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Competitiveness for Idaho Food Processors Leveraging NWFPA’s Tri-State Influence On behalf of David Zepponi, President By Dave Klick, Program Resource, Northwest Food Processors Innovation Productivity Center (IPC) For Idaho Rural Partnership Board of Directors Boise, Idaho October 13, 2010 1

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Rural Competitivenessfor Idaho Food Processors

Leveraging NWFPA’s Tri-State Influence

On behalf of David Zepponi, President

By Dave Klick, Program Resource, Northwest Food Processors Innovation Productivity Center (IPC)

For Idaho Rural Partnership Board of Directors

Boise, Idaho October 13, 2010

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• Established in 1914• Representing the 3rd

Largest NW Manufacturing Industry

• 385 Members• 150 NW Member

Processor locations (75 companies)

• 28 Staff and Contractors

An advocate for members’ interests and a resource

for enhancing member’s competitive capabilities

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Idaho Value Added Agriculture Impact 16,000 workers – Food

processing, an established industry, is the state’s and nation’s 3rd largest manufacturing sector

226 rural and urban locations throughout the state

3.6 billion GDPSource 2006 Applied Development Economics

for NWFPA Cluster Assessment & Roadmap

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Idaho Rural Pop Quiz

What percentage of NWFPA’s nine Idaho member companies have one or more plants located in “rural communities?” as identified by USDA?

a.100% b.67%c.53%d.47%e.33%

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NWFPA Idaho Processor Members and Locations

(highlighted = “rural” 15 of 20 (75%)/1. Basic American Foods -- Blackfoot, Idaho Falls,

Rexburg, Shelley 2. ConAgra Foods – Lamb-Weston -- American Falls,

Eagle, Twin Falls 3. Darigold -- Boise, Caldwell, Jerome4. Heinz Frozen Foods – Pocatello [Ontario, OR]5. McCain Foods – Burly6. Oakdell Egg Farm - Franklin7. Rite Stuff Foods -- Jerome 8. Seneca -- Buhl, Payette9. Simplot -- Aberdeen, Boise, Caldwell, Nampa,

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Northwest Rural Competitiveness

Category Idaho Oregon WashingtonWashington TotalPlants in rural towns under 50,000

87 124 85 296

NWFPA Members With Rural Plants =

66%

“Food is the bridge between rural and urban America”

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2010 – 2011 Tri-State Rural Programs ($150K RBOG – ID, OR, WA)

“Familiar” to Ag Secretary Tom Vilseck Develop a rural competitiveness action plan Establish rural clusters in ID, OR and WAFacilitate energy and productivity efficiency

collaborations and trainingEstablish rural food processors’ websitePromote Rural Energy America Program

(REAP)Provide technical support services

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NWFPA’s Open Door to Help USDA Rural Development & U.S. EDA

Meet Their Goals In Idaho and the NW NWFPA Seeks to expand its collaboration

Ready to expand initiatives for an innovation and sustainable Idaho economy

“Ready-to-Go” collaborative programs (state and/or regional) are awaiting joint funding 2011 - 2013  

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Nine Programs Responding to Rural Idaho Food Industry Needs

1. Government Affairs 2. Food Safety3. Operational Productivity4. Energy Efficiency & Roadmap5. Sustainability Mainstreaming 6. Sustainable Transportation Research7. Regional Innovation Cluster 8. Talent Pipeline & Workforce Development9. Knowledge Exchange

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1. NWFPA Government Affairs in Idaho

Veritas Advisors, LLP, Boise, Idaho Elizabeth Criner, lobbyist

Idaho legislative/regulatory issues of interest1.Animal Care Standards2.DEQ – Anti-Degradation Policy3.Health Care Policy4.Immigration5.Transportation

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2. Food Safety Information and Representation for Idaho Processors

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Customized articles on food safety, food processing, HACCP, better process control and more

Partner with University of Idaho Food Science Extension on their food safety workshops for industry.

Reciprocal memberships in advisory roles: extension is on the NWFPA OTA Committee, NWFPA is a member of University of Idaho Food Science Advisory Board.

