Program

Saturday, February 18

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Orientation for Representatives from International Buying Missions

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
International Buying Missions

10:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Convention Registration

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
International Processors Council Meeting

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
AFFI International Trade Committee Meeting

4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception sponsored by Frozsun Foods

8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Industry Jam Session sponsored by Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group

Sunday, February 19

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
International Buying Missions

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
5k Fun Run/Walk
Benefitting the Frozen Food Foundation and Presented by Green Giant

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Education Session: Consumer Perceptions and the Price of Food: Perspectives and Outlook for the Frozen Food Industry

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Education Session: AFFI Logistics Committee presents Know Your Supply Chain…Grow Your Business

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Frozen Potato Products Institute Board of Directors Meeting and Annual Meeting

6:00 -7:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting Reception
Sponsored by Dreisbach Enterprises, Inc.

Monday, February 20

7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Convention Registration

7:30 – 9:15 a.m.
AFFI Annual Meeting and Keynote Breakfast sponsored by Vantix Logistics and Jasper Wyman & Son

9:30 – 11 a.m.
Frozen Food Foundation Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
International Buying Missions

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open

11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
AFFI Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting

12:30 –2:00 p.m.
AFFI Microbiology Subcommittee Meeting

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
AFFI Communication Committee presents WIPEOUT! A “Crash” Course in Crisis Communications

2:00  – 5:00 p.m.
Frozen Food Plant Tour
(Open to purchasers from international buying missions)

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Surf’s Up! Reception sponsored by Millard

Tuesday, February 21

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Convention Registration

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
AFFI Fruit & Vegetable Committee Meeting

12:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Golf Classic
Benefitting the Frozen Food Foundation and Presented by The Pictsweet Co.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Foundation Sports Award Reception

Wednesday, February 22

7:30 -8:30 a.m.
AFFI Frozen Food Convention Committee Meeting

8:30 -10:30 a.m.
AFFI Executive Committees Meeting
(Open only to AFFI Executive Committee)