AFFI hires Garren for top science post
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), McLean, Va., said it hired Dr. Donna M. Garren as vice president of regulatory and technical affairs. Officials said Dr. Garren will join AFFI on Oct. 3, having previously served as the
president and general manager of NSF International’s Davis Fresh
program, where she managed efforts to assist food growers, retailers
and processors with regulatory compliance and develop food safety
programs.
Dr. Garren has also held senior food safety and health positions with The Consumer Goods Forum, National Restaurant Association and United Fresh Produce Association.
“Donna has extensive trade association and private sector experience coordinating with government agencies, food companies and public interest groups," said AFFI President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz. "Her considerable food policy expertise will help strengthen AFFI’s highly-valued scientific and regulatory efforts on behalf of the entire frozen food industry."
Dr. Garren earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology from the University of Georgia and her Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Clemson University.
Dr. Garren has also held senior food safety and health positions with The Consumer Goods Forum, National Restaurant Association and United Fresh Produce Association.
“Donna has extensive trade association and private sector experience coordinating with government agencies, food companies and public interest groups," said AFFI President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz. "Her considerable food policy expertise will help strengthen AFFI’s highly-valued scientific and regulatory efforts on behalf of the entire frozen food industry."
Dr. Garren earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology from the University of Georgia and her Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Clemson University.
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