Food Processing Expo 2020 will offer a fresh, innovative take on this classic show and will be held in a new location in Santa Clara, February 12-13. Register by this Friday, December 20, and take advantage of early pricing for both CLFP processor and affiliate members.

CLFP wishes all of its member a Happy Holiday season. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you in the New Year!

California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food and Drug Branch (FDB) has received numerous inquiries from food processors and retailers who are interested in using industrial hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) oil or CBD products in food since the legalization of medicinal and adult-use marijuana (cannabis) in California.

The U.S. Senate recently confirmed Dr. Stephen Hahn as commissioner of the FDA. He succeeds Scott Gottlieb, who left the federal agency in April.

The news that the United States, Mexico and Canada have reached a trade agreement that Congress plans to ratify had the retail and food industries expressing the hope that the measure would pass quickly.

The California Legislature is in recess until January 6, 2020.  During the legislative interim, CLFP is engaging with stakeholder groups, Governor Gavin Newsom's Administration and legislators and staff on policy issues impacting the food processing industry, including food packaging and energy rates and programs.

The Bayer Crop Science division is a world-leading agriculture enterprise with businesses in seeds, crop protection and non-agricultural pest control. The Crop Protection / Seeds operating unit markets a broad portfolio of high-value seeds and innovative pest management solutions, while at the same time providing extensive customer service for sustainable agriculture.

Manufactures of can labeling equipment.

CentriTEK is a privately held California business that specializes in the sales and service of horizontal decanter centrifuges and vertical disc stack separators found in operation in food and food waste processing. Our team works on all brands of machines including those built by Alfa-Laval, Centrisys, Flottweg, GEA - Westfalia, HAUS, Pieralisi and many others. From field service and bearing exchanges to full shop overhauls including any necessary repairs and dynamic balancing, our Northern California location is ideally positioned to support your operations. Along with our incredible service capabilities, we are also a proud partner of Polat Makina which is a successful manufacturer of decanter and disc separators used in food and industrial applications. Our mission is to provide top quality equipment, service and support 24/7. Always with a huge smile.

DeHart Construction is a premier, full service firm specializing in cold storage and food processing facilities. Services include: design/build, project management and tenant improvements. Serving all of California.

Founded in 1927, Miura has grown to become the largest industrial boiler manufacturer in the world. Efficiency, reliability, and safety are at the forefront of our design philosophy and manufacturing principles. The result? Industry-leading, modular steam boilers that offer compact footprints, fast response, low emissions, and unparalleled safety for the workplace.

PackGen has been designing and manufacturing packaging for the world's most challenging materials for more than 35 years. We now bring our decades of experience and success to the food and beverage industry.