CEO Spotlight: Hear How Food Retailers Are Preparing for FSMA Compliance

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

The compliance date for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls Rule is just around the corner. ReposiTrak® recently spoke with Kevin Davis, chairman and CEO of Bristol Farms and FMI’s board of directors chairman, on what was needed at Bristol Farms for FSMA Compliance and how they decided to utilize ReposiTrak to help.

By: Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, FMI Vice President, Food Safety Programs, Food Marketing Institute The compliance date for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/09/17/2015-21920/current-good-manufacturing-practice-hazard-analysis-and-risk-based-preventive-controls-for-human">Preventive Controls Rule</a> is just around the corner. <a href="http://repositrak.com/">ReposiTrak®</a> recently spoke with Kevin Davis, chairman and CEO of <a href="http://www.bristolfarms.com/">Bristol Farms</a> and FMI’s board of directors chairman, on what was needed at Bristol Farms for FSMA Compliance and how they decided to utilize ReposiTrak to help. <a href="http://repositrak.com/why-repositrak-hear-from-our-customer-ceos-part-1/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/ceo-update-kevin-davis.tmb-large-350-.png?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="CEO update Kevin Davis" title="CEO update Kevin Davis" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /></a> <a href="http://repositrak.com/why-repositrak-hear-from-our-customer-ceos-part-1/" target="_blank">CEO Spotlight Part 1</a> <a href="http://repositrak.com/why-repositrak-hear-from-our-customer-ceos-part-2/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/ceo-update-bristol-farms.tmb-large-350-.png?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="ceo update Bristol Farms" title="ceo update Bristol Farms" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /></a> <a href="http://repositrak.com/why-repositrak-hear-from-our-customer-ceos-part-2/" target="_blank">CEO Spotlight Part 2</a> Want more resources to help with FSMA implementation and compliance?  Visit the FMI FSMA Resource Center at <a href="http://www.fmi.org/FSMAResources">www.fmi.org/FSMAResources</a> and <a href="http://repositrak.com/events/">Repositrak.com/events</a> for additional FSMA resources including upcoming webinars.

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.