New Year Food Safety Resolutions with SQF Fundamentals Program

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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.

Has your company set food safety resolutions for the new year? Well, it all starts with building and nurturing a culture of food safety. Food safety doesn’t begin or end at your food industry site. Food safety is critical at every step in the supply chain.

By: Kathy Chiao, Marketing Specialist, SQFI <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/screen-shot-2020-01-03-at-2-54-18-pm.tmb-large-350-.png?sfvrsn=1240526e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="SQF Fundamental Codes" title="SQF Fundamental Codes" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />Has your company set food safety resolutions for the new year?  Well, it all starts with building and nurturing a culture of food safety. Food safety doesn’t begin or end at your food industry site. Food safety is critical at every step in the supply chain. Therefore, in a perfect world, every food industry site should have a food safety management system in place. For SQF stakeholders, our solution is the <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/what-is-the-sqf-program/sqf-fundamentals-program/">SQF Fundamentals Program</a>.  The SQF Fundamentals Program is specially designed for small businesses that may not have the resources or time to leap into a GFSI benchmarked food safety program. <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/">SQFI</a> is here to help your sites develop a robust food safety system and take it to the next level.  The SQF Fundamentals Program is: <ul> <li>Practical and attainable.</li> <li>Has global recognition.</li> <li>Reduces costs.</li> <li>Provides brands safety and security. </li> </ul> We understand implementing a robust food safety system can be a daunting task. That’s why we provide suppliers with a variety of resources, such as guidance documents and a knowledgeable customer support team. SQFI will be with you every step of the way.  Protect your brand and your interests with a fully integrated food safety certified supply chain. Encourage those in your supply chain to '<a href="https://www.sqfi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Fundamentals-Flyer-2.0-Final.pdf">Take the First Step</a>.'  <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/what-is-the-sqf-program/sqf-fundamentals-program" class="button">SQF Fundamentals Program</a>

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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.