The FoodStar Insurance program has been specifically developed to reward those food-manufacturing organizations, which have demonstrated their commitment, to a continual improvement process via a third party food safety management system, certification. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Aviva Canada is one of Canada's leading property and casualty insurance groups. We provide home, auto, leisure and lifestyle, group and business insurance to more than three million customers. With over 3,000 employees in more than 40 locations across the country, and a broad network of over 1,700 independent broker partners, we take strength from our people and pride ourselves on being a driving force in the Canadian insurance industry today.

Aviva Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based Aviva plc, the world's sixth-largest insurance group. Aviva plc combines insurance, savings and investment products under a single strong brand, focused on providing over 53 million customers with prosperity and peace of mind.

http://www.avivacanada.com/

McCuaig Insurance Limited has its roots firmly established in Milton, serving the community for over 90 years from the town's historic downtown core. In 1912, the doors first opened as Tom Ramshaw Insurance, with the company operating under the leadership of its founder for 45 years. In 1957, Robert McCuaig, a seasoned insurance professional, moved to Milton and bought the Main Street business. He was eager to strike out on his own with the extensive experience he had gained working for a large insurance company in Toronto.

The McCuaig family settled in Milton to live and work in the community. The family-owned business of McCuaig Insurance continues to be nurtured by three generations, starting with grandfather Robert McCuaig, to our present-day partnership of father Peter McCuaig and daughter Melissa.

Long-term employees, with as many as 30 years of service, are an extended part of this insurance family. Today, our team of insurance professionals continues our strong commitment to taking care of insurance needs in the Milton community.

http://mccuaiginsurance.com/

Paul Valder Consulting Inc. (PVC) shares a passion for collaboration with only the very best industry leaders to deliver affordable first-in-class consulting, coaching, dynamic training services, and personalized project management.

Our strong value proposition forms the basis for a successful business continuity plan for our clients. We are committed to providing the most up-to-date industry information. Our goal is to ensure that our clients continue to maintain an enhanced competitive position, together with the most cost effective and measurable risk based solutions, for the organization.

The PVC management group, which includes our Independent Leadership Team (ILT), provides clients with the most up to date essential services and technology through our ongoing participation in regional, national and global stakeholder events.

http://www.paulvalderconsulting.com/

Food manufacturing has unique challenges. Supply chains are dynamic. Margins are thin. Product safety and risk are always a concern. And raw material and ingredient variablity increase these complexities and challenges.

TraceGains takes these challenge head-on by reducing cost and improving quality – automatically.

This seeming contradiction is accomplished by giving you powerful new tools to automatically mange suppliers, ingredients, and the many variable outcomes. Data is automatically collected and immediately turned into actionable intelligence.

TraceGains provides subscription services to two complementary solutions—Supplier Compliance and Supplier Impact—that make your supply chain more transparent and your suppliers more accountable, without requiring any process changes from your suppliers.

As a result manufacturing processes are improved because you've significanlty reduced ingredient variability, the cost of manufacturing, and the cost of poor quality. Ultimately, risk is also reduced. You will finally have instant knowledge on how individual suppliers affect your risk, quality, yield, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Supplier Compliance and Supplier Impact are online applications delivered as software-as-a-service, that deploy in weeks (we do the majority of the configuration for you), and require no captial expenditure. Further, since we do most of the heavy lifting, including helping to on-board your suppliers (who incur no cost at all), implementation is accomplished in a few short weeks, and no support from your IT department is required.

http://www.tracegains.com/

At QMI – SAI Global, we're not only North America's leading management systems registrar, we're also a leader in helping you use the registration process to make real and lasting improvements in your business. We understand that obtaining a registration certificate isn't the end of your management systems journey. It's a milepost in your continuing pursuit of business excellence.

That's why the entire team at QMI – SAI Global is focused not only on evaluating your business processes against rigorous ISO or industry standards, but also on understanding how compliance with those standards can improve the efficiency, economy and profitability of your operations.

OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), Tier 1 suppliers, industry groups, regulatory authorities and others are now focusing greater attention on the tangible impact your company's registration has on improving quality and customer satisfaction, reducing defects or environmental incidents, and other measures of performance. QMI – SAI Global understands this. No other registrar is better equipped to help you use the registration process to improve business performance.

