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The Ohio Food Industry Summit is returning on April 8th, 2025! This premier annual event brings together key stakeholders in the food industry to discuss emerging trends, share insights, and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration. Want to get your brand in front of the leading food companies in Ohio? Become a sponsor today and position your company as a key player in this vital sector. As a sponsor, you'll showcase your commitment to innovation, connect with industry leaders, and gain unique brand exposure. Visit our website to explore sponsorship options and benefits: https://ow.ly/GW7650SUFah Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the advancement of Ohio’s food industry. Secure your spot today! #OhioFoodSummit #SponsorshipOpportunity #FoodIndustry #Networking #Innovation #whatshappeningFriday

Discover how Smart Food Manufacturing can transform your food processing operations! Our infographic covers: MES Integration: Real-time data collection and decision-making. ERP Selection: Centralized business management. Data Acquisition System Design: Accurate data collection and integration. Production Capacity Modeling: Optimize production output and efficiency. Learn how these comprehensive solutions can help you make data-driven decisions, achieve scalable integration, and optimize both daily and long-term operations. Ready to transform your production process? Check out our infographic to see the benefits Smart Food Manufacturing can bring to your business. #SmartFoodManufacturing #FoodProcessing #Innovation #FoodIndustry #Technology #FoodTech #Efficiency #foodThursday

Join us for next week for "Transforming the Food System in Ohio," featuring an in-depth presentation by Paul Freedman, Director of the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center. Paul will share insights on how the Center is transforming Ohio’s food system through Coordination, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building. This is a valuable opportunity for business leaders, farmers, and supporters of agriculture to learn about innovative approaches and resources available to enhance the food industry in Northwest Ohio. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gvevPShc

Attention Northwest Ohio Manufacturers! We're partnering with Sustainment to help you join the leading manufacturing community and connect with your customers. Highlight your capabilities, broaden industry connections, and work faster with this secure platform. Contact our CIFT team today to learn more about how you can benefit. - https://ow.ly/zFWr50SRwTF #manufacturingTuesday #NorthwestOhio #Manufacturing #IndustryConnections #CIFT #Sustainment

Our team member Kareem Hammuda had an incredible experience representing The Mustard Man (Tim Campbell) at the ECRM Condiments, Sauces & Spreads, Summer Session on July 22-23, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV! The Mustard Man are mustard products that are from a beloved family recipe and have become a staple at tailgates and parties. These delicious mustard's are amazing on everything from sausage links to veggies and snack foods. At the event, we pitched to 17 buyers from international and national retailers and distributors. We able to make connections with buyers even beyond direct product interests, particularly during ECRM dinners and lunch hours. It was an awesome experience that highlighted the potential of the CIFT Buyer Connect program, and we look forward to helping more small businesses get their products in front of major buyers. Our teams participation in events like these is part of our mission to help small food businesses grow and scale. By connecting with major buyers and understanding market demands, we help small businesses to succeed and thrive in our competitive industry. #whatshappeningFriday #CIFT #MustardMan #ECRM2024 #FoodIndustry #SmallBusinessSupport #BuyerConnect #FoodBroker #InternationalBusiness

Food safety is the cornerstone of any successful food processing company. It not only ensures customer safety but also protects your company's reputation and enhances operational excellence. Effective food safety programs prevent hazards that compromise product quality and consumer health, reinforcing a commitment to delivering safe and reliable food products. For example, training your workforce in food safety can lead to heightened consumer trust and compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. Avoiding recalls is crucial, as preventing issues is far less costly than addressing them afterward. Key training areas include HACCP, PCQI, and Internal Auditor Training. There are many more benefits for enhanced food safety initiatives for any food processor. Learn more about these and access valuable resources by visiting our website - https://lnkd.in/gd7cPsVk #foodThursday #FoodSafety #QualityControl #HACCP #RegulatoryCompliance #FoodProcessing #CustomerTrust #OperationalExcellence #FoodIndustry #SafeFood

Join us for "Transforming the Food System in Ohio," featuring an in-depth presentation by Paul Freedman, Director of the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center. Paul will share insights on how the Center is transforming Ohio’s food system through Coordination, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building. This is a valuable opportunity for business leaders, farmers, and supporters of agriculture to learn about innovative approaches and resources available to enhance the food industry in Northwest Ohio. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gvevPShc

Northwest Ohio manufacturers, unlock your potential with Value Stream Mapping! Discover how to boost efficiency and streamline processes. Read more: Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Value Stream Mapping - at https://ow.ly/s7Mh50SNqq4 #manufacturingTuesday #NorthwestOhio #Efficiency #ValueStreamMapping #Manufacturing #Innovation #ProcessImprovement

Today, we are proud to highlight PCU Automation (Production Control Units), a member of CIFT’s Consortium dedicated to the safety, quality, and reliability of your manufacturing process while driving the future of factory automation and robotics. Since its founding in 1946, PCU Automation has evolved to meet the changing demands of manufacturing while maintaining its innovative spirit. With a mission to make life easier for manufacturers by providing superior service, solutions, and systems, PCU Automation focuses on solving manufacturing problems and delivering the highest quality solutions with unparalleled responsiveness. What sets PCU Automation apart is their commitment to customized automation solutions and process equipment tailored to end-users and tier suppliers across multiple industries. With 150 years of embedded engineering experience, their team excels in PLC, HMI & drives, vision systems, robotics, and programming software. They offer comprehensive in-house services, including project management, engineering, fabrication & sheet metal work, machining, painting, panel assembly, final assembly, and more. PCU Automation is a market leader in fluid dispensing solutions and continues to innovate in automation applications, tooling, and fill adapters. Their vision is to become the indispensable extension of your business, helping you achieve trouble-free product launches and maximized uptime. They work to create a collaborative environment that drives success. We are excited to work with PCU Automation and support their continued innovation and leadership in the manufacturing industry. Together, we look forward to helping the food industry grow and thrive.

At CIFT, we believe in living up to our values every day. We've continued our ongoing effort to encourage our teammates to embody our core values, with our current focus on "Passion." Passion drives everything we do. We approach our work with enthusiasm and take pride in the impact our efforts have on our industry and community. We are impact-focused, understanding that the success of our partnerships is how we measure our success. To foster this value, we're encouraging team members to share anecdotes of fellow CIFT team members exemplifying passion. By celebrating these stories, we aim to inspire and motivate each other to continue working with enthusiasm and dedication. How do you and your organization work to live up to your values? We'd love to hear. Please share in the comments! #whatshappeningFriday #CIFTValues #Teamwork #Culture