Lane County Food and Beverage Updates

Contents:

1. Food Safety Networking at Ninkasi THIS THURSDAY

2. Food Business Unpacked:  Marketing Innovations

3. Eugene FSMA Training:  Preventative Controls

4. Advertising Opportunity: Horizon Inflight Magazine

5. Yogi Tea Board Announces New CEO

6. Five Lane County Producers Earn Good Food Awards

7. Connect with Graduating Seniors

8. Job Opportunities

9. EWEB Business Growth and Retention Program

Food Safety Networking at Ninkasi THIS THURSDAY

Thur 2/1 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Ninkasi Brewing

Join OMEP and NW Food solutions for an informational and resource-rich meeting on food safety.  If you’re a food processor in Eugene, you won’t want to miss this powerful networking opportunity.

Organizers will share resources for food safety plan creation and implementation, especially as it connects to the new FSMA guidelines that went into effect September 2017.  Discuss best practices with your peers and learn about manufacturers who are on the path to compliance.

More information is available on OMEP's website. 

Food Business Unpacked:  Marketing Innovations

Tue 2/20 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Ninkasi Atrium (155 Blaire Ave)

Food Business Unpacked showcases stories from Lane County food and beverage leaders. We welcome the community to join us for an evening of inspiration and connection. Enjoy a tasty local brew and meet other professionals from the over 150 food and beverage manufacturing companies in Lane County. 

Learn how local companies are leveraging technology to build their brands. Our panel discussion will feature: 

• Ali AAsum, Communications Director at Ninkasi Brewing
• Raychel Kolen, Marketing Manager at Mountain Rose Herbs
• Darcey Howard, Director of Marketing at Coconut Bliss

Moderated by Beth Hjelm, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at UO Lundquist College of Business

Brought to you by Lane Food and Beverage Sector Strategies, Season to Taste, RAIN Eugene Redefining Women in Tech, and Ninkasi Brewing

RSVP on Facebook or Meetup.  All are welcome.  

Eugene FSMA Training:  Preventative Controls

On September 17, 2015, the FDA published final rules for Preventive Controls for Human Food. According to Part 117.180(c)(1) of the regulation, every food manufacturing facility covered by this regulation will need to have a “Preventative Controls Qualified Individual”(PCQI). This specialized training course will focus on the FSMA rules and because of its complex nature, will need to be attended by those who have a working understanding of the HACCP method.

The PCQI must conduct certain activities related to the Food Safety Plan (including development and preparation of the Food Safety Plan, validation of the preventive controls, records review, and reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan). Successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual. This course is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA. 

This 2.5-day course will be led by Dr. Richard Dougherty.  Dr. Dougherty has completed the Lead Instructor Training for FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food. 

Each attendee will receive a training manual and a certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

Find more information and register by 4/20 here.  

Advertising Opportunity: Horizon Inflight Magazine

Alaska Beyond, Horizon's in-flight magazine will have a story on Eugene/Springfield in April.  The magazine is available to the nearly 3 million consumers that fly on Alaska and Horizon each month.  

There is still advertisement space available to pair with the story about our area.  Advertising may also influence the the storyline for the April article, which is still being developed. 
 
Ad space reservations must be made by February 15th.  More information available in the Alaska/Horizon Media Kit.  
 
Those interested can contact Natalie Inouye of Travel Lane County at natalie@eugenecascadescoast.org or 541.743.8754.  

Yogi Tea Board Announces New CEO

Yogi Tea is beginning 2018 by announcing Giancarlo Marcaccini as the new CEO. He will succeed Conrad Myers, who has led the company’s rapid international growth as CEO since 2012.

Previously, Marcaccini served on the board of Yogi’s corporate entity, East West Tea Company LLC. An innovative food industry entrepreneur, he is a joint founder and Managing Partner of both Cosa Dolce and Villa Dolce Gelato, based in Los Angeles, California and Phoenix, Arizona.

In announcing the CEO transition, East West Tea Company Board of Managers Chairwoman Sat Bachan Anthony said CEO succession planning was a major board priority over the past year, and the organization is fortunate to have arranged a hand off period from Myers to Marcaccini.

