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Global Organics Ltd., supplier of organic ingredients to the natural food and cosmetics industries worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its' management team in QA and Operations. "Given our significant growth in the last few years, we are adding depth to our team which allows us to continue working closely with our customers to meet their needs in a very exciting and challenging business environment," said Dave Alexander, Founder and President. "Quality assurance and operations are critical components to the high level of service we provide our customers." Lisa White has been hired as Director of Operations and Business Development. Most recently VP/Operations and Quality of Annie's Homegrown, Lisa brings over 25 years of experience in the food business to Global. She will be responsible for overseeing operations as well as developing new business initiatives. In addition to Annie's Homegrown, Lisa has worked with Newman's Own Organics, Nantucket Off-Shore seasonings and Stirrings among others. Lisa is a graduate of Boston College and holds a professional chef diploma obtained in Annecy, France. Ed White (no relation) joins Global Organics, Ltd. as Quality Assurance Manager. Ed holds a BS degree in Food Science and Technology from University of Massachusetts. Previously employed at Shaw's Supermarkets, Stop & Shop and Amstar Corp. (Domino Sugar), Ed will be responsible for maintaining a total quality program for Global Organics, including vendor compliance and product development in addition to providing technical support to customers. Global Organics, Ltd. sources quality organic ingredients worldwide from sustainable projects that are environmentally and socially responsible members of their communities. It distributes from warehouse locations in the US, Canada and Europe.	The University of Massachusetts Food Science Club will be hosting the North Atlantic IFTSA Area Meeting. For this event, students from regional food science departments will travel to Amherst for a two day meeting and the College Bowl Competition, which will determine which team moves on the competition at the IFT Annual meeting in Chicago. Three of Professor Vieira's food chemistry students at North Shore Community College recently had articles published in the monthly school newspaper, The Pennon. Janet DeLeskey wrote a wonderful article on The Avian Flu & Food Safety. Danielle Ennamorati wrote about Splenda and the many myths surrounding it and Ryann Collins had an article published on Food Terrorism and the effects it could have on our food supply.

Congratulations to Andres Rodriquez, UMASS, 2006 recipient of the International Association for Food Protection's "Developing Scientist" Award. More than 1,700 of the top industry, academic and government food safety professionals attended IAFP 2006 held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August 13 to 16. The meeting has earned recognition as the leading food safety conference and featured over 500 presentations on all aspects of food science and food protection. Networking opportunities, committee meetings, tours and special presentations rounded out the meeting. Representatives from 115 companies exhibited equipment and the latest innovations in food safety services.	Concord Foods Teaches Kids! Brockton based Concord Foods visited the Elmhurst Street Children's Park in Dorcester on July 20 to keep children about food science, food preparation and human nutrition. Concord employee Caitlin Jamison taught children to use the Food Pyramid and to prepare healthy snacks. Ever wonder what foods the Vikings ate when they set off to explore the new world? How Thomas Jefferson made his ice cream? What the pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why? Welcome to the Food Timeline. www.foodtimeline.org A fun look at Organic Foods...presented by the Organic Trade Association www.storewars.org/flash/index.html What 25 basic ingredients would you find in kitchens around the world? International Pantry


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