Chiquita Brands International, Superior Foods Appoint New Presidents
ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS:
The Sustainability Consortium, Tempe, Ariz. Reckitt Benckiser joins as a member of the home and personal care and food beverage and agriculture sectors, responsible for establishing a robust dialogue with retailers and providing consumers with more sustainable choices.
The Natural Products Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Two new members were added to the Legal Advisory Council. Jim Prochnow concentrates his practice primarily on regulatory affairs and litigation, focusing on food and drug law, advertising law and intellectual property issues. He works to defend companies and individuals in Federal Trade Commission investigations concerning false and misleading advertising and with respect to FDA enforcement efforts, and advises about safe and aggressive marketing practices that comply with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the FTC Act and related guidelines. Meanwhile, Justin Prochnow focuses his practice on regulatory and business issues primarily in the food, medical device, drug and cosmetic industries. He works with dietary supplement, sports nutrition, beverage, conventional food, cosmetic, medical device and over-the-counter drug companies to ensure regulatory compliance with statutes and regulations enforced by the FDA, the F TC and other regulatory agencies. He also defends companies from both governmental agencies and private litigants with claims ranging from breach of contract and false advertising to RICO and Lanham Act violations.