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SUMMARY:Retail Readiness with Peter Chapman
DESCRIPTION:Getting your product on the shelf takes more than a great product—it takes a compelling pitch.\n\nRetail buyers need to understand what makes your product stand out\, but they also want confidence that you understand the market\, have a plan to drive sales and will be a reliable supplier for their stores.\n\nPeter Chapman has sat on the other side of the desk for hundreds of supplier presentations. He knows what resonates with retail buyers\, what raises red flags and how producers should position their products for the best chance of getting—and staying—on the shelf.\n\nJoin us for this practical two-hour virtual session to learn how to:\n\nBuild a great pitch that helps get your product on the shelf\nTalk about more than what’s inside the package\nShow buyers that you understand it is your responsibility to help sell your product—not simply get it listed\n\n\nLeave buyers confident that your business will be a reliable supplier and a valuable addition to their shelves \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nExclusive One-on-One Opportunity with Peter Chapman  \n\n\n\nWant personalized advice on your product\, pitch or retail strategy?\n\nA limited number of companies can book a private\, one-hour consultation with Peter Chapman for $150.\n\nOnly 20 sessions are available. Priority will be given to AFPA members and Made in Alberta Showcase-tier companies. Submitting a request does not guarantee a session; selected companies will receive confirmation and payment instructions from AFPA.\n\nEmail meghan@afpa.com to REQUEST A ONE-ON-ONE SESSION\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn what retail buyers really want—and how to give your product its best chance of making it onto the shelf.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/retail-readiness-with-peter-chapman/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education Series,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T031332Z
CREATED:20260827T031332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T031332Z
UID:13853-1791966600-1791990000@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors\nClick here to register \nOverview \nObjectives are to learn what the key elements are to a health & safety program; to see your program as a system that impacts on due diligence; to understand what your role & responsibilities are within the scope of these elements & the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act\, Regulations & Code; to identify the underlying factors which affect the quality & implementation of a health & safety management system. \nSix hours \nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$350 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/occupational-health-safety-roles-and-responsibilities-for-managers-and-supervisors-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261015T100000
DTSTAMP:20260914T202529Z
CREATED:20260902T150113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T202529Z
UID:13886-1792054800-1792058400@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:GS1 Product Identification\, Barcodes & Retail Data Readiness
DESCRIPTION:This practical webinar will help food and beverage processors understand the importance of proper product identification\, authentic GS1 barcodes\, and retail-ready product data. Participants will learn why product identifiers matter\, how barcodes support retailer\, distributor\, and marketplace requirements\, and what is required to become trading-partner ready.\n\nKey Topics\n\nThe “why” behind GS1 standards and product identification\nBarcode fundamentals and best practices\nProduct identification and trading-partner requirements\nProduct data and image requirements for retailers and marketplaces\nRetail\, distribution\, import/export\, and compliance considerations\nPractical steps to improve retail readiness and avoid common mistakes\n\nParticipant Outcomes Participants will:\n\nGain a clearer understanding of GS1 identifiers and barcodes\nImprove product-data readiness for retail and distribution partners\nBetter understand trading-partner expectations\nLearn practical next steps for retail expansion and commercialization\nAccess GS1 support resources and follow-up guidance\n\nBonus Mentorship Opportunity Following the webinar\, participants can book a  one-on-one session with Alain Picard to discuss their specific product identification\, barcode\, retail-readiness\, or GS1-related questions. Alain has confirmed that he offers complimentary mentoring sessions for businesses requiring additional support.\n\nMentorship Booking Link Book a 1:1 Mentorship Session with Alain Picard
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/gs1-product-identification-barcodes-retail-data-readiness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education Series,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261030T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260314T042221Z
CREATED:20260314T042221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T042221Z
UID:11873-1793349000-1793372400@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Health & Safety Committee or Representative Technical Rules
DESCRIPTION:Health & Safety Committee or Representative Technical Rules\nClick here to register \nOverview \nThis course provides general guidance and best practices for the development\, implementation\, and maintenance of an effective health & safety committee or representative. It includes: \nClearly-defined roles\nResponsibilities\nKey duties\nFunctions\nFor committees: having terms of reference in place \nAttendees will develop an insight to health & safety activities\, key industry standards\, expectations and compliance to applicable Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation. \nSix hours \nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/health-safety-committee-or-representative-technical-rules-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTSTAMP:20250819T194329Z
CREATED:20250807T163401Z
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UID:10888-1762128000-1762214399@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:2025 Agri-Food Connector
