Name: 2021 Meating Space - It Starts With Us
Start: 03/11/2021 12:00 PM +00:00
End: 03/11/2021 07:00 PM +00:00

Handtmann is a leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing industry that specializes in best-in-class portioning, dividing, depositing, forming and filling equipment for meat, bakery, dairy and pet food processors. Handtmann solutions provide practical value with innovative design, the strictest manufacturing standards and rugged processing technology known for operational accuracy, safety and reliability. The Handtmann group is a family owned business established and headquartered in Biberach, Germany since 1873.

Handtmann

MULTIVAC is one of the leading suppliers of integrated packaging solutions with a focus on packaging, processing, portioning, labelling and marking as well as inspection and handling.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We build our market position on an innovative and cutting-edge technology and a comprehensive product portfolio, as well as on a longterm expertise and experience.&nbsp;
Our customers benefit from our profound knowledge of processes and automation, the same as from our closeness to their business.

Multivac Canada Inc.

Dream. Grow. Thrive.
 FCC builds strong relationships and shares knowledge and expertise with thousands of customers across the country. When they succeed, we succeed. We&rsquo;re here to support entrepreneurs and believe in the future of agriculture and food. We&rsquo;re a partner, a catalyst and a champion of our industry.

FCC 

Viscofan Canada is the innovative Canadian Market leader of the full range of artificial casings for the protein and non-protein processing sector.
We also market an innovative and competitively priced line of shrink bags, flexible packaging films, netting, clips and functional additives to complete our Viscofan Group product portfolio.&nbsp;
Special emphasis on Veggie casing and Vispice technologies all with local professional technical service support.
The Viscofan Group is the world leader in casings for meat products which it distributes in over 100 countries worldwide.

Viscofan Canada

The history of our German family-owned company with headquarters in Hattersheim, near Frankfurt am Main, dates back to 1922. Research and development have been an important driver of our actions since our beginnings &ndash; yet always linked with the mission to optimise processes and profitability for our customers. It is therefore no coincidence that, thanks to more than 800 patents, we are a technology leader and a source of inspiration for the entire industry.
This innovative strength has enabled us to establish the "Zipfel", originally developed for the meat processing industry and the butcher's trade, in other food and non-food sectors as well. And the potential for this technology is not yet exhausted in many areas and industries. As the packaging solution with the clip is efficient, safe, sustainable and very economical. And can thus still be an interesting part of your future-oriented progress and success story.

PolyClip

At the Erb Group of Companies, we are your one-stop solution for all your refrigerated logistic needs. Developed from a one-person company in 1959, Erb now employs close to 1,500 people. The dedication and expertise of our employees and owner-operators have enabled us to expand and develop far beyond our founder&rsquo;s original dreams; we now offer 700 power units and 1000 refrigerated trailers. Our extensive terminal and distribution network across Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba allows us to serve your unique transportation and warehousing needs. You can trust us to deliver on our promises for all your temperature-controlled and time-sensitive shipments.&nbsp;

Erb Transport

AKR Consulting Canada Inc. was established in 2004 and are cost saving experts. Their skilled team of Technical writers and Scientists specialise in Government Funding, Energy Saving programs, Hiring &amp; Training Grants and SR&amp;ED Tax refunds for the food, meat processing and other industries.&nbsp;
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As members of FBO, MPO and CFEA, AKR Consulting Canada Inc. has got money back for many Meat and Food processing companies, year after year..

AKR Consulting Canada Inc.

Minotaur Software is a privately owned Canadian company based in Brampton, that began in 1985. We are a food manufacturing specific software developer, not a reseller of other companies software and we do all of our software development in Canada. Our goal is to offer a practical yet comprehensive software tool designed for meat processors, from kill floor through further processing, combined with intelligent service to help you get your business information connected and working for you to support your business growth.
We&rsquo;ve learned a lot over the years and believe our personal service and delivering what we promise has been the key to our growth and success. Minotaur is focused on serving growing small to mid-sized businesses. We take our role in your business very seriously and look forward to serving you and your business with integrity for many years to come.
Most of our customers are privately owned companies like us. They are looking for a close relationship with the people who write the software and like the fact that we implement and service our own programs. As such, our customers shape the development of the system. We add to the program based on understanding the industries we serve and finding out what our customers really want in the program to manage those needs. We also keep abreast of new trends in the food industry and work to ensure the program remains relevant to meeting those growing needs. If you want to deal with a company where the staff is a stable group of experienced professionals who understand their own program and listen to your needs, talk to us.

Minotaur Software

Polytarp Products is an international supplier of quality polyethylene film products since 1957. &nbsp;Our facilities include state of the art extrusion and converting equipment capable of producing single and multi-layer sheeting, tubing and bags. &nbsp;Our Engineers use in-house laboratory equipment to design polyethylene products to meet your specifications. &nbsp;Our success has been a result of close collaboration with our customers and suppliers. &nbsp;Current product lines have been developed by meeting your needs. &nbsp;Let us show you how we can fulfill your unique demands. &nbsp;We would be pleased to provide more information about us or any of our existing products upon your request.

