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Leduc hosts Canada's largest food processing expo

 
 
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 November 14, 2008

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Food Processing Development Centre plays host to international experts
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Leduc... Hundreds of industry representatives from around the world will converge on Leduc for the largest food processing equipment & technology expo of its kind in Canada. The two-day trade show takes place at the Food Processing Development Centre on November 20 and 21.

More than two dozen exhibitors from throughout North America and Europe will showcase leading-edge products and technology for the food processing industry. The expo features live demonstrations, including innovative hamburger equipment that creates 24,000 hand-made looking patties per hour.

The expo will play an important role in encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation in Alberta’s food processing industry. Seminars at the event include innovative packaging, market trends and opportunities, new thermo-processing cooling technology, and all-natural ingredients.

The food processing equipment and technology expo runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both November 20 and 21. The Food Processing Development Centre is located at 6309-45 Street in Leduc.
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Media inquiries may be directed to:
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Gord DeJong
Agriculture and Rural Development
Food Processing Development Centre
780-980-4889
Ag Media Line
780-422-1005
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To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.

 
 
 
 
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