2011 Snack Food Association Introduction To Implementing SQF 2000 Systems Course

The Snack Food Association and the Safe Quality Food Institute have partnered to bring you this exciting half-day course. The course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview and knowledge of the Safe Quality Food Program and the SQF 2000 Code requirements for processing and manufacturing within the Snack Food Industry. The course is tailored specifically to provide you with critical insight for implementing the SQF systems into your facility.

Introduction to Implementing SQF 2000 Systems course will cover the following topics:

•Introduction & Overview of the Course

•The SQF Codes, Food Sector Categories, Use of the Logo

•About Quality, Customers and the Cost of Quality

•The SQF 2000 Code Requirements

•SQF 2000 Code – Property Location, Building/Plant & Equipment Design and Construction

•The SQF 2000 Food Quality Plan

•SQF 2000 Code – Pre-requisite Programs

•Implementing and Maintaining Your SQF System

•The SQF 2000 Food Safety Plan

•Auditing an SQF System – an Overview


Related Web Pages and Sites:
Snaxpo 2011

Registration Includes:
Workshop Materials and a boxed lunch.

Who Should Attend:
Companies who want a comprehensive overview and knowledge of the Safe Quality Food Program and the SQF 2000 Code requirements for processing and manufacturing within the snack food industry.

Meeting Attire:
Business casual

Registration Fees:
Name Price Available To
SFA Members $95.00
Non-SFA Members $245.00

Cancellation and Other Policies:
In order to receive a full refund, cancellations must be received in writing no later than March 11, 2011 to info@sqfi.com.

General Hotel Information:
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32837

Main Phone Number: 407-206-2300
Reservations: 800-576-5750
Reserve your room online: Click here to book now.

Room Rates:
$269 Single/Double ($20 additional person)
Rooms are available until Thursday, February 24, 2011 or until the SNAXPO Room Block is filled, whichever comes first. Rates are guaranteed only when SNAXPO is mentioned for reservations.

For Suite Reservations:
Please contact Liz Wells for pricing and availability at lwells@sfa.org or call 800-628-1334, ext 202. Options this year include the following: Presidential Suite, Grande Suite, Executive Suits and Hospitality Suites.

Reservation Deadline:
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Room reservations must be made directly with The JW Marriott Grande Lakes. A credit card or check covering one night’s room revenue is needed to guarantee reservations. Cancellations may be made up to 6:00 p.m., 72 hours before the day of arrival without penalty.

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes offers High Speed and Wi-Fi Internet Connections in all rooms.


Travel Information:
Orlando International Airport is approximately 9 miles from the JW Marriott and is directly linked via State Road 528. One-way cab fare from the airport to the resort is about $26. For Orlando Airport flight information, transportation services, flight times and more, visit www.orlandoairports.net.

Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:
Snack Foods Association

Source: Snack Foods Association