Future of Gluten-Free Marketing With Certification
Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) June 11, 2014 -- Again, the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) will be hosting a full day industry event for business owners and marketers of gluten-free products on June 13th at the International Centre in Toronto. Leading North American marketers, researchers, consumer groups, manufacturers, retailers, auditors and laboratory experts will come together to share perspectives, obtain updates on CFIA and US FDA regulations, learn the latest market research results on this rapidly expanding $12.4 billion category.
Alice Bast, the president and Founder of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness the key note speaker is best known for her passionate approach to “Putting it into Practice - Convincing My Own Family to Get Tested for Celiac Disease.” According to Paul Valder, president of the Gluten-Free Certification Program, “Alice’s personal insights and many years of working with industry to get the message out will provide an insightful backdrop to a day of learning and networking opportunities. We are lucky to have her as our key-note speaker, Alice never fails to remind the food industry about how the safe manufacturing of gluten-free products really makes a difference in the lives of millions of North Americans.”
This event will also feature: presentations from leading retailers like Sobeys on their gluten-free marketing experiences and even a presentation on a gluten-free marketing opportunity hosted by the City of Cobourg. Additionally, a progress update on the GFCP program across North America, a 30 minute Certification Body sponsored panel discussion and Q&A, information on the funding of gluten-free projects. There will also be a $2,000 sponsorship opportunity, it is limited to the first 5 CB's, which are currently approved to audit in the GFCP and would like to provide a brief introduction about the company and the unique aspects of the GFCP certification audit process.
If you are interested in taking full advantage of this opportunity or to learn more, please reserve your company spot to participate and make a valued contribution. Please, contact Bill Green at the Allergen Control Group, ASAP at either 1-866-817-0952 X 222 or bill.green(at)allergencontrolgroup(dot)ca.
About the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP)
The GFCP is a voluntary certification program owned and operated by the Allergen Control Group Inc. and is designed to help brand owners differentiate their gluten-free products from the increasing clutter of gluten-free claims, by displaying the GFCP trademark. Based on a robust, third-party audit certification process at the manufacturing facility, the GFCP trademark verifies their ability to regularly meet the stringent GFCP requirements, when managing gluten as part of their food safety programs.
The GFCP is endorsed by North America's leading celiac organizations, the Canadian Celiac Association in Canada and the NFCA in the United States. Consumers can shop with confidence by selecting those safe, reliable and gluten-free products displaying the GFCP trademark. http://www.glutenfreecert.com
About the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is a US-based 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that drives diagnoses of celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders and improves the quality of life for those on a lifelong gluten-free diet. For more information, visit http://www.CeliacCentral.org.
About the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA)
The Canadian Celiac Association is the national voice for people who are adversely affected by gluten, and is dedicated to improving diagnosis and quality of life. Based in Mississauga, Ontario with 28 Chapters across the country, its mission includes advocacy, education, research and community support. http://www.celiac.ca
Tricia Ryan, Allergen Control Group, http://www.glutenfreecertification.ca, +1 866 817 0952 Ext: 230, [email protected]
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