TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Food Handler Training

MPO’s Food Handler Training program is one of only two that meet the requirements for training as required by Ontario Meat Regulation 31/05. Although MPO was unable to deliver our in-person workshops, we were able to proctor 56 food handler training exams and distributed 45 self-study manuals in various languages.

NEW in 2022

FHT Exams are now available online! Supervisor and Worker Exams in English are available to write online with additional languages being made available during the year. Please visit out website for more information.

Upcoming FHT Workshop Dates

June 15 - 16, 2022

November 16 – 17, 2022

Nutritional Analysis Service

MPO continued to provide this simple and cost-effective service which includes a detailed and comprehensive nutrition analysis, a report and camera-ready Nutrition Facts Panel. 41 Nutritional Analysis were performed for a variety of fresh and ready to eat meat products as well as some beverages, spice units, and sauces.

NEW in 2022

We have expanded our Nutritional Analysis service to include more options for processors. You can now select from the following option.

• Standard Nutrition Analysis

• Standard Nutrition Analysis with Ingredient Deck and Allergen Statement

• “Rush” Standard Nutrition Analysis

• “Rush” Standard Nutrition Analysis with Ingredient Deck and Allergen Statement

Mpo Supports These Industry Related Groups

Agricultural Adaptation Council

Agri-Food Management Institute

American Association of Meat Processors

Canadian Meat Council

Farm and Food Care

Food and Beverage Ontario

Food Processing Skills Canada

Ontario Food Protection Association

President’s Council

Veal Industry Advisory Committee

Sheep Industry Advisory Committee

Hog Industry Advisory Committee

Ontario Pork Grading Board

Financial Statement Summary

As of December 31, 2021, the association held net assets of $580,323 with $350,000 internally restricted as an operating reserve. Below is a breakdown of revenue and expenses indicating the percentage of total budget. The operating deficit of $1,873 realized in 2021 was lower than the Board approved budget.