Northwest Food and Beverage World

Register today to be a part of Northwest Food & Beverage World in Spokane, WA February 17-19, 2020! 300+ booths in the trade show and 30+ breakout sessions will expose you and 4000 attendees to industry experts and suppliers to help catapult your business to the next level. Tuesday’s breakfast keynote…

Food processing, handling and storage facilities can create conditions that allow microorganisms to become established and thrive. Though most microorganisms in these environments are abundant, natural and harmless, some have the potential to cause foodborne illness if they contaminate food products. Identifying niche locations and hotspots that house these microorganisms…

Australia’s largest exhibition for the food and beverage industry, Fine Food Australia, is an international event showcasing the latest innovations in food, beverages, and equipment. Fine Food focuses on bakery, confectionery, dairy, meat & seafood, natural products and equipment for retail, catering, and hospitality. Visit the Fine…

Undeclared allergens are the No. 1 cause of recalls, which can have a devastating impact on the manufacturer – not to mention lead to very serious or fatal health risks to consumers. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) emphasizes preventive control of allergen hazards – including undeclared allergens. These…

Thanks to a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), OMEP will offer a 6-part workshop series focused on FSMA implementation this Summer in Portland, free of charge (value of $4500 per company)! With the deadlines for FSMA compliance past due, this workshop series is an excellent…

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Northwest Food & Beverage World has grown over the last few years to become the show many in the industry choose to attend before any other conference. You should join them in the exploration of this constantly growing and evolving trade show and conference. Food Northwest has…

Ask anyone visiting Oregon and you’ll find that most visit for the food—the variety of amazing restaurants, the impeccable craft brews, the thriving community of food carts, and the numerous food and beer festivals. The food and beverage industry is one of the hallmarks of our culture and a major…

When it comes to your food safety plan and FSMA compliance, if you aren’t looking forward and moving ahead you are falling behind.  Understanding what activities to incorporate as continuous improvement and how to document them is critical to compliance and ensuring your organization is ready for audits and inspections. The…

This session is for very small businesses & small businesses who are required to come into compliance with the new US food safety law. This session will you guide you through and help you understand this new regulation. This is a recommended introductory course for those that are not familiar…