Polytarp Products

We have one goal only &mdash; to provide a steady stream of workers for Canadian meat industry.&nbsp;
1. All our workers are guaranteed to stay for 2 or more years.
2. We provide necessary training on butchering skills.
3. We work in tandem with federal government's Agri-Pilot Immigration Program and Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (ONIP).&nbsp;
4. Our immigration lawyers handle all paperworks.
5. No placement fee for first 10 workers.

KungfuButchers — Your A-Z Skilled Worker Recruitment Service 

Carlisle Technology has specialized in plant-floor hardware and software solutions for over 30 years. Our systems have been implemented in food processing plants of all sizes across North America. The breadth of our solutions include food traceability software, small static weighing systems, and complex in-motion weighing labeling and sortation systems. Carlisle Technology&rsquo;s Symphony software is a robust and reliable Manufacturing Execution and Warehouse Management system that provides 360 degree visibility into your plant-floor production and warehouse inventory. Not only does Carlisle provide industry proven solutions, we also help maintain the systems that we sell with our expert hardware and software support teams.

Carlisle Technology Inc.

Immigration &amp; Recruitment company that has qualified butchers,both retail &amp; processing available on a closed work permit for 2 years. In addition,we can provide many other positions such as truck drivers.

Amk Global Group Limited

Supporting industry partners to increase share of Ontario Beef&nbsp;

Ontario Beef

As a strategic HR partner to the Association sector and a leader in Human Resource Solutions, The Talent Company can assist your organization with any stage of your HR lifecycle.
Learn more about our core solutions including:
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Recruitment in the Ever-Changing &ldquo;New Normal&rdquo; Nov 19, 2021 @ 9:30 - 10:30am EST
Join Joanna Kelly, VP of Recruitment Delivery at The Talent Company and our esteemed panel of Talent Acquisition professionals from various industries in this interactive format as they share current and future market insights. Discover how different kinds of organizations are adapting and adjusting to ensure they are able to engage the best talent.
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The Talent Company

Grab a cup of coffee and head over to the lounge for live networking with MPO, their supporters and sponsors.&nbsp;

Coffee Talk In the Lounge

Welcome to Meating Space 2021. In this session Derek will set us up for the day, share housekeeping information.Meat &amp; Poultry Ontario&#39;s Executive Director, Franco Naccarato and President,&nbsp; Carol Goriup will kick off the day with opening remarks from MPO.&nbsp;

Derek Boudreau

Franco Naccarato

Carol Goriup

Minister Lisa Thompson

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Todd Klink, Chief Marketing Officer at Farm Credit Canada, reflects upon the lessons he has learned from his 20+ years of leadership experience in the agriculture and food industry. His stories inspire those who are beginning or are transitioning through their leadership journeys. With his personal daily reflections, every day can be a good day.&nbsp;

Todd Klink

Agri-Food Leadership - It Starts at the Top

Stretch your legs and refresh your beverage and don&#39;t forget to pop in to visit are many exhibitors at our virtual TableTalk.&nbsp;

TableTalk + Break

Workforce 5.0: Building, Engaging and Capitalizing on the Workforce of Tomorrow.&nbsp;Finding and retaining talent is difficult in today&rsquo;s highly competitive job market. But what will happen in the next five to ten years, as younger generations with different demands enter the workforce? How will technology advancements impact the skills of our workforce?Top performing companies in Meat and Poultry industry are finding new ways to plan and prepare for the workforce of tomorrow, ensuring their business is positioned for explosive growth in the long term.Key Points:<ul><li>The four distinctions of the workforce of tomorrow (and what you need to know).</li><li>Leadership strategies for empowering today&rsquo;s younger generation of employees.</li><li>The three keys to creating a culture that starts, stays, and contributes.</li><li>Putting our best foot forward to attract talent (and generate interest).</li><li>Reimagining and retooling for our future workforce.</li></ul>

Sean Casemore

Workforce 5.0: Building, Engaging and Capitalizing on the Workforce of Tomorrow.

Virtual ExhibitsDuring your lunch hour, visit our corporate supporters and associate members as they showcase their companies in our virtual TableTalk exhibition, promoting products and services that are vital to Ontario&#39;s meat sector.

TableTalk & Lunch

Studies show us that implementing workforce best practices result in more effective recruitment, onboarding and higher levels of employee engagement, productivity, and retention. 
Join us for a one-on-one with members from our Industry Workforce Development Table (IWAT) to hear examples of ways these companies are embracing a workforce culture to address labour challenges.
Panelists:
Carol Goriup - Florence Meats Mark Carter - Halenda's Meats Mike McLauchlan - Sargent Farms
Facilitated by:
Daphne Nuys-Hall ann Laurie Nicol, Meat &amp; Poultry Ontario
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Sponsored by: MNP
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Main Stage

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