Accomplish Transparency In Food Safety

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.

To protect consumers, retailers are now expecting more from their supplier’s food safety and quality processes. We believe one way to accomplish this is to be transparent about your food safety and quality programs by implementing a rigorous food safety and quality management system such as the SQF Program.

<img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/2018-sqfi-conference.jpg?sfvrsn=9d83406e_3" style="float:right;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" width="350" alt="2018 SQFI Conference" class="-align-right" sf-size="119575" />By: Robert Garfield, Chief Food Safety Assessment Officer, Senior Vice President, Safe Quality Food InstituteFood Marketing Institute’s (FMI) U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2018 study, when asked the question: Where do shoppers believe food safety problems are most likely to occur along the supply chain, 47 percent of consumers believe that most food safety problems occur at the manufacturing/processing level. To protect consumers, retailers are now expecting more from their supplier’s food safety and quality processes. We believe one way to accomplish this is to be transparent about your food safety and quality programs by implementing a rigorous food safety and quality management system such as the SQF Program. A great place to learn how to successfully implement it is at the <a href="http://sqfconference.com/">2018 SQF International Conference</a>. With consumers more involved and interested in the safety and quality of their food, FMI President and CEO, Leslie G. Sarasin, said, “Food safety continues to be a top priority for our industry and our association. Selling safe, quality food is essential to our business.  While consumers trust that the products coming into their homes are safe and of the highest quality, we must diligently execute the protocols necessary to ensure that trust is warranted and maintained.” Sarasin continued, “The multitude of modifications to the food safety landscape that our industry has faced in the last few years has reinforced two things I know about <g class="gr_ gr_28 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="28" data-gr-id="28">change</g>. The first is, even change that is wanted and for the better, is still change, therefore challenging.  The second is, given its inevitable character, you are either an agent of change or a victim of it. “As a food safety professional, you have had to be a change agent.  You’ve led efforts to transform your organization to understand and comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements and ensure a culture of food safety is embraced by all.  This is no small task and I commend you for all the hard work you have put in.“FSMA has put a spotlight on food safety and compliance dates going into effect have changed the regulatory landscape. That coupled with growing consumer expectations regarding food safety means there has never been a more important time to ensure you are staying on top of the latest food safety issues, advancing best practices and increasing consumer confidence.”For more information on the 2018 SQF International Conference visit: <a href="http://sqfconference.com/">SQFConference.com</a>

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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.