FDA Food Traceability Rule Webinar – December 7th @ 10:00 am PST

The FDA will hold an informational webinar on December 7 at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm PST on its recently released Food Traceability final rule issued under FSMA. FDA will provide an overview of the rule, explain what foods and entities are covered and what are exempt, and discuss the recordkeeping requirements.

To register for the event, visit Register for the Webinar.

Decarbonization Road Mapping Webinar – December 8th @ 9:00 am PST

As companies develop ambitious carbon reduction goals, they will need a plan or roadmap to guide them in achieving those reductions. This free ENERGY STAR webinar will explore the process and approaches two ENERGY STAR partner companies are using to develop corporate and site level decarbonization road maps. To register for this event, visit Decarbonization Road Mapping

The 2022 Business & the Environment Conference Dec. 6-7

Food Northwest is pleased to be a Supporting Sponsor of the 2022 Business & The Environment: Conference • Expo. This annual event is presented by the Northwest Environmental Business Council and takes place at the Holiday Inn Portland Columbia Riverfront on December 6-7. This unique conference brings together regulated companies, municipalities, environmental consultants, attorneys, and regulators for learning, networking, and business development. This conference is a must-attend event to learn more about environmental compliance.

For conference details, visit https://businessandenvironment.com. Members of Food Northwest receive a 20% discount off the standard registration. Use comp code FOODNW22.

Washington GOP Releases “Power Washington” Energy Plan

At a press conference on November 29, Washington State Republican senators released their “Power Washington” energy plan. The plan responds to current state policies and regulations that aim to eliminate natural gas, mandate electric vehicles, ban new gas-powered vehicles in 2035, and support dam breaching. Senator Curtis King, R-Yakima, advised that the state needs a plan that is “rational, reasonable and then reliable to address our energy and climate needs.” He said that the Republican’s plan advocates “an all-of-the-above approach” and a power grid that is reliable using all sources of energy. The plan includes seven main goals King explained and “thoughtful common-sense ideas that get us where we need to go.” Food Northwest attended a presentation of the plan by Senator King to the AWB Energy Committee earlier this month.

For more information and a copy of the plan, visit https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/gop-releases-power-washington-energy-plan-for-2023-legislative-session/article_6588671c-701b-11ed-955b-efa1b6809491.html