October 8–11, 2019 • McCormick Place • Chicago, IL USA

Register today! Use code TREAT for a free EXPO registration atwww.myprocessexpo.com/treat

With tighter safety requirements instituted by the FDA, pet food and treat manufacturers can attend PROCESS EXPO to learn how to keep your operations lean, discover new

technology in manufacturing, and exchange ideas with thousands of food and beverage processors. Meet with 500+ with manufacturers to adapt the technology to meet your requirements. The new Preventive Controls for Animal Food course will help your team stay compliant with government regulations and compete in the large pet food market.

The ONLY food and beverage processing and packaging

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Sliced pepperoniFrom raw ingredients through the smokehouse and then sliced and packaged for the consumer.

Ground beef patties This automated line starts with cuts of beef and ends with the convenient packaged product you see in the supermarket. Come see how it’s done.

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Frozen pizza From creation of the crust through depositing of sauces and toppings and packaging of the finished product.

Sliced cheeseFrom the separator and HTST, all the way through to post-packaging inspection, the line will produce a variety pack of cheese. Sponsored by Dairy Farmers of America.

Pet food kibble Join us to see how dry kibble is produced and packaged in one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry today.

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In partnership with the Food Safety Summit, the sessions in the Food Safety track cover the most important topics facing processors:

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More than 25 courses are offered, including:

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• Balancing Capital Investment with Sustainability Goals

• Contracting with an Experienced Design-Build Firm Early in an Automation Project Will Improve Your Bottom Line

• Digitally Developing the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Gamification and 3D Simulation

• FSMA, Technology and Audits: How a Food Company Automated the Audit Process

• The Future of Integrated End-to-End Extraction Technology

• How Valve Automation Improves Productivity — from Product to Process Time Savings

• Hygienic Design Electrical Enclosures Help Make Food Safer while Reducing Maintenance Time and Cost

• Industry 4.0 and Smart Data Analytics: Increase the Potential of All Production Plants with Data

• Latest Trends in High Pressure Processing (HPP), Including Pet Food

• Realize the Value of Connected Services, Now!

• Wastewater in a Circular Economy: Impacts and opportunities

• What Food Processors Need to Know to Protect Their Brand

Shawn K. Stevens, Food Industry Attorney, Food Industry Counsel, LLC

• How Food Processors Should Be Working with Their Local Food and Drug Officials

Steven Mandernach, Executive Director, Association of Food and Drug Officials

• Food Fraud and Intentional Adulteration

John Spink, PhD, Food Fraud Initiative, MSU

• Food Safety Transportation Act and the Impact for Food Processors

Lance Roberts, Dallas Branch Manager, Becker Logistics

• Microbial Intervention in Food Processing

Alvin Lee, Director, Center for Processing Innovation, Illinois Institute of Technology

• Food Safety Tips for Produce Processors

Will Daniels, President, Produce Division at IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group (invited)

For a complete list of sessions, speakers, and schedule, visit www.myprocessexpo.com.

HACCP TrainingHazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety from hazards in production processes that can cause the finished product to be unsafe and designs measures to reduce these risks to a safe level.

Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP)Gain the knowledge to implement the requirements of the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals regulation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This course meets FSMA compliance, and FSPCA certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food CourseFor all pet food and treat processors, developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). Under the rule, animal food facilities are required to establish and implement an animal food safety system that includes an analysis of hazards and implementation of risk-based preventive controls. Completing this course meets the FSMA requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.”

All courses run Monday, October 7 —Wednesday, October 9

Cost per course (subsidized by FPSA): $650 early bird (before August 19)

PROTECT[it]PROCESS EXPO is offering three courses to help you comply with new preventive controls rules issued by the FDA requiring facilities that manufacture food for humans and animals to put measures in place to help prevent foodborne illness. These include:

Dairy 101Learn the impact of dairy farm practices on the quality and composition of raw milk. Take home a working knowledge of how dairy prices are established. Acquire an appreciation of government requirements for dairy plants, including FSMA’S PCHF regulation. Gain exposure to milk chemistry and microbiology (including dairy cultures) and an in-depth overview of dairy processing technologies. Get hands-on practical knowledge of dairy laboratory testing systems and capabilities.

Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8

Cost: $550 through October 7

All courses include access to the exhibits at PROCESS EXPO, as well as all other PROCESS EXPO U courses, including courses produced in partnership with the Food Safety Summit.

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Experience augmented reality holograms and training simulations. Stop by the augmented reality booth to learn how to create a smarter workplace at your plant using this exciting technology.

BUY[it]The fall is the perfect time to make purchases for the upcoming year, and the

500+ PROCESS EXPO exhibitors can help you through the buying process for your entire line.

PROCESS EXPO is a horizontal show — come prepared to talk to manufacturers about your needs across all your product categories. Most equipment can be easily customized to work across all types of food and beverage processing and packaging. At PROCESS EXPO, you will find new innovations in the following areas:

• Aseptic Processing Equipment

• Baking Equipment • Batching • Chillers • Cleaning Equipment

and Supplies • Consultants • Conveyors • Cooling/Heating/

Drying • Engineering Services • Facility Maintenance • Filtration

• Food Packaging Materials

• Freezers • Grinders • Heat Exchangers • HPP • Liquid and Dry

Mixers • Mixing Tanks • Pasteurizer Systems • Process Management • Project Management • Pumps

• Sanitation Supplies and Equipment

• Sanitizing Equipment • Slaughter • Slicers • Tanks • Tubing and Piping • Valves • Washing Equipment • Wastewater

Management • Water Treatment • And Many More

To search exhibitors by company name, product category, or industry sector, visitwww.myprocessexpo.com/exhibit-hall

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Meet-Ups 30-minute niche meet-ups including young professionals, women’s leadership, and professionals in food safety, packaging, and technology.

Beer Garden Open each day of PROCESS EXPO as a casual networking spot, including an Oktoberfest reception.

Tours Helpful ambassadors will show you where to find exhibitors who serve each of the industry segments and help you more quickly identify manufacturing solutions that you need.

Innovations Showcase On Day 1 of PROCESS EXPO, head over to the Innovations Showcase Theater to hear contest finalists pitch their newest products, technology, or equipment and to vote for the People’s Choice Awards!

Quad This student-oriented section of the exhibit hall will feature information on the FPSA Job Board, an AMSA e-Poster Exhibition, and more. The Quad will also be the meeting point for student tours.

EXPERIENCE[it]Whether it’s your first time attending PROCESS EXPO or you’re a returning guest looking for new strategies and trends to integrate into your business, the following on-site activities are designed to enhance your experience.

The leadership breakfast includes a guest speaker and opportunities to learn how you can boost your career and increase the number of women involved in all aspects of our industry.

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October 8–11, 2019 • McCormick Place • Chicago, IL USA

Coming as a group? The VIP Buyers Program is open to companies that register five or more employees. Perks include private meeting rooms, Platinum Lounge access, appointment setting with exhibitors, and more!

To sign your company up, contact Nmckenzie@fpsa.org

• Unique solutions for pet food and treat manufacturers

• 500+ knowledgeable and friendly exhibitors

• Food Safety track, in partnership with the Food Safety Summit

• 25+ expert-led PROCESS EXPO U education sessions

• 5 working production lines

• 4 days of networking and learning how to keep ahead of competitors and decrease costs

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