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THE NEW FACE OF AGRI-PROCESSING: Growth & Innovation In The New Green Economy
The Alberta Food Processors Association in conjunction with our LEAP Programming are pleased to present our upcoming conference: The New Face of Agri-processing: Growth & Innovation In The New Green Economy in Calgary, May 30 & 31, 2017.
***15 experts, case studies, practical examples, valuable tools.
***A one-of-a-kind conference delivering clear $ return across the value chain.
Reduce carbon levy costs immediately
> Chicken processor saw a 10% reduction in energy = $5,000/month savings, for < $1,000 cost
> Major distributer switched to hydraulic hybrids = 45-50% fuel savings, three year payback
> Recognize additional carbon levy costs passed on by suppliers/transporters
Increase productivity & reduce costs in transportation, supply chain, operations & marketing
> Pallet change = $100k savings in lumber / 70% reduction in packaging / increased production efficiencies / reduced lead times
> Manufacturer achieved $2M in logistics savings with $475k inventory reduction, resulting in transportation reduction of 8,683 miles/week
Identify areas of waste to reduce cost & increase revenue – processing, water, energy
> Two processors with 19 food loss opportunities = $850,000/year savings, all at <1 year payback
> Leaking air hoses – your paying for the air that is escaping
Business development with Ken Keelor of Calgary Co-op
> The future of retail, the retailer/supplier relationship & how to get your product into COOP
Be ready: Public Trust findings with Kim McConnell, AdFarm
> What it means to your business, grow by building transparency & trust
Employee ownership and innovation to increase productivity & reduce costs
> Minimize turnover, re-training, WCB, etc. (i69% TRIR reduction = $ savings)
Identify & minimize risks in your business
> Market share, employee turnover, supply/transportation, reputation & consumer awareness
Government funding/programs that will help your business reduce these inefficiencies
> Grant opportunity = 80% covered for assessment / 40% for equipment retro-fits
This event is financially supported in part by The Government of Alberta Agriculture & Forestry and by Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Conference Sponsorship, Alberta Product Display & Mini-Tradeshow Opportunities
Conference Sponsorship & Mini-Tradeshow Registration Form
Conference Registration Form MS Word format
Conference Registration Form – PDF
Conference Schedule/Agenda
Speaker Bios & Session Overviews
Conference Hotel Information
Mini-Tradeshow Booth Example
