September 29/Morristown, N.J./Press Release -- P.L. Thomas (PLT) announced that Sid Hulse has joined PLT as new product development manager.

Hulse will focus on PLT's new product initiatives, from incubation to product launch, as well as dietary supplement and food sales in the U.S., Japan and Korea. Sid has more than 30 years in the human and animal nutrition and health arena. He holds an undergraduate degree in Dairy Science from The Ohio State University. He completed the course work for a Masters in Reproductive Physiology and has an MBA in Marketing from Ohio State. Sid has been in sales and management at Valensa International, Zila Nutraceuticals, Archer Daniels Midland, Degussa International and American Cyanamid.

Paul Flowerman, president of PLT said, "We are truly happy to welcome Sid to PLT. His experience and understanding of the nutraceuticals business will add a unique value for our customers in the process of selecting the optimum ingredients, testing and through the manufacturing process."

From the October 4, 2010, Prepared Foods E-dition