FMI Food Safety Innovation Award – Recognizing Excellence in Food Safety - OMEGA - West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association

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

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across 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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Your Essential Connection in West Virginia

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.

Food Safety Innovation Award nominations are now being accepted and are due by November 1, 2019. Presentation of the award will take place in conjunction with the FMI Food Safety Committee Meeting on January 24, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ.

By: Ashley Eisenbeiser, MS, CFS, Senior Director, Food and Product Safety Programs, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-innovation-award7626340324aa67249237ff0000c12749.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=b38c536e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="fmi-innovation-award" title="fmi-innovation-award" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />The New Era of Smarter Food Safety, an FDA initiative to enhance FSMA implementation and leverage new and emerging technologies to advance food safety, is all the buzz these days. Blockchain, machine learning, whole genome sequencing are just a few examples of innovations being leveraged to safeguard the food supply and protect public health. The food industry is embracing these advances and with the adoption of new, cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative, scientific tools, the future of food safety is promising. FMI supports the advancement of food protection technologies and best practices throughout the supply chain in order assure our food is the safest it can be.  In 2017, FMI, in partnership with the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI), established the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/get-involved/awards">Food Safety Innovation Award</a> to honor a company, organization, or regulatory agency that demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of food protection through performance, practice, creation, sustainability and leadership.  Food Safety Innovation Award nominations are now being accepted and are due by November 1, 2019. Presentation of the award will take place in conjunction with the FMI Food Safety Committee Meeting on January 24, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ.   For questions about the award or to submit a nomination, please contact Ashley Eisenbeiser at <a href="mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.</a>or 202-220-0689. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/blog-documents/2020-fmi-food-safety-innovation-award--nomination-form-final.pdf?sfvrsn=438c536e_0" class="button-secondary" title="Apply for the Food Safety Innovation Award">Apply for the Food Safety Innovation Award</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.