More Knowledgeable, Better Informed

QMI – SAI Global has registered more than 24,000 manufacturing and service locations to a wide range of ISO and industry standards for quality and environmental systems. We are also involved in the standards development process. Our experience and involvement equip us with in-depth technical knowledge, awareness of your specific business challenges, complete understanding of the standards you must meet, and insight into the practical application of those standards.

http://www.qmi.com/

Cintas operates more than 390 facilities in the U.S. and Canada, including four manufacturing plants and eight distribution centers that employ more than 30,000 people.

Company revenues were $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2009. Net income for the year was $226 million, and earnings per diluted share were $1.48.

Cintas was founded by Richard T. Farmer, Chairman Emeritus. Scott Farmer was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2003 and Bob Kohlhepp serves as Chairman of the Board.

Visit the official Cintas YouTube Channel to view videos produced by Cintas about our employee-partners, the company's goodwill, our corporate contributions as well as news clips from television broadcasts.

Become a fan of Cintas on Facebook and follow Cintas on Twitter to get the latest on new Cintas products, services, contests and events. Connect with others to share your comments and experiences with Cintas. Join us and learn why at Cintas, the Spirit truly is the difference!

http://www.cintas.ca/

SGS has been established in Canada since 1948. We provide auditing, monitoring, inspection, sampling and laboratory testing for raw materials, bulk, containerized and finished products.

SGS has a strong presence in all major ports and trading hubs across the country and around the world. With a staff of over 1200 employees and more than 80 locations from coast-to-coast, we can provide:

• Both traditional and innovative services, tailored to your needs
• Fast, accurate results
• Experienced, professional and dedicated personnel dedicated to exceeding your expectations.
• Your one-stop solutions shop
• A cost-effective & competitive package
• Local service for all global products offered by SGS

http://www.ca.sgs.com/

You need accurate, reliable lab results. Analysis you can rely on. At Laboratory Services, that's our specialty. For over 30 years we've been delivering rock- solid results for clients in agriculture, food and beverage, corporate and research sectors. With strong alliances in industry, government and academic sectors, we offer a well-rounded perspective and approach to solving your analytical needs. With state-of-the-art technology and over 150 professionals on staff, we have the technology and expertise you require. In some cases we have capabilities that are unmatched anywhere in Canada.

Laboratory Services has three integrated operational units that work together to provide comprehensive services to our vast array of clients. Each unit is equipped and staffed to address the existing and emerging issues in each field. Our dedicated Animal Health Laboratory specializes in determining the health of livestock, poultry, horses and pets and providing disease surveillance in the province of Ontario. The Food and Agriculture industry sectors are well served by our additional and diverse range of services: DNA analysis, nutritional composition of food products, agro-chemical testing and specialized microscopy are just a few. In addition we provide compliance, regulatory and food safety testing services whether your business is fruit, meat, or the milk produced by over 5000 dairy producers in Ontario.

Our commitment to excellence, both in our technology and our people, means that your results are reliable. We want your experience of Laboratory Services to leave just one impression with you: trust.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/labserv/

With more than a half-century in the pest control industry, PCO Services knows better than anyone what it takes to get rid of pests. Through its acquisition by Orkin in 1999, PCO Services gained another century of expertise serving Canada's unique pest control needs. Our professionals have set the Canadian standard for pest management and prevention in all categories of business - from residential to commercial to manufacturing, industrial, shipping, mining, grain and government.

We're always looking for smarter ways to manage pests. PCO Services' seasoned technicians are the best trained in the business and are well versed in the latest tools and techniques. Often, we work with customers and communities to find "greener" solutions to their pest problems - in fact, many of the communities we service use only organic materials.

In every situation, our solutions are backed by the industry's most comprehensive guarantees, so you can be confident that you'll see results. We are.

http://www.orkincanada.ca/en-ca/

dicentra is a leading international scientific and regulatory consulting firm with specialized expertise in the areas of natural health products, dietary supplements, OTCs, foods and cosmetics.

For years, we have been helping clients resolve complex scientific issues, develop safe and effective market-leading products, and facilitate timely regulatory global approvals. dicentra has advised hundreds of major, medium and small-sized companies, financial institutions, governments, associations, law firms and individual investors on the regulatory and scientific aspects of product creation and maintenance. We have been directly involved in the successful development of hundreds of leading products in North America and throughout the world.

