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Attend the OFPA annual Convention and Exposition held each spring.
OFPA members and registered guests learn about new trends in the food industry
during technical sessions and the exposition.
An evening of dinner and entertainment
allows members to network in an informal setting.
Next Convention is April 3-4, 2012.
Healthy Food Trend: Keeping Your Products Competitive
OFPA Convention and Exposition 2012
106th Annual OFPA Convention
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale, Arkansas
Additional convention information:
• Convention Program 2012 (printable PDF) Note: Program is tentative
• Preregistration Form (online and printable PDF)
• Golf Tournament Form (online and printable PDF)
Now Available! Pay for membership dues or convention activities with credit cards using the PayPal system. A PayPal account is NOT required. Click here to pay with a credit card. If paying by credit card, please also complete the online preregistration form or golf tournament form.
Overview of Convention Program 2012
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 SCHEDULE
OFPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers, AR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 SCHEDULE
BUSINESS BREAKFAST
7:30 am Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:30 am to 12:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
EXPOSITION
12:00 to 6:30 pm Convention Ceter, Hammons Hall I-III
ALL INDUSTRY LUNCHEON
12:00 to 1:30 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall I-III
WORKSHOPS
1:00 to 4:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
ALL INDUSTRY RECEPTION
4:00 to 6:30 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall I-III
Complete Convention Program 2012
REGISTRATION: APRIL 3-4, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm
Preregistration for the convention is $50/person. Registration includes the Reception during the exposition. Registration packets can be picked up at the registration desk. Walk-in registration is $75/person. Tickets for breakfast and lunch are an additional cost. Preregistration deadline is March 25. After March 25, the registration fee is $75. Registration can be cancelled by written request to OFPA. No refunds after March 25, 2012. Substitutions are allowed. “No-shows” will not receive a refund.
NAME BADGES AND TICKETS ARE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE CONVENTION.
LODGING
The Holiday Inn, 1500 South 48th Street, Springdale, AR, 72762, has reserved a block of rooms for our convention under Ozark Food Processors Association. To receive convention rates, the hotel reservations should be made before March 1, 2012. Phone: 479-751-8300.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 SCHEDULE
• OFPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers, AR
The entry fee is $110/person ($440/team), and prizes are awarded in two flights determined by score. Proceeds from the tournament support OFPA scholarships. Hole sponsorships are available for $100/hole.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 SCHEDULE
• ALL INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
7:30 am Hammons Hall IV
Enjoy a hearty buffet-style breakfast. The annual business meeting includes brief reports from OFPA on current issues in the food industry. Scholarship recipients and poster competition winners will be announced.
• EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (open presentations that are underlined)
8:30 am to 12:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Moderated by Cinda Stricklen, OFPA President.
Attend educational sessions from invited speakers
Welcome and Remarks
8:30 am
Mark Cochran, Vice President for Agriculture, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Walmart Healthy Food Initiative
8:45 am
Joe Quinn, Senior Director Issue Management and Strategic Outreach, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Quality Control for Healthy Foods: Why the Label is as Important as the Contents
9:30 am
Maureen Dolan, Assistant Professor and Entrepreneur, Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University
Morning Break
10:15 am
Child Nutrition and the Food Industry
10:30 am
Jamie Baum, Assistant Professor, Nutrition, Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas
Tyson's Approach to the Healthy Food Trend
11:15 am
Molly Miller, Research and Development, Tyson Foods, Inc.
EXPOSITION
12:00 to 6:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Enjoy a luncheon and reception while attending this comprehensive regional food processing exhibition. Explore over 70 exhibits with the latest innovations in products, services and equipment. Examine products and maintain relationships on the food industry. Visit exhibits and register for door prizes. New Exposition layout this year!
EXPOSITION LUNCHEON
12:00 to 1:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Enjoy a luncheon while attending the exposition. The luncheon will feature OFPA member company products.
WORKSHOPS
1:00-4:00 pm Holiday Inn and Convention Ceter
New this Year!
Earn Continuing Education Certification Hours for the Research Chefs Association !*
OFPA is pleased to present two workshops, Building Healthier Foods and Discovering Flavors, for continuing education credits toward re-certification for Certified Research Chefs and Certified Culinary Scientists. These workshops feature experts from the food industry and documentation for certification will be provided.
Raw Products and Crop Protection
1:00-5:00 pm Holiday Inn, Salons BC
William Russell, Allens, Inc.
Discussion on IPM and sustainable agriculture.
Building Healthier Foods
1:00-2:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Explore ways to enhance healthy attributes in foods with the latest technologies and seasoning applications presented by SpiceTec Flavors and Seasonings and ConAgra Mills.
*Documentation for continuing education credits will be provided.
Afternoon Break
2:00-2:15 pm
Exploring Healthy Foods
2:15-3:45 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Presentation will be given by University of Arkansas students on topics related to healthy foods.
Afternoon Break
3:45-4:00 pm
Discovering Flavors
4:00-5:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Join us for this overview of flavors presented by James Lamkey, Ph.D., Laboratory Manager-Protein and Snacks, Firmenich, Inc.
*Documentation for continuing education credits will be provided.
ALL INDUSTRY RECEPTION
4:00 to 6:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Join us for the Reception during the final hours of the exposition. Appetizers will be served and a limited open bar will be available during the event. Visit vendors to earn chances to win prizes. Participants must be present to win.
WIN GIFT CARDS!
Gift cards sponsored by OFPA member companies will be given away during the convention. To sponsor gift cards contact OFPA at (479) 575-4607.
2012 Gift Card Sponsors: Ball Corporation, Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Crown Cork & Seal, F&H Food Equipment Company, Forbo Adhesives, Heartland Supply Company, Harris Moran Seed Company, Leon C. Osborn, Mitsubishi Ingredients, Monsanto Vegetable Seeds, Nestle Infant Nutrition-Gerber Products Company, Oxbo Corporation, Pepper Source, Sargento Foods Inc.