DESCRIPTION:Strathcona County and Connect for Food (CFF) are thrilled to present the 2025 Agri-food Connector on November 3 at Festival Place to expand local food market business. \nBuilding on the CFF April Roundtable discussions in Strathcona County\, this event will be a catalyst for the identified need to shift toward a more resilient model rooted in stronger connections between consumers and producers. We’re focused on real outcomes at a high level: \n\n\n\n\n\nEngaging stakeholders\nSharing information\nExpanding ideas\nEnabling connections\nFostering relationships\nReducing barriers\n\n\n\n\nRevealing opportunities\nCelebrating diversity\nEmbracing complexity\nEmpowering individuals\nReframing behaviours\nShifting paradigms\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Day Includes: \n\nInspiring Keynote – Hear the story of [a humble\, Alberta-born food business that scaled to international success]\nInteractive Panel – A grower\, processor\, distributor\, retailer\, and restaurateur delve into pressing questions about current barriers in the local supply-demand system\nThe Exchange – A dynamic\, round-table session where you’ll share your offer or ask with others across the food economy\nShowcase – Discover innovative businesses\, institutions\, and organizations working across the agri-food sector\nAmple Networking – Both structured and informal time to make meaningful connections\n\nLocally-sourced food will be served throughout the day. \nThis event builds on the momentum of the April CFF Roundtable\, where participants identified the need to shift to a food system model rooted in stronger connections between the industry.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/2025-agri-food-connector/
LOCATION:Festival Place\, 100 Festival Way\, Sherwood Park\, Alberta\, T8A 5T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connect for Food":MAILTO:info@connectforfood.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20250819T175814Z
CREATED:20250819T175814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T175814Z
UID:10921-1758794400-1758798000@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Convenience Store Trends and Channel Insights
DESCRIPTION:Convenience Store Trends and Channel Insights\nAlberta Agriculture and Irrigation \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – 10 – 11 a.m. \nThis webinar is designed to support emerging packaged food companies who are looking to grow their sales through expansion into the convenience store channel with retailers like 7-Eleven\, Circle K\, Shell and Petro Canada. This webinar will provide a broad overview of the channel itself with insights from NielsenIQ and key retailers. \nRegister:  Fill out the registration form https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/788044620799065176
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/convenience-store-trends-and-channel-insights/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20261009T165310Z
CREATED:20261009T165310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T165310Z
UID:14188-1793880000-1793883600@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Don’t Let Your Brand Get Eaten: Protecting Your IP in Food & Bev Processing
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Let Your Brand Get Eaten: Protecting Your IP in Food & Bev Processing \nThursday\, December 5th\n12:00pm – 1:00pm MT\nVirtual • Zoom \n  \nSpeakers \nNina Rajic  Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP\nRic Williams   Zero Gravity Marketing Inc.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/dont-let-your-brand-get-eaten-protecting-your-ip-in-food-bev-processing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education Series,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260314T043052Z
CREATED:20260314T043052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T043052Z
UID:11877-1794472200-1794582000@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Safety Auditor
DESCRIPTION:Safety Auditor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register\nOverview\nProvides a background in the basic principles and practices in the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) audit process. Enables successful participants to use the PIR audit instrument as a base for planning\, executing and reporting on the health & safety program of any organization. Ensures participants understand the role and purpose of audits in general\, and audits within the PIR program in particular. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo full days\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees\n$600 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nPrerequisites\nOccupational Health & Safety System Building \nCourse Delivery\nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/safety-auditor/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260213T165152Z
CREATED:20260213T165152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T165152Z
UID:11639-1794988800-1795192200@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food v2
DESCRIPTION:FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food v2\nOverview \nThe Preventive Controls for Human Food 2.0 curriculum integrates information from the FDA’s recently issued Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food draft guidance including updates to the hazard analysis course chapter which now includes use of the FDA’s Appendix 1 – Known or Reasonably Foreseeable Hazards and updates to the allergen chapter which now includes sesame. \nFSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food 2.0 course helps those who operate primarily under HACCP by improving the linkage between Preventive Controls and HACCP. \n3 days\nStart Time: 8:00 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$900 for AFPA Members\n$1050 for Non-Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required \nComputer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/fspca-preventive-controls-for-human-food-v2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Decoding Food Safety":MAILTO:anu@decodingfoodsafety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260314T040230Z
CREATED:20260314T040230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T040230Z
UID:11857-1796373000-1796396400@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors\nClick here to register \nOverview \nObjectives are to learn what the key elements are to a health & safety program; to see your program as a system that impacts on due diligence; to understand what your role & responsibilities are within the scope of these elements & the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act\, Regulations & Code; to identify the underlying factors which affect the quality & implementation of a health & safety management system. \nSix hours \nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$350 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/occupational-health-safety-roles-and-responsibilities-for-managers-and-supervisors-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261209T163000
