New Jersey Food Council
30 West Lafayette St., Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609/392-8899
Fax: 609/396-6571
Email: mailto:njfc@njfoodcouncil.com

NJFC ATTENDS JERSEY FRESH BREAKFAST WITH GOVERNOR CORZINE
This week, the New Jersey Food Council and member produce managers were invited to the Governor’s Mansion with Governor Corzine, Department of Agriculture Secretary Kuperus and the State’s Agriculture community to reaffirm the industry’s strong support for the successful “Jersey Fresh” branding program.

At the event, State Agriculture officials discussed the value of the program including the newly launched “Jersey Seafood” brand as well as a new milk campaign to be launched on August 6, 2007.  Jersey Fresh milk products will be made from milk that is 100 percent from local New Jersey Farms.  To find out more information on the Jersey Fresh Milk please contact Dan Wunderlich at the State Department of Agriculture at (609) 292-6382.

NJFC members continue to view the “Jersey Fresh” program as a valuable marketing tool to promote locally farmed New Jersey products, which meet the highest standards of quality and freshness available to New Jersey consumers. 

NJFC AND MEMBERS DISCUSS WEIGHTS & MEASURES ISSUES WITH MORRIS COUNTY OFFICIALS
Earlier this week, NJFC facilitated a meeting between NJFC members and Bob Alviene, Superintendent of the Morris County Office of Weights and Measures, to discuss enforcement protocols, member concerns and Weights & Measures best practices at retail.

At the meeting, the group discussed the need for an inspection guide to help educate food retailers on compliance issues and to work together on specific company concerns.   

NJ DIVISION OF TAXATION UNVEILS SALES TAX GUIDE
With recent revisions made to the State Sales and Use Tax law, the NJ Division of Taxation has released a New Jersey Sales Tax Guide to assist business in the application of the tax.  To access the guide, please visit: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/pubs/sales/su4.pdf

NJFC ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE TO MEET NEXT WEEK
A meeting of the NJFC Environment Committee will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the Crown Plaza in Monroe beginning at 10:00 a.m.

At the meeting, NJFC intends to re-invigorate the Environment Committee and undertake an aggressive program to help our members learn about important environmental programs and take a proactive role in environmental responsibility.  In addition, the Committee will begin to work on a new “Green Agenda for the Food Distribution Industry.” 

The NJFC “Green Agenda” will continue to endorse the reinvigorating of recycling, pursue opportunities for food waste composting, develop voluntary plastic shopping bag recycling initiatives, support the Clean Communities program, develop energy efficiency and incentive programs and partner with State departments and agencies on environmental initiatives. 

NJFC ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY!
The NJFC Annual Golf Outing will be held this Monday July 23, 2007 at the Suburban Golf Club in Union, New Jersey. 

The Annual Event features 18 holes of spectacular golf with a choice of A.M. or P.M. shot-gun starts and provides networking opportunities with top New Jersey Food industry executives.  A continental breakfast will be served along with a delicious BBQ luncheon overlooking the beautiful course.  The event will close with an open bar cocktail reception with hearty carving stations, mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres, international foods and hot dishes.  Also featured will be golf awards, spectacular door prices and raffles for participants.

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