Meat + Poultry - November 2016 - IPPE - 6

Welcome

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)
is the world's ONLY annual exposition for the feed, meat and poultry
industries, attracting thousands of industry leaders from around the
world to find solutions, network, share ideas and see equipment
used in the production, processing and packaging of meat, poultry,
eggs and feed products - all under one gigantic roof. This year the
trade show floor is the largest ever with more than 525,000 sq. ft. of
exhibits. With more than 30,000 anticipated attendees and 1,150-plus
exhibitors, it is truly the international marketplace for meat, poultry
and feed industry purchasing decision makers.
IPPE education programs and workshops will be held Monday, Jan.
30, 2017, through Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, and will include more than
80-plus hours of programs focused on current industry issues and
topics. Kicking off the first part of Expo week, the education program
schedule will include the "International Poultry Scientific Forum," a
Spanish-speaking only "Technical Seminar for Maximizing the Efficiency of the Poultry Industry" and a new "Worker Safety Conference
for the Meat & Poultry Industry"...not to mention the ever popular
"Pet Food Conference."
We also invite everyone to attend the many new education programs
offered, which include sessions on food safety, consumer trends and
international trade. As our industry is constantly changing, we have
added these new sessions to address timely areas and issues. A comprehensive description of all the education programs offered during
IPPE is listed inside. You will not want to miss these great programs
that will deliver solutions for your company.
Fun activities are also planned for attendees including a chili cook-off,
hot wing eating contest and beef, pork, chicken and turkey cutting and
cooking demonstrations. Be sure to visit the Welcome Reception on
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Georgia Aquarium.

MEAT+ POULTRY / IPPE PROCESSOR'S HANDBOOK 2017

We would like to provide a special thank you to the following sponsors who make it possible for members of our organizations to attend
for free. The Members to Atlanta (M2A) program ensures access for
our entire industry to take advantage of this event. This exclusive,
online program is available for member firms of the American Feed
Industry Association, North American Meat Institute and US Poultry
& Egg Association engaged in the production of poultry, egg, meat
and feed products. M2A is supported through the sponsorship of
these elite exhibiting companies: Arm and Hammer, Aviagen, Biomin,
Ceva Animal Health, Cobb-Vantress, Diamond V, Elanco Animal
Health, Heat and Control, Huvepharma, Incubation Systems, Inc.,
Jamesway Incubator Co., Kemin, Lumis Enzymes, Soybean Meal
Information Center, Zoetis and Watt Global Media. We sincerely
appreciate these companies continued support of the M2A program.
Once again, we are proud to welcome the College Student Career
Program. For more than 40 years, this program has attracted approximately 600 graduating students from 30 universities throughout
the U.S. and internationally. These students interview for jobs and
internships with industry firms.
This event is the annual flagship of each of our organizations, and
we thank you again for supporting our industries by attending the
2017 IPPE.

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