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 The future starts here. The
Global Cold Chain Alliance Assembly of Committees, 25-28 July at the Four
Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC, is where IARW members shape the future of our
industry and association. Throughout this event, members exchange the leading
trends, strategies, and best practices that define the successful cold chain
business of today and tomorrow. Members can participate in a wide range of
Committees and Forums, including the Trends Forum, Government Affairs Committee,
Supply Chain Operations Forum, and the Refrigeration and Energy Committee. Also,
make sure that you don’t miss our
Washington Insiders
Luncheon, where leading Washington insiders will offer an exclusive scoop
on policy and politics.
Click here to learn more about the event, view the Committees schedule, and
register today.
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Each year, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) chooses a theme designed to inspire
and advance the temperature-controlled logistics industry. Last year, the theme
“World-Wide, World-Class” spoke to a global vision reflecting the strong
reputation of GCCA, its membership, programs, staff, and representatives. At the
2009 IARW-WFLO-IRTA Annual Convention and Expo held in Palm Springs, California,
USA in March 2009, GCCA President and CEO Bill Hudson announced the 2009-2010
theme: “Standing Strong – Shaping the Future.” “Standing Strong declares the
strength of the third-party refrigerated logistics industry and GCCA in any
economy,” said Hudson. “Shaping the Future conveys our commitment and ability to
deliver positive change for members as they develop new strategies in the
ever-evolving cold chain industry.” The theme will be featured in connection
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 We
recently sent a reminder pertaining to FEMA's website on catastrophic events;
however, with the recent weather we have experienced across the USA, we ask that
you once again review your Crisis Management Plans. Go to
http://www.fema.gov/ for information on what
to do before, during and after these events to protect your people, your
property and the property of others in your care. Call upon your IARW Insurance
Services Team for any questions or if we may be of any assistance. Contact
Connie Phipps, cphipps@lockton.com, +1
816 960 9946. |
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 The
July/August COLD FACTS advertising deadline is next week, 20 May! If
you haven’t yet secured your spot, you can’t afford to wait any longer. GCCA
guarantees your products/services will be viewed by over 3,500 of the top
industry decision makers in the international cold chain. Download your
GCCA Media Kit
here, and submit your insertion order today! For more information, please
contact James Rogers at jrogers@gcca.org
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As was reported in an earlier edition of Cold Connection,
EPA Risk Management
Plan updates are due June 2009, and EPA provided new software called RMP*eSubmit
for facilities to use for online RMP reporting. EPA asks that all facilities use
this new method to submit RMPs because it is easy to use, will improve data
quality, and will enable you to access your RMP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
EPA’s final webinar for RMP facilities is scheduled on 14 May from 1:00 PM to
2:30 PM Eastern Time.
During the webinars, EPA will explain how to submit an RMP using RMP*eSubmit,
the new web-based, electronic system that allows facilities to submit, correct,
and access their Risk Management Plans (RMPs) online. There will be time for
questions and answers.
EPA has limited lines available for the webinars, so registration will be on a
first come / first serve basis.
To register, please e-mail Kristine Mikulka
(kristine_mikulka@sra.com) and
include the date of the webinar you would like to attend, your name, e-mail
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The Oregon, USA Occupational and
Safety Health Administration welcomed Henningsen Cold Storage Company's Forest
Grove facility as the latest employer in the Safety and Health Achievement
Recognition Program.
See full story from Oregon Live.
Accellos has initiated a joint
campaign with Netherlands-based technology service provider BLOXX IT to
introduce Accellos One 3PL to the Dutch market.
See full release.
New Orleans Cold Storage (NOCS)
announced the hiring of Jim Henderson as General Sales Manager, responsible
for the company’s overall sales and marketing efforts.
See full release.
Westfalia Deam Systems has
developed the flexible Bag Caser, which provides fast and smooth case
loading for both liquid and powder filled bags.
See full release.
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Business
Four global organizations have
stated that pork products handled in accordance with hygienic practices are not
a source of H1N1 infection.
See
full release from WTO.
Salmonella remained the EU's most
common cause of food-borne illness in 2007.
See full story from European Food Safety Authority.
Thai Union Frozen plans to spend a
combined USD$20 million on a new plant in Georgia, USA.
See full story from Reuters.
Over the past five years, China's
food processing industry grew at nearly 30% annually.
See full release.
Annual inflation for food prices
in the UK fell to 7.9% in April from 9% in March.
See full report
from Nielson (download file).
The Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations has published a newly-developed set of Livestock
Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS).
See full release.
Target Corp. will introduce a mini
grocery store concept to 100 new and remodeled stores this year with fresh
foods and other groceries.
See full story
from The Wall Street Journal.
New Products
Albertsons LLC, announced the introduction of Safeway's O Organics
line of organic products to its stores.
See full release.
Trends
PDQ Food Stores was sold to its employees under an employee stock
ownership plan. See
full story from Wisconsin State Journal.
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The Obama Administration's 2010 budget calls for a 19% increase in FDA's
budget to $3.2 billion and a $215.4 million increase in industry user fees.
See full story from The Wall Street Journal.Secretary Tom
Vilsack testified to the U.S. Congress on the H1N1 outbreaks and the impact
on the pork industry.
See full release.
The U.S. and EU reached a provisional deal to end a dispute over U.S.
hormone-treated beef.
See full story
from BBC News.
USDA allotted $50 million for a new initiative to encourage more organic
agriculture production.
See full release.
FDA is not meeting its goals for auditing food-safety inspections that
states do on its behalf.
See full story from USA Today.
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