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Welcome to the Snack Food Association.The Snack Food Association (SFA) is the international trade association of the snack food industry representing snack manufacturers and suppliers. SFA represents over 400 companies worldwide. SFA business membership includes, but is not limited to, manufacturers of potato chips, tortilla chips, cereal snacks, pretzels, popcorn, cheese snacks, snack crackers, meat snacks, pork rinds,snack nuts,party mix, corn snacks, pellet snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, granola, snack cakes, cookies and various other snacks. For a video about membership in SFA, please click HERE.
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Register Now for SNAXPO 2009 in Orlando!All the details for SNAXPO 2009 are coming together and it’s time to make your plans to attend the world’s largest trade show devoted exclusively to the snack food industry. To be held March 29-April 1 in Orlando, FL, SNAXPO will draw thousands of industry professionals from more than 60 countries around the world looking for the latest products and developments, face-to-face meetings with suppliers, networking, outstanding speakers and educational seminars. Hundreds of exhibitors are expected at the show, which will be held at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, FL. SNAXPO Keynote Speaker will be Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns, former Undersecretary of State, who over 27 years has played a key leadership role in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia. SNAXPO attendees will hear Ambassador Burns discuss why it is more important than ever for America to take account of the world’s concerns, deliver a positive, hopeful image, and participate more constructively in organizations like the United Nations. He will speak Monday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. Other highlights will include:
For more information on SNAXPO, please click here. SFA Management Workshop Helps Industry Pros Cope With Change
New Online Member Education Programs From SJU & OSU AvailableThe Snack Food Association, in conjunction with Ohio State University (OSU) and St Joseph’s University (SJU), is now offering on-line courses in food science and food marketing for SFA member company associates. The program was developed in conjunction with the two universities to provide SFA member company personnel easy access to continuing education at a reduced cost for tuition for SFA members. The program offers courses in key disciplines requested by SFA members. A series of new SJU marketing courses will be available early in 2008, and for a limited time all SJU courses will be offered to SFA members tuition-free. To learn more, click HERE. Food Safety and NutritionThe Snack Food Association supports efforts to protect consumers from unsafe food products and substances. SFA also works hard to assure that its members are kept up to date on governmental food safety regulations and requirements. For more information on such issues as they affect snack products, click here.
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New Manuals, Resources From SFAPlease take advantage of these new SFA publications and resources, designed specifically for snack food companies. For more information please click here. Click HERE for an SFA Product Catalog as a PDF file. Chipping Potato Handbook, 2nd
Edition Corn Quality Assurance Manual,
2nd Edition Total Quality Management Manual
Color Standards Reference Chart
for Potato Chips The Essence of Quality Potato
Chips Snack Fit, Choose Balance BrochureThe Snack Fit, Choose Balance Brochure is an ideal promotion piece to provide to your customers. The brochure contains a meal plan which includes snacks, information on benefits offered by a variety of snacks, and web resources on how to get active. The brochure also offers a space for SFA companies to place their logo and contact information. Price is per case of 2000, $60 members and $120 non-members.Please click HERE for a PDF download of the Brochure. FDA Inspection Manual is Now AvalibleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2007 Inspection Manual now known as The Investigations Operations Manual (IOM) is now availible on the FDA website. This manual is the primary source guidance document on FDA inspection policy and procedures for field investigators and inspectors. To download a copy of this manual, please visit FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7pubs.html
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