Food for Thought is a monthly, members-only e-newsletter from the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST).
PRESIDENTIAL FODDER
I hope you all had a great summer! The passage of time is never more evident to me than when summer comes to an end and we transition to fall. Kids are back to school; vacations are over and business kicks into high gear!

CIFST is kicking into high gear as well. We have many things lined up for this fall.

We had excellent participation in our last webinar , Future Skills for Food Processing by Amy Proulx (Professor and Academic Program Coordinator of Culinary Innovation and Food Technology – Niagara College). We will continue to build on our webinar series and are always looking for new content. If you are interested, please let us know. The webinars offer great value to our association members, helping to keep their skills and knowledge up to date in the tumultuous and fast-changing food industry.

Our provincial sections continue to lead the way in adding value for our members, hosting a great suite of networking and business events this fall:


Please also mark your calendars June 3-5, 2020 for the 2020 Canadian Food Summit in Winnipeg, Manitoba .  We will have an exciting program for you, so please stay tuned for more!

Finally, if you are looking for a new challenge, don’t forget to check out our Jobs Postings Board (available to members only).

I mentioned in my previous message that the growth and survival of CIFST depends on the collaboration and participation of all its sections. The CIFST Board of Directors and I look forward to working with you!

I wish you all a great fall and success in your businesses. Please reach out to me, Tim Stover (CIFST Executive Director) or any of our board members if you have any thoughts or questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Rob Kowal
CIFST President
Tel: 416-566-3826
BITS & BITES
Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner - CIFST Ontario

Clear your calendar for Sept. 24, 2019 to join Friends and Colleagues at one of the industry's flagship events! Enjoy a day in the outdoors networking and having fun at the Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, Ajax, ON. This is a great opportunity to develop relationships in a social atmosphere! We look forward to seeing you out on the Links!

When: Tues, September 24, 2019 | 8:30 am to 7:00 PM
Where : Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, Ajax ON

Regulations Symposium: A Practical Approach: Cannabis Edibles and Safe Foods For Canadians - CIFST Manitoba

Join CIFST members and Food Industry colleagues for a symposium on October 1st where we'll take a deep dive into the food safety, market trends, and regulations outlook for marijuana edibles, all hosted by industry expert presenters. 

This is a great way to complete your day at the CIFST Manitoba Supplier Expo !

When: Tues, Oct 1, 2019
Where : Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg MB

Supplier Expo - CIFST Manitoba
Attendee Registration Now Open

CIFST Manitoba Section is pleased to invite you to an international trade show full of networking opportunities.

The Supplier Expo is an international trade show that creates an excellent opportunity for networking and displaying products and services to a growing market in the Canadian Prairies that includes R&D Technologists, Food Scientists, Purchasers and Senior Managers from leading food and beverage manufacturers.

When: Tues, Oct 1, 2019
Where : Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg MB

31st Annual Suppliers' Tabletop Exhibition - CIFST

Stay tuned for more details and registration!

When: Tues, Nov 12, 2019
Where : The International Centre, Hall 5, Mississauga ON

Soirées vins & fromages / Wine & Cheese Party - CIFST Qu é bec

When: Tues, Nov 12, 2019 & Wed, Nov 20th, 2019
Where: Montreal Tower (Olympic Stadium Tower), Montreal QC

Save the date!
ASR Group | Redpath  website
Location: Quebec

Le Groupe ASR | Redpath   website
Location: Qu é bec

Skjodt-Barrett  website
Location: Brampton, ON

Chemroy  website
Location: Brampton, ON | Boucherville, QC

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