This year’s Expo was an outstanding success, bringing together industry leaders for meaningful connections, thought-provoking panels, and dynamic discussions that are set to shape the future of food processing. From insightful workshops on labor, workplace issues, and regulatory updates, to engaging panels exploring AI, energy, and food waste management, attendees left with valuable insights to drive their businesses forward.

 

The trade show floor was buzzing with innovation and knowledge, as exhibitors showcased the latest advancements in the industry. Lively receptions and networking events—including happy hours and the popular Supplier Host Council Silent Auction—provided the ideal environment for forging new partnerships and strengthening existing ones.

 

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended, exhibited, and sponsored. We look forward to seeing you again next year - February 4 & 5, 2026!

Mark your calendars for the CLFP Annual Board Meeting on May 1 & 2, 2025, set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Napa at the Andaz Hotel. Registration materials and hotel details will be available in early March.

 

As many members may recall, Governor Newsom released an Executive Order on January 3, 2025 regarding “ultra processed foods.” Executive Order N-1-25 directs state agencies to make recommendations regarding food dyes, ingredients, and additives to the Governor’s Office by April 1, 2025. The E.O. specifically asks the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in conjunction with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), to provide the Governor’s Office “recommendations . . . to limit the harms associated with ‘ultra-processed foods’ and food ingredients that pose a health risk to individuals.” This could include instituting warning labels on defined foods.

7595 Reynolds Cir.

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Randy Smith

Director of Marketing

P: (714)375-6300

Whether you’re a start-up, or a well-established liquid food products manufacturer, Statco-DSI offers clients unique and unmatched self-performed services. With experience in many market segments, our experts apply decades of hygienic food industry market knowledge to deliver you the very best facility - from food safety innovation through increased and improved production rates and positive return on your investment. Total Liquid Foods Process Solutions: dips, salad dressings, purees, soups, sauces, jams, jellies, gravies, hummus, dairy-based products, ready to serve meals, and ingredient systems. We will offer solutions that are customized to your specific applications. You will be involved in the process to the extent that you desire, and your experience and ideas can be effectively incorporated into the process design.

 

575 8th Ave., 9th Fl.

New York City, NY 10018

Russell Anderson

Product Marketing Manager

P: (800)719-3307

Net at Work is North America’s largest provider of advanced ERP technology and we've been working with businesses of all sizes for over 25 years. We specialize in supporting food and beverage manufacturers and distributors, acting as trusted advisors who combine industry expertise with tailored business management solutions. Known for our award-winning customer service, we forge long-term partnerships by truly understanding and addressing each client’s unique needs. Boiled down, our mission is simple: to help customers streamline operations, outpace competition, boost profitability, and thrive in the digital economy.

172 Business Center Dr.

Corona, CA 92868

Jim Foley

Outside Sales Manager

P: (951)212-3933

 

13405 Folsom Blvd., Ste. 511

Folsom, CA 95630

Cary Warner

VP, Revenue Development

P: (916)817-8877

Our team is made up of brilliant IT professionals, who are also compassionate communicators. That means we all speak your language - the language of business, and we're never condescending or preachy. we'll conduct an on-site audit of your business, your goals, and your pain points. You'll then receive our custom solutions package that includes everything we'll do to help improve your operations, growth, and compliance.

 

5951 Rickenbacker Rd.

Commerce, CA 90040

Abraham Zakhteryan

CEO

P: (818)334-9583

Sugar imports, packing.

 

1500 Weston Rd., Ste. 3041

Weston, FL 33326

Andrea Schenone

Business Development Manager

P: (786)352-0051

ConicalDrums.com supplies sustainable, recyclable, cost-efficient Steel Conical Drums, including FDA-approved, epoxy-coated drums for food ingredients and UN-rated options for hazardous materials. Backed by Caquin Group, the exclusive distributor for SILFA Metal Packaging in the Americas for over 22 years, it specializes in durable industrial packaging for industries like food ingredients, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. With a focus on quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility, ConicalDrums.com ensures a seamless supply chain and operational efficiency.

 

25 Pelham Rd.

Salem, NH 03079

John Lindberg

Director of Business Development & Origination

P: (844)344-3783

PurposeEnergy’s mission is to capture the millions of tons of wasted organic material flowing from industrial food production plants, converting them into valuable renewable energy, clean water, and healthy soil amendments. We reduce the cost of disposal by anaerobically treating process wastewater, organic solids, slurries, and fats onsite, eliminating the costly need to truck waste offsite for treatment.