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Important Reminders ! Airfare and Per Diem Ending 6/30 Please remember that after 6/30/02, HFMA will no longer be able provide partial reimbursements to members for airfare and lodging per diem. We were happy that the Dept. of Ag. allowed these partial reimbursements as a temporary measure to aid our member's marketing efforts after September 11. Those of you travelling from neighbor islands to the Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo should be sure to purchase airfare and submit it to us prior to June 30. Ninth Island Expo There is still room at the Ninth Island Expo. This show is getting a big boost as the governor will be attending to promote Hawaii. Group Workers Compensation Remember that the HFMA group workers comp program is still in effect! Many have found this program saves significantly in workers comp premiums. Please see page 4 for more information.
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| Trade Show Calendar | Page 3 - 4 | |
| HFMA Workers Comp Program | Page 5 | |
| Food Safety Articles |
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| Customer Finder | Page 6 | |
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Radio Show Update Many of you jumped on the chance for some free marketing by signing up for Jo McGarry's KCCN radio show and most of the times are booked. Just an update, the show time has been changed from the afternoon to the morning at 7:15 am. You would not need to be there physically - she can do a phone interview. Dean Okimoto of Nalo Farms does the weekly show with Jo McGarry (“GustoPhiles”) and every second Tuesday of the month an HFMA food manufacturing member will participate as the special guest with Jo and Dean to talk about their product, Hawaii’s agricultural industry, and Hawaii’s food manufacturing industry. HFMA members must bring some product that can be used as a giveaway prize on the show. The product must include some type of Hawaii agricultural ingredient like macadamia nuts, coffee, fruits etc. They need 5 give aways from each company so that they can promote the product once every time they have a give away on air. Be sure to listen to the show! If you are interested in checking for available times, contact Robbie Blane at [email protected] or 373-4508.
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THING Saturday, April 27, 2002
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Booth spaces run from $150 for an 8’ table under the big tent, to $250 for an event-supplied 10’ x 10’ tent (first-come, first-served basis). If you need an information packet and application form, please contact Robbie Blane at [email protected] or Barbara Santos at 808-875-0457 (on Maui) or check out www.MauiAg.org. HFMA full members will be eligible for a 40% reimbursement on approved costs associated with booth rental, air and per diem for one staff person (based on State parameters of economy air fare, one night stay at $80 interisland per diem rate), and shipping of product samples. (Shipping costs related to products for sale are not eligible.) Associate members are eligible for a 25% reimbursement. You must be a member in good standing to be eligible for this DOA reimbursement. | |
The Great Ninth Island Expo 2002 Las Vegas, May 9 to 11 2002 Stardust Hotel Casino Pavilion |
This show is being organized by the Nav Comm company and will feature made in Hawaii products. The packet includes show information, discount air and hotel package information, and Las Vegas market demographic data. HFMA full members in good standing will be eligible for a reimbursement of 40% of the booth cost through the DOA contract. (Associate members are eligible for a 25% reimbursement of booth costs.) Please contact us for your information packet as soon as possible. The deadline for the advertising and trade show guide is March 29, 2002. For more information, contact NavComm Marketing toll free at 866-473-3251 or online at www.ninthislandexpo.com, or contact Robbie Blane at [email protected] or 808-373-4508. |
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Costs: Full booth (10' x 10') regular price: $1,095, HFMA Full Member price: $480, HFMA Associate Member price: $580. Half booth (5' x 10') regular price: $547.50, HFMA Full Member price: $250, HFMA Associate Member price: $300. You must be a member in good standing to qualify for the HFMA discount. This discount only applies to booths in the HFMA pavilion. If you have any questions, call Ken Kanter, Douglas Trade Shows, at 808-261-3400 or Robbie Blane, HFMA, at 808-373-4508.
