Maracuja Solutions to speak at Oilseed Summit

Maracuja to Speak at Oilseed SummitLogo for conference

On September 30th, 2015 the 10th annual Oilseed and Grain Summit kicks off in Minneapolis, MN. Attendees like Ceres, Cargill, Dave’s Killer Bread, Kellogg Company, Hain Celestial, and others will listen to Maracuja Solutions’ CEO Lisa Spicka speak at the Summit’s “Organic and Non-GMO Forum”. Lisa will be speaking on two panels. The first, “Managing Co-Existence of Conventional, Non-GMO and Organic Agriculture and Chain of Custody”, will delve into the benefits of one of Maracuja’s specialties, Supply Chain Integrity Programs. Spicka will also speak in the panel “Can Industry Work Together to Support Farmers’ Right to Choose?”, along with representatives from the Organic Trade Association, Agromeris, and Oregon Tilth.

For more information and a full listing of attendees and activities, please go to http://www.oilseedandgrain.com/

When registering, use discount code ONG-SK15 for a 10% discount!

 

Gorge Grown Food Safety Workshop June 11th!

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Gorge Grown Food Safety Workshop June 11th

Lisa Spicka will be leading a food safety workshop through Gorge Grown’s Food Incubator Network on June 11th. The workshop, called Beyond the Food Handler Permit: Food Safety for Food Processing Facilities, will be held from 6-9pm at Columbia Gorge Community College. The seminar is geared towards value-added farmers and small to medium-sized food processors. Class content will combine food safety theory with workshop exercises to identify top food safety risks and possible improvements for participants’ production facilities.

Take a look at http://www.gorgegrown.com/event/FoodSafetyLisaSpicka.cfm for more information!

Global Citizen Forum

Global Citizen Forum

Spicka to Participate in Global Citizen Forum

Lisa Spicka will be participating at the Global Citizen Forum on Thunderbird campus in Glendale, AZ on March 28th, 2014. The Forum’s focus is “Involve, Evolve, Empower Global Citizenship”. Spicka will present a workshop on Supply Chain Integrity Programs and participate in a sustainability panel, called “Is Sustainability Sustainable?”. See http://www.globalcitizenforum.org for more information on the international organization, and http://magazine.thunderbird.edu/article/videos-2013-global-citizen-forum for information on Thunderbird’s GCF event in 2013.

 

“Munch the Crunch” Presentation at Provender 2013 Conference

Munch the Crunch

October 4, 2025

“Munch the Crunch” Presentation at Provender 2013 Conference

The natural and organic foods have been a fringe industry for decades, frequently referred to as an industry that plays to “granola” or “hippy” philosophies. Although organic and natural foods are beginning to be more accepted by mainstream America, believers in organic and natural foods are still faced with daily challenges to defend or explain important fundamentals to fellow citizens, whether in a retail, workforce, or social setting. This workshop explores how to overcome the granola crunch and discuss other criticisms of organic by expressing fundamental organic and natural food knowledge and principles in a
way that builds receptivity and credibility.

“State Your Case” Workshop Presentation at Provender 2013 Conference

October 3, 2025

“State Your Case” Workshop Presentation at Provender 2013 Conference

The impressive array of experience and expertise found at industry conferences and events can make it intimidating to stand in front of a group to state your case. Whether expressing an opinion or asking a question, this workshop blends lecture and hands-on activities to help you learn how to overcome inertia, gain attention, and garner respect with your fellow attendees.