DTSTAMP:20251125T203757Z
CREATED:20251125T203757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T203757Z
UID:11425-1796718600-1796833800@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to HACCP
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course is designed to provide food industry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system\, a globally recognized approach to managing food safety hazards. This course is delivered by Food Safety Solutions (Alberta) Inc. and meets the HACCP training requirement for Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards (e.g. BRCGS\, SQF\, FSSC 22000) and is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance (IHA). Participants will learn the essential principles of HACCP\, focusing on the systematic identification\, evaluation\, and control of food safety hazards. REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/introduction-to-haccp-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Food Safety Solutions":MAILTO:info@foodsafetysolutions.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260314T041808Z
CREATED:20260314T041808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T041808Z
UID:11867-1797582600-1797606000@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Hazard Assessment and Control
DESCRIPTION:Hazard Assessment and Control\nClick here to register \nOverview \nRegardless of your company size\, identifying hazards\, evaluating the risks presented by them and controlling each hazard before it injures someone\, causes property damage\, or interferes with your company’s work are mandatory requirements in Alberta. \nSix hours\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/hazard-assessment-and-control-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T024845Z
CREATED:20260827T024845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T024845Z
UID:13839-1800001800-1800025200@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Incident & Accident Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Incident & Accident Investigation\nClick here to register \nOverview \nInvestigating incidents and accidents to learn from them and to prevent them from recurring. \nSix hours\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/incident-accident-investigation-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T030603Z
CREATED:20260827T030603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T030603Z
UID:13849-1800433800-1800457200@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Health & Safety Committee or Representative Technical Rules
DESCRIPTION:Health & Safety Committee or Representative Technical Rules\nClick here to register \nOverview \nThis course provides general guidance and best practices for the development\, implementation\, and maintenance of an effective health & safety committee or representative. It includes: \nClearly-defined roles\nResponsibilities\nKey duties\nFunctions\nFor committees: having terms of reference in place \nAttendees will develop an insight to health & safety activities\, key industry standards\, expectations and compliance to applicable Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation. \nSix hours \nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/health-safety-committee-or-representative-technical-rules-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T175133Z
CREATED:20260617T175133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T175133Z
UID:12839-1800433800-1800549000@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to HACCP
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course is designed to provide food industry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system\, a globally recognized approach to managing food safety hazards. This course is delivered by Food Safety Solutions (Alberta) Inc. and meets the HACCP training requirement for Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards (e.g. BRCGS\, SQF\, FSSC 22000) and is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance (IHA). Participants will learn the essential principles of HACCP\, focusing on the systematic identification\, evaluation\, and control of food safety hazards. REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/introduction-to-haccp-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Food Safety Solutions":MAILTO:info@foodsafetysolutions.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T031556Z
CREATED:20260827T031556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T031556Z
UID:13855-1801816200-1801839600@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors\nClick here to register \nOverview \nObjectives are to learn what the key elements are to a health & safety program; to see your program as a system that impacts on due diligence; to understand what your role & responsibilities are within the scope of these elements & the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act\, Regulations & Code; to identify the underlying factors which affect the quality & implementation of a health & safety management system. \nSix hours \nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$350 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/occupational-health-safety-roles-and-responsibilities-for-managers-and-supervisors-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173731Z
CREATED:20260617T173731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T173731Z
UID:12831-1802766600-1802781000@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:HACCP - Basics
DESCRIPTION:Building an effective food safety system starts with understanding the structure and purpose of HACCP.\n\nHACCP Basics is a practical 4-hour course that provides foundational knowledge   to prepare you for developing your HACCP system or Preventive Control Plan (PCP). It explains the Codex principles of HACCP and how they translate into a functioning\, risk-based food safety system that meets regulatory and customer expectations.\n\nThrough instructor-led discussion and practical exercises\, participants will learn how hazards are identified and evaluated\, how process flow diagrams support hazard analysis\, and how preventive controls and Critical Control Points (CCPs) are determined and managed. The session focuses on practical application to help organizations build or strengthen their food safety knowledge base.\n\nA certificate of participation will be issued upon completion.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/haccp-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Food Safety Solutions":MAILTO:info@foodsafetysolutions.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T032256Z
