Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety
CRIFS regularly offers workshops and seminars to engage key stakeholders in academia, government and industry in discussions grounded in its four key thematic areas: Microbial Food Safety, Improving the Safety and Quality of Dairy Foods, Antimicrobial Resistance, and One Health.
Workshops
Rapid Microbiology: A Workshop for the Food Industry | May 12-14, 2025 | REGISTER
Developed with support from Neogen, one of the foremost providers of rapid methods for the food, beverage and agriculture industries, this highly interactive hands-on workshop combines concepts with real-world applications. Participants will learn best practices in food microbiology testing including sample preparation and investigatory methods. In addition, you will have the opportunity to network and share best practices with other food safety professionals.
This workshop provides an opportunity to review current best practices in sampling plans, sample preparation, quality indicator testing, pathogen testing, metagenomics and data management and utilization. Groups will work together to solve industry case studies involving quality indicator microorganism and pathogen testing program improvement or development. In the laboratory, participants will focus on running traditional and rapid quality indicator and pathogen test methods with a food from a category of their choosing. They will also learn basic microbiological investigatory techniques to help with root cause analyses in the laboratory.
Date and Time: Monday, May 12th, 2025 8:00 AM to Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 5:00 PM
Location: University of Guelph. 465 Gordon Street. Department of Food Science, Room 128. Guelph, ON.
Agenda:
Lead Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Goodridge
Registration: Register here
Cost: Early registration price (before Feb. 28): $999 CAD | Regular price: $1199 CAD. Includes workshop materials, parking, lunch and refreshments.
Accommodations: A discount is available at the Delta Hotel Guelph for rooms booked before March 19:
Book your group rate for University of Guelph – Department of Food Science Room Block
Or call the Delta Hotel reservations line at 1-844-496-8549 and quote “U of G Department of Food Science” along with the dates to receive the group discount.
Other accommodation options can be found here.
Guelph Food Safety Seminar Series
The Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) and annual symposium began in 2004 to provide a forum in which to share timely and pertinent food safety topics. The seminars bring together people who are interested in the risk management approach to food quality and safety, to discuss issues of common interest and broaden networks.
University of Guelph | CRIFS
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors | Ontario Branch
Public Health Agency of Canada
Health Canada | NSF International
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness