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COVID-19 And Truck Driver Shortage May Threaten Food Supply Chain

Grocery store shoppers continue to pack their carts in response to the coronavirus pandemic, forcing chains like Harris Teeter and Walmart to set earlier closing times to restock their shelves. Food industry executives assure the public there is no food shortage, but that doesn’t mean the coronavirus poses no threat to the food system. As the pandemic persists, labor shortages in transportation and other areas of the food industry could soon prove to be a problem.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennysplitter/2020/03/18/covid-19-and-truck-driver-shortage-may-threaten-food-supply-chain/?sh=f0f132d523eb to view the full article online.

Report: Alternative Protein Investments Soared to $3.1B Last Year

It's no secret that the market for alternative proteins — which covers everything from plant-based proteins (including dairy) to cultured or 'clean' meats to insects — has seen rapid growth in recent years, but it makes the dollars attached to its growth nonetheless staggering.

Visit https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/21342550/report-alternative-protein-investments-soared-to-31b-last-year to view the full article online.

CLFP Energy Committee Meeting

CLFP will hold an Energy Committee Meeting Thursday, April 1 from 10:00am to 11:30am. The meeting is open to all CLFP members.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/cfp-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=668489&issueID=78581 to view the full article online.

MIURA STEAM BOILERS: EASY, RELIABLE, EFFICIENT

Three Miura LX Series Steam Boilers in Modular Configuration

Food processors are switching to Miura boilers for easier operation and routine maintenance, outstanding reliability and efficiency, green features, and safety. Compactly-designed, Made in America Miura boilers feature “full steam in less than 5 minutes from a cold start,” reducing energy costs and allowing users to turn boilers off/on quickly according to load demand.

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Announcements

Webinar - Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines and the Legal Implications of Mandating Vaccinations

March 30, 2021, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

In this webinar, our legal and wellness experts will delve into the ramifications of the COVID-19 vaccine and what employers need to know. This webinar will include information on legal implications for employers on requiring vaccines as well as implications for employers regarding religious or ADA objectors. Our wellness expert will speak on the current state of the COVID-19 vaccines, vaccination guidelines and how some employers are incentivizing vaccines through the wellness program.

Visit http://crmweb.usi.com/usibiz-avsgr/pages/dy4ruilfeeuoeganoottnw.html?PageId=502b8e0dc582eb11a812000d3a8b539f to view the full article online.

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CLFP Engaging in Legislative Measure Impacting Califoria's Food Processing Industry

The California Legislature has begun hearing bills in policy committees. CLFP is engaging in several key legislative measures that impact the food processing industry.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/cfp-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=668487&issueID=78581 to view the full article online.

CentriTEK - Industrial Centrifuge Specialists

CentriTEK is a leader in the industry, offering high quality service, sales, and rentals of horizontal decanter centrifuges, serving municipal water & wastewater, food & beverage, oil & gas, rendering, and the pulp & paper industries. On-site field services and over-the-phone assistance for maintenance, optimization and general tune-up. Offering service for all OEM's: Alfa Laval - Sharples, Andritz - Bird - Humboldt, Centrisys, Flottweg, Haus, Hiller - Ferrum, Pieralisi, and GEA Westfalia.

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California League of Food Producers