CREATED:20260827T032256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T032256Z
UID:13859-1803630600-1803654000@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Hazard Assessment and Control
DESCRIPTION:Hazard Assessment and Control\nClick here to register \nOverview \nRegardless of your company size\, identifying hazards\, evaluating the risks presented by them and controlling each hazard before it injures someone\, causes property damage\, or interferes with your company’s work are mandatory requirements in Alberta. \nSix hours\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/hazard-assessment-and-control-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T023508Z
CREATED:20260827T023508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T023508Z
UID:13837-1804149000-1804258800@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Occupational Health & Safety System Building
DESCRIPTION:Occupational Health & Safety System Building\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register\nOverview\nThis course teaches participants how to build their health & safety program. \nTwo full days\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\n$650 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery\nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/occupational-health-safety-system-building-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270309T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T175344Z
CREATED:20260617T175344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T175344Z
UID:12841-1804581000-1804696200@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to HACCP
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course is designed to provide food industry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system\, a globally recognized approach to managing food safety hazards. This course is delivered by Food Safety Solutions (Alberta) Inc. and meets the HACCP training requirement for Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards (e.g. BRCGS\, SQF\, FSSC 22000) and is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance (IHA). Participants will learn the essential principles of HACCP\, focusing on the systematic identification\, evaluation\, and control of food safety hazards. REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/introduction-to-haccp-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Food Safety Solutions":MAILTO:info@foodsafetysolutions.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025709Z
CREATED:20260827T025709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T025709Z
UID:13841-1805270400-1805295600@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Incident & Accident Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Incident & Accident Investigation\nClick here to register \nOverview \nInvestigating incidents and accidents to learn from them and to prevent them from recurring. \nSix hours\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/incident-accident-investigation-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cor-logo-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270408
DTSTAMP:20261022T214138Z
CREATED:20261022T214138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T214138Z
UID:14225-1807056000-1807142399@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:2027 AFPA Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:April 7th\, 2027\nNAIT Productivity & Innovation Centre\nEdmonton\, AB \nSave the Date.  Details Coming Soon…
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/2027-afpa-industry-conference/
LOCATION:NAIT Productivity & Innovation Centre\, 10210 Princess Elizabeth Ave Nw\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G 0Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AFPA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/afpa-feature-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T031102Z
CREATED:20260827T031102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T031102Z
UID:13851-1807691400-1807714800@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Health & Safety Committee or Representative Technical Rules
DESCRIPTION:Health & Safety Committee or Representative Technical Rules\nClick here to register \nOverview \nThis course provides general guidance and best practices for the development\, implementation\, and maintenance of an effective health & safety committee or representative. It includes: \nClearly-defined roles\nResponsibilities\nKey duties\nFunctions\nFor committees: having terms of reference in place \nAttendees will develop an insight to health & safety activities\, key industry standards\, expectations and compliance to applicable Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation. \nSix hours \nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/health-safety-committee-or-representative-technical-rules-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cor-logo-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T031804Z
CREATED:20260827T031804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T031804Z
UID:13857-1809073800-1809097200@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Occupational Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors\nClick here to register \nOverview \nObjectives are to learn what the key elements are to a health & safety program; to see your program as a system that impacts on due diligence; to understand what your role & responsibilities are within the scope of these elements & the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act\, Regulations & Code; to identify the underlying factors which affect the quality & implementation of a health & safety management system. \nSix hours \nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$350 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/occupational-health-safety-roles-and-responsibilities-for-managers-and-supervisors-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cor-logo-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T185702Z
