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ODC Golf Tournament
The annual ODC Golf Tournament will return to Lionhead Golf Club on Monday September 8th. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in this industry networking event regardless of your skill level. Golfers will play in a Best Ball Scramble format and beginners have the opportunity to si…
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
On March 10, 2014 Canada and South Korea successfully concluded negotiations for a trade agreement that will be the first of its kind between Canada and Asia. This trade agreement is of tremendous importance to the food and beverage processing sector in Ontario and across Canada….
Food and farming industry call for candidates to debate issues
CAMBRIDGE – Ontario’s food and beverage processors and farmers are calling on the four leadership candidates in the provincial election to debate food and farm issues.An invitation from Ontario farm and processor organization including the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Allianc…
MOL Blitz on Vulnerable Workers Starting Now
Are You Ready for the MOL Blitz on Vulnerable Workers?The Ministry of Labour has released its 2013/2014 blitz schedule. New this year, the MOL is coordinating enforcement efforts for both the Occupational Health and Safety Program and the Employment Standards Program, highlighting the importa…
Food and beverage processors outline key platform to candidates
CAMBRIDGE – The Alliance of Ontario Food Processors (AOFP) today issued its election issues platform for the 2014 provincial campaign.“As one of the leaders in the agri-food industry, we wanted to outline our areas of interest to the candidates,†said AOFP executive director…
Conservatives respond to AOFP industry questionnaire
Thank you very much for your letter. We appreciate the opportunity to listen to your priorities for Ontario. We share your commitment to Ontario’s future and believe that with more and better jobs, we can do what’s necessary to bring about the change Ontario needs….
Canada-Korea Trade Agreement Industry Letter to Prime Minister Harper
As companies and organizations representing key economic sectors in Ontario and across the country, we have followed closely the negotiations of a free trade agreement between Canada and South Korea, since their beginning, nearly 9 years ago. A lucrative market of 50 million consumers and a key h…
Alliance of Ontario Food Processors move forward on exciting plans
CAMBRIDGE – The Alliance of Ontario Food Processors (AOFP) on Wednesday, June 25 will review the past year of successes and lay out exciting plans for the future at the annual general meeting and reception of AOFP members, associates and stakeholders at Peninsula Ridge Estate Winery Coach House, …
Food and beverage processors unveil fresh logo, exciting new strategy AGM
BEAMSVILLE – It’s a new name and a fresh start for former members of the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors.At the annual general meeting and reception held here today at Peninsula Ridge Estate Winery, members voted unanimously for the new name and logo and the initiation of a new strate…
