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SUMMARY:Master Food Safety & Protect Your Brand: A Step-by-Step HACCP Guide for Fine Chocolate Makers
DESCRIPTION:Bulletproof Your Facility and Build Consumer TrustDate & Time: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. ETLocation: Live Online via ZoomCost: FREE for FCIA Members | $75 for Non-MembersIn the fine chocolate industry\, your brand's reputation relies on quality\, flavor\, and uncompromised food safety. A single safety issue or facility contamination event can disrupt production\, damage retail relationships\, and compromise customer trust.Whether you operate a boutique bean-to-bar kitchen or manage a growing manufacturing facility\, having a structured food safety system is essential.Join food safety experts Lisa Petro and Joshua Frank from CD Food Consulting Services for an actionable\, industry-focused webinar: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): Plan Ahead to Address Food Safety Problems. You will gain a clear roadmap to identify\, prevent\, and manage food safety risks across your entire operation.What You Will LearnThis session simplifies complex regulatory requirements into practical steps tailored for chocolate makers\, chocolatiers\, and supply chain partners.HACCP Fundamentals & The 12 Steps: Understand the core principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and walk through the 12 essential steps to build a customized\, compliant food safety plan.Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP): Master best practices for testing post-tempering facility surfaces to detect and prevent pathogens where exposed chocolate is most vulnerable.Supplier Verification Programs: Learn how to vet and verify cacao brokers\, ingredient suppliers\, and packaging vendors to ensure strict safety standards long before materials arrive at your door.Meet Your InstructorsLisa Petro & Joshua Frank from CD Food Consulting ServicesLisa Petro and Joshua Frank bring extensive experience in food safety compliance\, quality assurance\, and preventive controls. Their practical consulting approach helps food producers build robust safety systems that fit real-world production environments without sacrificing operational efficiency.Who Should Attend?Bean-to-bar chocolate makersChocolatiers and confectionersProduction managers and QA specialistsCacao brokers and ingredient suppliersCraft food entrepreneurs scaling productionSecure Your Spot TodayProtect your brand\, your facility\, and your customers by taking control of your food safety strategy.Pricing:FCIA Members: Included with membership (Free)Non-Members: $75.00
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><span style="font-size:17pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Bulletproof Your Facility and Build Consumer Trust</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Date &amp\; Time:</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. ET</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Location:</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;Live Online via Zoom</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Cost:</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;FREE for FCIA Members | $75 for Non-Members</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">In the fine chocolate industry\, your brand&#39\;s reputation relies on quality\, flavor\, and uncompromised food safety. A single safety issue or facility contamination event can disrupt production\, damage retail relationships\, and compromise customer trust.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Whether you operate a boutique bean-to-bar kitchen or manage a growing manufacturing facility\, having a structured food safety system is essential.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Join food safety experts&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Lisa Petro</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Joshua Frank</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;from&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">CD Food Consulting Services</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;for an actionable\, industry-focused webinar:&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): Plan Ahead to Address Food Safety Problems</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">. You will gain a clear roadmap to identify\, prevent\, and manage food safety risks across your entire operation.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:4pt\;"><span style="font-size:17pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">What You Will Learn</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">This session simplifies complex regulatory requirements into practical steps tailored for chocolate makers\, chocolatiers\, and supply chain partners.</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">HACCP Fundamentals &amp\; The 12 Steps:</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;Understand the core principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and walk through the 12 essential steps to build a customized\, compliant food safety plan.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP):</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;Master best practices for testing post-tempering facility surfaces to detect and prevent pathogens where exposed chocolate is most vulnerable.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Supplier Verification Programs:</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;Learn how to vet and verify cacao brokers\, ingredient suppliers\, and packaging vendors to ensure strict safety standards long before materials arrive at your door.</span></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:4pt\;"><span style="font-size:17pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Meet Your Instructors</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Lisa Petro &amp\; Joshua Frank from&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:italic\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">CD Food Consulting Services</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Lisa Petro and Joshua Frank bring extensive experience in food safety compliance\, quality assurance\, and preventive controls. Their practical consulting approach helps food producers build robust safety systems that fit real-world production environments without sacrificing operational efficiency.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:4pt\;"><span style="font-size:17pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Who Should Attend?</span></h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Bean-to-bar chocolate makers</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Chocolatiers and confectioners</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Production managers and QA specialists</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Cacao brokers and ingredient suppliers</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Craft food entrepreneurs scaling production</span></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:4pt\;"><span style="font-size:17pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Secure Your Spot Today</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Protect your brand\, your facility\, and your customers by taking control of your food safety strategy.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Pricing:</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">FCIA Members:</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;Included with membership (Free)</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Non-Members:</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;$75.00</span></li></ul></body></html>
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