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Hawaii State Farm Fair 2002, Aloha Stadium, Oahu - on the following week ends: July 19-21, July 26-28, and August 1-4 (from 6 pm to 10 pm Thursdays and Fridays and from 12 noon to 10 pm Saturdays and Sundays)
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2002 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo June 15-19, 2002 |
There will be over 800 exhibitors from all over the world showcasing fresh applications in food science and technology, as well as improved products and services. At the 2002 IFT Food Expo, you'll be in the middle of food technology's liveliest forum for ideas, products, and human interaction. Taste, smell, touch, investigate ingredient systems for your product needs, see newest developments in processing and packaging equipment/supplies, laboratory instrumentation/equipment, and the services that support your business, explore the latest technology affecting your work, meet with people you need and who need you. There will be over 1,700 symposia, oral presentations of technical papers, poster sessions, new product and technology showcases, Hot Topics, and forums. There will be Technical Field Trips to Knott's Berry Farm Foods, a Japanese market, Peryam & Kroll Research Corp and their Sensory Testing Facility, and Callahan Winery. Because the attendance to the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo hovers around 20,000, there are only a very few convention centers in the USA that can accommodate the event. Anaheim is one of the convention centers and is closest to Honolulu, HI. The event will be held in Chicago, IL next year. This is a great opportunity for Hawaii food manufacturers to further the face-to-face exchange among global business professionals, scientists, and researchers crucial to the success of your business. Decide to attend this event and save $50 when you register by May 17! For more information,
You may log on to: http://www.am-fe.ift.org/gold.php or |
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Don't Forget About the HFMA's Workers' Compensation Insurance Program With the workers' compensation market continuing to harden, it is very worth while to take a look at HFMA's group program. The program was set up in 2001 through WorkComp Hawaii (an HMSA affiliate) and is still available for qualified members. Many members are participating and have found the program to be valuable. If you would like more information about this program and how you can benefit from it as an HFMA member, talk to your insurance agent, or call Mr. Dennis Pang of Servco Insurance Agency at (808) 540-3335. Food Safety Issues You Should Know! Since the September 11 attack, FDA has increased its emergency response capability by realigning resources for possible use to counter terrorism, and by reassessing and strengthening its emergency response plans. The agency also continues to work closely with other federal, state, and local food safety authorities and with regulatory agencies abroad to maximize coordination of efforts to protect food and to respond rapidly to evidence of threats to the food supply. Get your questions
answered about this extremely important topic at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterrqa.html The FDA also has an excellent outline of procedures to follow for keeping your food safe from tampering. This guidance is designed as an aid to operators of food importing establishments, storage warehouses, and filers. It identifies the kinds of preventive measures that they can take to minimize the risk that food under their control will be subject to tampering or criminal or terrorist actions. You can get the detailed article and check list at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/secguid2.html
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CUSTOMER FINDER: Kelli Park, Portland,
OR My husband's family is Hawaiian and my mother-in-law just came back from Hawaii and brought us some of your Portuguese Brand Sausage. I am unable to locate any here in Oregon and was wondering if you have mail order and what all the prices are. I would love to be able to get some sent here to allow for us all to enjoy it as we only had a few 5 oz. packages and have since eaten it all. It has to be the best I have ever had and would love to have a way to keep some in the freezer for when the opportunity, or craving, strikes. ******************************************************************************* Wants information on magic ice slush syrups. ******************************************************************************* I was in Hawaii got some Hula Girl Pancakes mix. How can I order the pancake mix via the net? Thank you. ******************************************************************************* We are manufacturer of Tuna jerky. We would like to look for distributor in Hawaii who like to market our products.
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Advertise in the HFMA News! Cheap Ads! Reach your fellow members! For more information and to submit ads, contact Katie Anderson at: [email protected] or by fax at (808) 595-8018. Advertising Rates: Basic
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HFMA
News
A publication of The Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association President:
Neal Arakaki (808) 841-3344 P.O.
Box 30812 To submit articles, please contact: Katie Anderson at Tel/Fax: (808) 595-8018 or e-mail: [email protected] Copyright 2002 |
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