Sat Bachan noted that Yogi Tea is well positioned for the future. “We are infinitely thankful to Conrad for leading our company for the past five-plus years. During this period we have experienced incredible growth and achieved major milestones in the U.S. and in Europe. We successfully launched a new Ready to Drink product line in Germany and have brought other new, innovative products to the U.S. and overseas markets.  Our new manufacturing facility in Eugene, Oregon is virtually complete and we have hired additional team members to support our expanded capacity and future growth.”

Regarding his new responsibilities, Marcaccini says, “It is an honor to be joining a team and company that is experiencing such tremendous success. Yogi Tea stands for everything I believe in, and I look forward to further serving the Yogi Tea community and mission.”

Myers’s immediate plans are to work with Marcacinni to facilitate this transition.  “Once that’s in place, I will look at other opportunities that interest me and fit well with my record of accomplishment and experience.”

Five Lane County Producers Earn Good Food Awards

Elixir, Falling Sky Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing Co., San Carlos Quince, and WildCraft Cider Works each earned a 2018 Good Food Award, given out a few weeks ago at a gala event in San Francisco.

The five Lane County businesses were among the 18 Oregon food and beverage producers who were recognized this year for their dedication to crafting authentic and responsibly produced products. 

In the beer category, Falling Sky Brewing was awarded for its Dreadnut Tropical Stout, and Ninkasi Brewing Co. was honored for its Pacific Rain Pale Ale.  In the cider category, WildCraft Cider Works earned an award for its sage cider.  In the preserves category, Alvadore-based San Carlos Quince won for its quince paste.  In the spirits category, Elixir won for its Calisaya & Fernet dei Fratelli Loreto.

The full story is available here.

Connect with Graduating Seniors

Would you like to get connected to young people interested in food and beverage careers?  Elevate Lane County is the most ambitious school-to-work program ever imagined in Lane County.  Last year the organization connected over 3000 students to new career-related experiences.  

Elevate Lane County is hosting a job fair for graduating seniors this on Thursday April 12th. This event is open to students from across Lane County who will be graduating in June and looking for a job.  They will be prepared, polished, and ready to talk with companies.  There will also be on site help for resumes, interview tips, and space for on-the-spot interviews. 

There is NO fee to attend AND Elevate Lane County will provide you with a booth, table, chairs, LOTS of coffee, and lunch.

For more information fill out this form.

Job Opportunities

• Cost Accounting Manager | Eugene
• Route Relief Driver | Eugene
• Warehouse Specialist | Eugene
• IT Support Analyst | Eugene
• Logistics Manager | Eugene
• Operations Analyst | Eugene
• Outside Sales Representative | Eugene
• Packaging Machine Operator | Eugene
• Production Manager | Eugene
• QA Sanitation Specialist | Eugene
• Receiving Specialist | Eugene
• Restocking Specialist | Eugene
• Transportation Coordinator | Eugene
• Warehouse Lead | Eugene
• Warehouse Specialist | Eugene

• Production Manager | Eugene
• Purchaser | Eugene
• Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance Coordinator | Eugene

• Conventional Accounts Manager | Eugene

• Brewing Operations Manager | Eugene (Closes on Jan 31st!)
• Mid State Washington Market Manager | Washington State

• Production Worker | Springfield

• Customer Service Representative | Eugene
• Warehouse Assistant | Eugene
• Procurement Officer | Eugene
• Herb Production Supervisor | Eugene

• Maintenence Technician | Eugene
• Senior R&D Food Technologist | Eugene
• QA Tech | Eugene 
• Food Safety Team Member | Eugene
• Manager, Technical Services | Dallas, TX
• CDL Driver | Eugene
• Maintenance Lead, Farm Operations | Canby, OR
• Electromechanical Maintenance Tech | Fitzgerald, GA
• Production Supervisor | Eugene
• Material Handler | Eugene

• Culinary Team Member | Eugene
• Barista | Eugene
• Cashier | Eugene
• Courtesy Clerk | Eugene
• Graveyard Floor Maintenance Clerk | Eugene
• Meat and Seafood Clerk | Eugene
• On Call Bartender | Eugene
• On Call Server | Eugene
• Management Training Opportunities | Eugene
• PLUS MANY OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE

EWEB Business Growth and Retention Program

• Special EWEB electric pricing
• Facility loans from EWEB
• Energy efficiency rebates and loans

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