January 2011
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Topics covered in this issue--
President's New Year's Message:
 Dear FIBR members, On behalf of the membership, it's my pleasure to wish you and your business
partners, "A Happy New Year!" In 2011 we'll be going where we've never been before--into the Future.
Got any plans?
Coach Wooden coached his players so well that his work ethics needed to be better known so he wrote books about his players, his life lessons, family and his famous Pyramid of Success.
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Got HACCP? FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Is Now Law! Learn More February 9th!
The "FDA Food Safety Modernization Act" (HR 2751) has been signed into law by the President. This will require All food processors to have HACCP in Place. FIBR is working to present a program on the Basics of Understanding the Law and How It Impacts Your Business. The Tentative date for the program is Wednesday, February 9th from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Details will be announced shortly – But Mark Your Calendar Now!
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Now is the time to get ahead of the Game: Sign up for FIBR Food Safety Training Institute!
As you know, FIBR has been regularly offering GMP, SSOP and HACCP courses for a decade now, our training is affordably prices and is unique due to our Corp of food industry professionals who bring the regulatory and business perspective to trainings and who work in your product considerations into the courses.
It’s not too late! We still have some seats left for the January 15th SSOP Class and in the 4-day HACCP course which begins January 19th! More classes will be offered in the future, but why wait, contact us today or click here to register!
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2010 A Taste of FIBR Awards Dinner A Hugh Success! FIBR's Finest Honored!
October 13, 2010 marked the 14th Anniversary of FIBR! Our Annual Awards Dinner was Sold Out with over 160 attendees! -- Once again, making Taste of FIBR “the” networking event of the year! Click Here to View Photo Gallery!
FIBR would like to thank Gold Sponsors Felbro Food Products, Inc. and Passport Food Group, Inc. and Silver Sponsors, California League of Food Processors and the California Manufacturing Technology Consulting for their support!
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Going Global - A Look at International Food Export Opportunities
Highlight: South Korea
By: Frank A. Mamo
As we enter a new year, large challenges still remain for the U.S. economy and especially here in California. For California businesses, the big question to be answered is: how can 2011 become a year of growth and profits? With continued high unemployment and a slow economic recovery, 2010 proved to be a sluggish year for many of California’s small businesses. However, one key area of potential growth that many small businesses have yet to take advantage of is selling their products in foreign markets. While international trade may seem overwhelming for small companies with limited international experience, the world recovery in a number of markets has been picking up and there are many markets that are very accessible by California companies of all sizes. One such market is South Korea.
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Going Global: Intn'l Trade Roundtable Luncheon Series:
Session II – Focus: Insight on Korea JANUARY 26, 2011 12 NOON
Please join us for Session II of our Going Global: International Trade Roundtable Luncheon on:
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 * 12 noon to 2 p.m. Roundtable is Intimate Format over lunch
520 W. 23rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 * Upstairs Conference Room
Cost: FIBR Members – Free Non-Members: $25
Please RSVP to Yvette at 213/763-2520 x227 or email to ynunez@fibr.info
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California League of Food Processors Expo
February 1st & 2nd!
The California League of Food Processors (CLFP) has opened up attendee registration for its 2011 Expo & Showcase of Processed Foods. This annual event is being held February 1 & 2, 2011 at the Sacramento Convention Center.
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Do You Want to Inspire Youth! Come Share Your Story & Join the Dorsey Speaker Series!
At Taste of FIBR, the great group of FIBR Members who participated in the Dorsey Speakers Series was honored – among our fantastic volunteers were: Michael Banner of the L.A. Local Development Corporation, June Lim of Starlite Cuisine, Norwood Clark of Uncle Darrow’s Cajun Eatery, Andres Jaramillo of Don Pedro’s Meats, Henry Leong of Quon Yick Noodle Co., Laura Lee of Soy Foods of America, Prosy DelaCruz of the Asian Journal, Clarissa Takakawa of A.I. Foods, Hiro Watanabe of Red Shell Foods, and Stephen Takashita and James Dragan from L.A County Health Department. Thanks for volunteering your time and sharing your story with tomorrow’s generation of food industry professionals. Sharing information about the many careers in the food industry and enhancing the student’s educational experience is the goal of the Speaker Series – Your contribution is invaluable!
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What's In a Name? These Companies Think Quite A Lot!
Please note the following FIBR Members have recently changed their names!
Wing Hing Noodle Company, acquired Royal Angelus Macaroni Company and became:
Passport Food Group, Inc.
El Burrito Mexican Food Products, who now has an extensive line of soy products has became:
El Burrito Food Products.
Caldwell and Sons has been renamed Caldwell Fresh Foods
Helen’s Foods has become The Food Collective
If you have any changes you would like to share with members, contact Yvette Nunez and let her know!
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SAVE THE DATE: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
January 11, 2011/10 am: FIBR Board Meeting/CDTech
January 12, 2011/10 am: Regional Wholesale Food Processors Committee (RWFPC) Downey Gas Co. ERC
January 26, 2011/Noon: Going Global – Intn’l Trade Lunch Roundtable Luncheon Series.
Session II: A look at International Food Export Opportunities – Highlight on Korea/CDTech
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