CLFP Member Recruitment

The regulatory environment in California is complex and costly, and challenges seem to face the food industry at every turn. CLFP is actively engaged in a long list of issues that affect almost every processor in the state, including:

• Energy rates: Industrial electricity rates and natural gas transportation tariffs may increase significantly in the next few years due to a number of factors. CLFP participates in rate cases before the Public Utilities Commission to ensure that the concerns of food processors are heard and to push for fair and reasonable rates.
• Food labeling and food safety: Food labeling is becoming a major concern for many processors due to Proposition 65 and other factors. In addition, food companies need to know how the proposed new federal Food Safety Modernization Act will affect their operations. CLFP will be providing its membership with workshops and information about these important issues.
• OSHA: CLFP’s Labor and Employment Committee focuses on OSHA regulations, helps members share best safety practices, and monitors key employment legislation.
• Wastewater regulations: Storm water and other waste discharge permit conditions will likely continue to become more stringent and CLFP advocates for reasonable compliance options.
• Packaging: CLFP opposes new recycling fees or mandates for beverage containers and potential prohibitions on the use of BPA in food packaging.
• Air quality standards: The air emissions standards for boilers, dryers, process heaters and other combustion equipment continue to be a key compliance issue for many food processors, along with the impact of new greenhouse gas emissions regulations. CLFP advocates for compliance options that are both technologically feasible and economically viable.

 CLFP works hard to represent the interests of the food industry and promote a more business-friendly political climate. We would like to expand our political reach by adding members across the state who know the value of working together to solve common problems. If you know colleagues who work for food processing companies or supplier companies that are not CLFP members, please encourage them to meet with our staff to discuss how CLFP can add value to their organization, and how they can contribute to enhancing the welfare of the industry.

Contact Rob Neenan in the CLFP office if you have any questions.

California League Of Food Producers