IMPI Symposiun Special Announcements

IMPI NEWSLETTER - SPECIAL 44TH SYMPOSIUM EDITION

IMPI ANNOUNCES RECEIVING THREE 44TH SYMPOSIUM SPONSORSHIP

Microwave Science JV LLC, the inventor and developer of TrueCookPlus® Technology has agreed to sponsoring July 15th’s Food Safety Panel. A second sponsor for this session is the Food Chain Safety (FCS) of Washington State University. A third sponsor is Friends of IMPI (John Gerling, Ben Wilson, Bob Schiffmann)

SHORT COURSE: NUTS & BOLTS OF PRODUCT TESTING
• How to achieve statistically meaningful results
• How to write a preparation label
• And much more!

You can sign up today for this important course on the IMPI Symposium web site: http://www.impi.org/meetings/symposium/program/

PLENARY SESSION 1 SPEAKER and FOOD SAFETY PANEL

IMPI’s first Plenary Session speaker is Dr. Paul Hall, President, AIV Microbiology and Food Safety Consultants, LLC who will address whether the steps taken by industry to assure the microbiological safety of microwavable NRTE foods is enough.

IMPI announces an important first: The Food Safety Panel. The safety of microwaved foods is of increasing concern to consumers and the government. The potential for food-borne illness has become especially important due to the advent of Not-Ready-to-Eat (NRTE) microwavable products. The panel consists of representatives of the USDA-FSIS, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and a major food processor.
- Dr. William K. Shaw: Director USDA/FSIS/OPPD/Policy Operations Division
- Bob Garfield: Sr. Vice President: American Frozen Food Institute
- Steve Vlock: ConAgra Foods: Quality Manager: Frozen Platform RQI
- Paul Hall: President, AIV Microbiology and Food Safety Consultants, LLC

Panel Chair Bob Schiffmann promises a lively and informative discussion.

SPONSOR A SESSION

IMPI has several sessions and coffee breaks available for sponsorship. Contact Molly Poisant at the IMPI office if you or your company is interested: Molly.Poisant@impi.org 804-559-6667

HOW ABOUT AN EXHIBIT?

IMPI has a number of is available for exhibiting your products or technology. The price of $900 for an exhibit includes one free registration for the symposium. For more information contact:
Molly Poisant: Molly.Poisant@impi.org 804-559-6667

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