The new FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, signed January 4,
represents the most sweeping overhaul of food safety legislation since
1938. U.S. food imports are growing rapidly and Michigan is an
important producer and exporter of agricultural products. A seminar
exploring trends in food import and export is being held by the Van
Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University.
Agriculture/Food Import and Export
Wednesday, January
26
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
GVSU Bicycle Factory location, 201 Front
Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
The morning session will focus on U.S. food imports which have
grown from $41 billion in 1998 to nearly $77 billion in 2009. The
session will also cover new food safety laws, food transportation and
import regulations and filing requirements.
The afternoon session will focus on exports and how agri-food
and agri-energy are a $71.3 billion industry in Michigan. Other topics
to be discussed include international marketing strategies, free trade
agreements, global food distribution and local assistance and resources.
The event is in partnership with Grand Valley’s Seidman College
of Business and Michigan Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by
Varnum, MGM, Comerica Bank and MiBiz.
For registration information visit www.vagtc.org or call (616) 331-6811.
Seminar highlights changes in food legislation
Jan 13, 2011
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