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Advanced Technology with PNNL/BattelleFood Safety R & D (world health solution)

Listeria (Lm) Environmental Rapid TestListeria (Lm) Environmental Rapid Test

Phase 1 Technological Proof (ORInC funded)Phase 1 Technological Proof (ORInC funded)

Phase 2 Technological Adaption (uPhase 2 Technological Adaption (unfunded)nfunded)

Phase 3 Commercialization (uPhase 3 Commercialization (unfundednfunded))

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3. Operation Productivity Food TraceabilityResearching ways in which RFID can help

food safety and plant productivity

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4. Energy EfficiencyIndustry-Led Goal

Reduce energy intensity for members in ID, OR, WA by 25% in 10 years, and by 50% in 20 years with innovation and technology

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NWFPA Energy Roadmap Approach

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NWFPA Energy Programs in IdahoEnergy Intensity Baseline 12 Idaho food

processing plants participating.December 2 Energy and Operations Efficiency

Workshop in Twin Falls in cooperation with TechHelp, Idaho Power, and other Idaho partners

Industrial energy assessments and management training are planned for 2011 in Idaho rural processing plants.

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5. Sustainability Mainstreamingin the Food System

Building a Framework 17

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ID-OR Specialty Crop 2010 - 2012$157K Sustainability Initiative

Conduct research in Idaho to develop action plans from findings with sustainability metrics, curricula and education.

Enhance the marketability of Idaho specialty crop producers and processors by developing new sustainability tools.

Provide Idaho companies new resources they need to help create company-specific plans to meet their customers’ sustainability expectations.

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• Phase I ($140K Oregon research completed)

• Benchmark study showed 1,100 metric tons GHG from empty or unconsolidated loads of five companies in just one month

6. Sustainable Transportation Research

• Phase II Idaho Pilot test

• $50K (sustainability grant)

• RFP for consultants• Research collaborative

shipping opportunities.

• Facilitate training with web-based transportation management technology.

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7. NWFPA Regional Innovation ProgramAwarene

ss

Program Assistan

ce

Connection

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Innovation Services

Innovation Awareness

Public Workshops

Level 1Awareness

Executive/MgmtDiagnostics

Level 2Connection

&Learning

ToursForums,Symposi

a Innovation Paradigms

Leading Examples

Awareness & Connection Program Assistance

Level 3Project

Assistance

Online Forums &Knowledge Exchange:

Peer support

Knowledge Exchange:Roadmaps, Templates, Planning Guides, Best

Practices

Level 4Direct

Support

ERI Facilitators Support:Strategic Planning for InnovationInnovation Training and Support

ERI CertifiedConsultants and

Trainers

ExecutivesSupervisorsFront line

Our industryOther industriesFront line

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8. Talent Pipeline – Starts at the Top Executive & Management

Innovation ImmersionExecutive Business Summit – 40+ companiesRegional Exposition – 3,500 attendeesGovernance – Boards and CommitteesExecutive Roundtables – 5 underway/plannedExecutive Management Workshops

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NWFPA Working with Community / Tech Colleges: Innovation Curricula

To Train Line Workers

Hourly Leads & Supervisors

Innovation Teams

Line NNES Workers(Non-Native English Speakers)

Line NES Workers(Native English Speakers)

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Critical Skill Training Through Education Providers

Mechatronics (current)Seeking to share model program

Mechanic training (current)Builds on Washington Skill Panel leading edge work in 2006 (WTECB)

Specialized Pre-Employment Training“New American” training by partner

Idaho TechHelp for food manufacturing skill sets.

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9. Knowledge Exchange Two Key Parts

Communityof

Practice

SupportingInfrastructure

Companies & People

ForumsSymposiaPersonal Connections

NWFPA -- IPC Support

Knowledge CenterBody of KnowledgeAdvisors

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Idaho Rural Food Processors Qualify for USDA Rural Development Priorities

Create Wealth in Rural America Address Climate Change Promote Sustainable Production Provide Safe and Nutritious Food Supply

USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen A. Merrigan September 15, 2009 Relates to USDA Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015 www.usda.gov

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Seven “Ready-to-Go” Collaborative Programs for Rural Idaho

with Funding Needed!

1. Innovation workshops and knowledge sharing2. Innovation & energy efficiency roundtables3. Cross-industry innovation – energy efficiency4. Energy intensity reduction – for Idaho dairy processors 5. Rural competitiveness expansion to more

communities6. Workforce – cultural, mechatronics and mechanics 7. On-line clearinghouse for training or co-packing

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The Future Looks Bright for the Idaho Food Processor Rural Cluster Leadership is industry-driven. Private and public cluster partners

are collaborating to create new jobs.All stakeholders benefit, regardless of

size or location. Cluster-related solutions will enhance

Idaho’s food industry to compete in the global economy.

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What do you see down the road?

Idaho’s Rural Partnership Can Include Industry-Led

Rural Collaboration

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