GFTC and Alberta Food Processors' Association Franchise Agreement brings GFTC food safety expertise to Western Canada

Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Guelph, Ontario-- The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) is proud to announce the formation of a franchise agreement with the Alberta Food Processors' Association to bring GFTC's food safety training, consulting, auditing and certification to Western Canada. 
"We are very pleased that the Alberta Food Processors Association has chosen GFTC as its franchise partner for Western Canada, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon," says Terry Maurice, GFTC's President and C.E.O. "This move will make GFTC's industry-leading food safety courses, audit services and HACCP Accreditation readily available to Western Canadian companies seeking a competitive marketplace advantage. This is part of GFTC's strong commitment to bringing the principles of effective food safety to all of Canada and internationally, and this franchise is an important part of that process." 

The Alberta Food Processors' Association (AFPA) is a not-for-profit organization representing all segments of the food and beverage industry: growers, processors, retailers, foodservice buyers, and service suppliers. Since 1974, APFA has assisted its members in the key areas of food safety and quality, marketing, logistics, training and development, and innovation. "The association's mandate is to promote the growth and profitability of its members," says Ted Johnston, President of AFPA. "It's great to be able to bring these services to AFPA members and other food processors in a way which is convenient and cost-effective. Food safety is a crucial issue, and we're proud to be able to provide these essential programs throughout Western Canada." 

Anyone interested in learning more should contact Frank Schreurs, Director, Food Safety & Quality Services at (519) 821-1246 or (519) 432-9494, or by e-mail at Schreursf@gftc.ca  or visit GFTC's website at www.gftc.ca  To contact AFPA, contact Jan Futz, Vice President, Food Safety & Quality at the AFPA's Calgary office at (403) 201-3657, Ext. 26, e-mail safety@afpa.com or visit www.preparedwithpride.com. 

GFTC is Canada's only not-for-profit, non-subsidized food technology centre. GFTC provides creative, confidential technical solutions, training, consulting and auditing to the Canadian agri-food industry in the areas of R&D, product development, packaging, shelf-life, food safety, quality, and productivity improvement. Each year, GFTC assists over 500 companies and organizations, and provides training to more than 3600 people. 

For More Information 
Please contact GFTC: 
Phone: (519) 821-1246 
Fax: (519) 836-1281 
E-mail: gftc@gftc.ca 
Web: www.gftc.ca