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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.