CLFP News
"Processing the Future Together" - 2024 Expo a Success! The Food Processing Expo returned to Sacramento on February 13 & 14, 2024 for another successful show! - Almost 1,500 attendees walked the trade show floor to view the near 150 exhibitors who showcased their extensive products and services for the food processing industry. - Numerous educational sessions were held on the trade show floor, covering topics such as environmental issues, Cal/OSHA updates, cyber security threats, newly restricted food additives, emission controls, energy efficiency, and more. - The popular Kick-Off Breakfast and NCIFT Luncheon were both highly attended with keynote speakers, Jeff Butler (breakfast), and Professor Ruihong Zhang (luncheon). - And of course, our attendees enjoyed exciting events such as happy hour on the trade show floor, free throw and nut putting contests, scholarship raffles, and the annual Supplier Host Council Reception. You can view the latest photos from the Expo here. Thank You Again to Our 2024 Expo Sponsors!
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Capitol News
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Friday, February 16 marked the bill introduction deadline for the second year of the 2023-24 legislative session. Since the beginning of this year, 2,124 new bills have been introduced. This does not include the hundreds of bills that did not make it to the governor’s desk last year, commonly referred to as 2-year bills. These bills are still working through the legislative process and can be acted on later in the year.
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Mike Smyth, distinguished by his tenure as the 2023-2024 Chair of the CLFP Board of Directors, bids farewell as he embarks on retirement in March 2024. With an illustrious career at Olam Food Ingredients (OFI), where he currently holds the role of Senior Vice President of Operations, Mike has been a cornerstone of leadership within the organization. OFI, headquartered in Fresno, CA, stands as a global titan, sourcing from 2.75 million farmers, boasting a workforce exceeding 20,000 employees, and delivering top-tier products ranging from cocoa to coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. Throughout his tenure, Mike has exemplified excellence, guiding CLFP with unwavering dedication and foresight. The association extends its deepest gratitude for his invaluable contributions, recognizing his instrumental role in shaping its trajectory. As Mike transitions into this new chapter, CLFP extends its warmest wishes for a fulfilling retirement, confident in the legacy of leadership he leaves behind.
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Featured Article
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Food packaging is on the cusp of some major changes from both state and federal regulators.
California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act was signed into law on June 30, 2022. Among other things, it will prohibit the use of single use plastic packaging such as plastic fruit cups.*
By 2032:
Cut by 25%: Single-use plastic
· Packaging and foodware
Recycle: 65% of Single-use plastic
· Packaging and foodware
Ensure: 100% of Single-use
· Packaging and foodware is recyclable or compostable
*SB 54: Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act - CalRecycle Home Page
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