CREATED:20260617T184326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T185702Z
UID:12843-1810024200-1810139400@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to HACCP (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course is designed to provide food industry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system\, a globally recognized approach to managing food safety hazards. This course is delivered by Food Safety Solutions (Alberta) Inc. and meets the HACCP training requirement for Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards (e.g. BRCGS\, SQF\, FSSC 22000) and is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance (IHA). Participants will learn the essential principles of HACCP\, focusing on the systematic identification\, evaluation\, and control of food safety hazards. REGISTER HERE \n*In-person courses will be charged $100/person/day (to cover venue/nutrition and printed materials).  In-person courses may be rescheduled as virtual-instructor led depending on registration numbers.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/introduction-to-haccp-in-person/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Food Safety Solutions":MAILTO:info@foodsafetysolutions.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T030146Z
CREATED:20260827T030146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T030146Z
UID:13845-1810197000-1810306800@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Safety Auditor
DESCRIPTION:Safety Auditor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register\nOverview\nProvides a background in the basic principles and practices in the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) audit process. Enables successful participants to use the PIR audit instrument as a base for planning\, executing and reporting on the health & safety program of any organization. Ensures participants understand the role and purpose of audits in general\, and audits within the PIR program in particular. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo full days\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees\n$600 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nPrerequisites\nOccupational Health & Safety System Building \nCourse Delivery\nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/safety-auditor-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cor-logo-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270519T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T032450Z
CREATED:20260827T032450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T032450Z
UID:13861-1810715400-1810738800@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Hazard Assessment and Control
DESCRIPTION:Hazard Assessment and Control\nClick here to register \nOverview \nRegardless of your company size\, identifying hazards\, evaluating the risks presented by them and controlling each hazard before it injures someone\, causes property damage\, or interferes with your company’s work are mandatory requirements in Alberta. \nSix hours\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/hazard-assessment-and-control-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cor-logo-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270608T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174013Z
CREATED:20260617T174013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T174013Z
UID:12833-1812443400-1812457800@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:HACCP Basics
DESCRIPTION:Building an effective food safety system starts with understanding the structure and purpose of HACCP. \nHACCP Basics is a practical 4-hour course that provides foundational knowledge   to prepare you for developing your HACCP system or Preventive Control Plan (PCP). It explains the Codex principles of HACCP and how they translate into a functioning\, risk-based food safety system that meets regulatory and customer expectations. \nThrough instructor-led discussion and practical exercises\, participants will learn how hazards are identified and evaluated\, how process flow diagrams support hazard analysis\, and how preventive controls and Critical Control Points (CCPs) are determined and managed. The session focuses on practical application to help organizations build or strengthen their food safety knowledge base. \nA certificate of participation will be issued upon completion. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/haccp-basics-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/haccp-international-logo-banner.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Food Safety Solutions":MAILTO:info@foodsafetysolutions.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270609T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025907Z
CREATED:20260827T025907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T025907Z
UID:13843-1812529800-1812553200@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:Incident & Accident Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Incident & Accident Investigation\nClick here to register \nOverview \nInvestigating incidents and accidents to learn from them and to prevent them from recurring. \nSix hours\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nVirtual instructor \nFees \n$250 for AFPA Members \nGST not included \nCourse Delivery \nCourses are provided online and class sizes are limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nEquipment required: Computer\, camera\, microphone and an internet connection.
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/incident-accident-investigation-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cor-logo-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270618T150000
DTSTAMP:20261022T220053Z
CREATED:20261022T220053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T220053Z
UID:14231-1813309200-1813330800@www.afpa.com
SUMMARY:2027 AFPA AGM & Retail Forum
DESCRIPTION:2027 AFPA AGM & Retail Forum\nFriday\, June 18th\, 2027\nWestin Calgary Airport \nSave the Date.  Details to come…
URL:https://www.afpa.com/event/2027-afpa-agm-retail-forum/
LOCATION:Westin Calgary Airport\, 671 Aero Dr NE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 7Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AFPA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/afpa-feature-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AFPA":MAILTO:info@afpa.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR