestle Infant Nutrition-Gerber Products Company, Pak-Tec, Inc., Pepper Source, Sargento Foods Inc., Seminis Vegetable Seeds (Division of Monsanto), Silliker