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QualiTru, University of Minnesota establish “The Darrell Bigalke Food Safety & Food Quality Award” in founder’s honor

Mar 24, 2023Mar 27, 2023

U.S – The University of Minnesota in conjunction with QualiTru Sampling Systems has honored Darrell Bigalke, the founder of QualiTru Sampling Systems, with the Darrell Bigalke Food Safety & Food Quality Award for his four-decade-long dedication to ensuring food safety through ground-breaking innovations for the dairy and liquid food industries. “Darrell’s passion for food safety and quality, captured in his…

UN executives, WFP Board appoint Cindy McCain to head United Nations World Food Programme

Mar 3, 2023Mar 13, 2023

ITALY – United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organization, has tapped the current United States Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies in Rome, Cindy McCain as its new Executive Director, effective April. The new appointment was made by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…

H.E. Azali Assoumani of Comoros elected new Chairperson of African Union

Mar 3, 2023Mar 6, 2023

AFRICA – The President of the Union of Comoros, H.E. Azali Assoumani, has been chosen by the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) to serve as the new Chairperson of the African Union for the year 2023 during the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union. President Azali of Comoros is taking over the…

Dr. Jennifer McEntire to down tools as International Fresh Produce Association’s food safety lead

Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023

U.S – Dr. Jennifer McEntire, the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Chief Food Safety & Regulatory Officer, is expected to vacate her seat after almost seven years in the role. Dr. McEntire joined the IFPA legacy organization, the United Fresh Produce Association, in July 2016. There, she committed her professional life to training and education in food safety and public…

David Tharp to culminate 30-year stint at IAFP in April

Feb 27, 2023Feb 28, 2023

U.S – Following 30 years of service, David Tharp, the Executive Director of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is set to retire on April 26, 2023. David joined IAFP in 1993 as Director of Finance and Administration, and served as Interim Director in 1995 until he was appointed to his current role in 1997. He successfully directed and…

AOAC International appoints new Deputy Executive Director and Chief Science Officer, promotes some staff

Jan 27, 2023Jan 27, 2023

U.S – AOAC International has appointed Dr. Katerina (Kate) Mastovska as the new Deputy Executive Director and Chief Science Officer. AOAC International is a well-known, impartial, third-party, not-for-profit organization that creates voluntary chemical and microbiological consensus standards. “I’m delighted to join the AOAC staff and lead the team of dedicated scientists. AOAC has a critical role in food safety, and…

Frank Yiannas bows out from his role as FDA’s Deputy Commissioner, Food Policy and Response

Jan 26, 2023Mar 13, 2023

U.S – Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner, Food Policy and Response, FDA has submitted his resignation from the agency citing his concern that the decentralized structure of the foods program significantly impaired the FDA’s ability to operate as an integrated food team and protect the public. Yiannas took the mantle as the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Food Response and Policy in…

Lisa Robinson unanimously elected to Stop Foodborne Illness board

Jan 19, 2023Jan 20, 2023

U.S – Lisa R. Robinson has been chosen as the newest board member of Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP), a national nonprofit organization that promotes the adoption of effective food safety regulations and a shift in industry culture. Robinson, who currently serves as Vice President of Global Food Safety and Public Health for Ecolab’s Research, Development & Engineering division, will start…

USDA swears in new Food Safety Under Secretary

Jan 12, 2023Jan 16, 2023

U.S – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed José Emilio Esteban, Ph.D., as the organization’s new Under Secretary for Food Safety. Dr. Esteban joined the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in 2001 and held the roles of Laboratory Director for the Western Laboratory, Scientific Advisor for laboratory services and research coordination, and Executive Associate for laboratory…

Applied Microbiology International names winners of 2022 awards

Dec 13, 2022Jan 10, 2023

UK – Applied Microbiology International, the oldest microbiology society in the UK, has announced the winners of the Applied Microbiology International Awards for the year 2022 in a magnificent ceremony held at London’s Science Museum. The awards honor the top minds in the industry and raise awareness of the people, organizations, initiatives, and products that are reshaping the area of…

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