Food Companies form Plant Based Foods Association Plant Based Foods Association is the first trade group to represent the fast-growing plant-based foods sector March 16, 2016 The association will engage in education, promotion, and advance policies to meet the increasing consumer demand for plant-based foods.Read More
New Executive VP at IFT The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced the selection of Christie A. Tarantino, FASAE, CAE, as the new IFT executive vice president. March 14, 2014 In her new role, she will oversee a wide array of IFT programs that serve 18,000 members and the food science and technology professions.Read More
Deffner Leads American Egg Board This March saw American Egg Board (AEB) members elect chairman Roger Deffner as the organization’s chairman for 2013-2014. April 4, 2013 Deffner is vice president, National Food Corporation, Everett, Wash., and has been involved with AEB since 2008.Read More
New CRA President/CEO The Corn Refiners Association announced John W. Bode as its new president and CEO. April 2, 2013 John Bode comes to the CRA with 30 years of experience as a lawyer/lobbyist in Washington, D.C.Read More
Stevia Council Names President Larry Fernandes from Ingredion Incorporated has been elected president of the International Stevia Council. March 28, 2013 Larry Fernandes is vice president Global Beverage, general manager Sweetener & Industrial Solutions North America for Ingredion Incorporated.Read More
NRA 2012 Date Change July 27, 2011 2012 NRA Show dates have been to May 5-8, 2012, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Read More