Our on-staff professionals include naturopathic doctors, medical doctors, quality control experts and former government officials to handle all of your scientific and regulatory needs.

From concept to shelf, we can help.

http://www.dicentra.ca/

Advancing Diagnostics to Improve Public Health

A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 45 years, bioMérieux is present in more than 150 countries through 39 subsidiaries and a large network of distributors. In 2010, revenues reached €1.357 billion with 87% of sales outside of France.

bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions (reagents, instruments, software) which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. Its products are used for diagnosing infectious diseases and providing high medical value results for cancer screening and monitoring and cardiovascular emergencies. They are also used for detecting microorganisms in agri-food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

http://www.biomerieux.com/

For more than a decade, the Food Safety Network (FSN) has been Canada's most comprehensive and trusted centre of information and research on food safety issues. As an independent, non-profit organization, the FSN provides a unique and reliable service using current food safety knowledge to help consumers and health professionals make informed decisions.

The FSN team of experienced, professional researchers based at the University of Guelph is dedicated to inform people about food safety issues and reducing food-related illnesses in Canada by:

1. Collecting and analyzing current information on food safety from credible Canadian and international sources;
2. Communicating evidence-based information to Canadians and to the international community through various methods including the Internet, publicly-available documents and a toll-free phone line.

Through careful and detailed analysis of all available private and public research materials, the FSN provides balanced, accurate and objective food safety information without affiliation to any private or government organization. The FSN can also perform in-depth analysis and evaluation of research with emphasis on specific aspects of food safety.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/foodsafetynetwork/home

The Global Food Safety Resource Centre, also known as the GFSR Centre, is a unique online resource, designed to meet the growing needs of food industry stakeholders throughout the supply chain, who share a commitment to food safety and quality management systems worldwide. Our mission is to aid businesses to develop safe food practices.

How to access the Global Food Safety Resource Centre

To find valuable food safety resources including qualified food safety experts in the Global Food Safety Network or additional food safety related information and events, you must sign up to become a Member first. To sign up for your complimentary free Membership and to receive your login username and password, please go to Registration Overview and click on the Member link. After Registration is complete you will gain full access to the site upon logging in.

Why the need for the GFSR Centre?

In response to consumer demand, manufacturers are being asked to develop food safety and quality programs to ensure their supply chain is safe and secure. In many instances retailers are asking their food suppliers to be certified to a global standard. The Global Food Safety Resource Centre's mandate is to provide players, throughout the global food community, with an unparalleled opportunity to search and connect to qualified specialists and resources as they begin to adopt or implement one of the global food safety schemes.

Challenges Facing the Food Industry

The food industry is challenged with identifying individuals or organizations that have the capability of delivering food safety and quality expertise. The GFSR Centre can provide convenient access to those specialized experts and a variety of resources to help meet your food safety initiatives.

Membership Privileges Include:

Members of the food industry can save time and money using our unique search tool to connect with Qualified Specialists from all areas of the food supply chain. Members can easily locate qualified Independent Specialists or Corporations by food category, geographic location, certification(s) and language(s) to meet their food safety and quality initiatives.

Opportunities for Independent and Corporate Specialists

For the first time ever, Qualified Specialists such as: Consultants, Auditors, Trainers, Inspectors or Speakers, now have a means to affordably and effectively market their expertise and qualifications. By registering online, Independents and Corporate Specialists can ensure that companies seeking their services can contact them directly.

GFSR your Global Food Safety Resource Centre

GFSR provides a one-stop-shop when it comes to resources and business solutions when it comes to Food Safety. Members can search for Qualified Specialists; learn about standards and the processes required for certification, discover Food Science and Technology, source articles, whitepapers and blogs, watch videos or become updated on the latest international news and events involving food safety. We have made our website user-friendly with straightforward navigation with hopes that you will return to visit again and again.

Our Vision:

The Global Food Safety Resource Center Inc. will become a trusted source to the global food industry by providing qualified experts and impartial information towards achieving a safe and secure food supply. www.globalfoodsafetyresource.com

Corporate Responsibility:

Through its "Take a Bite out of Hunger" initiative, GFSR is promoting that food businesses consider donating surplus food, which meet recognizable food safety standards, by giving to local food banks or organizations, to help those in need.

http://globalfoodsafetyresource.com/