Earthbound Farm Names New President After WhiteWave Takeover
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American Meat Institute (AMI), Washington, D.C. Betsy Booren, Ph.D., became vice president of scientific affairs, responsible for directing AMI’s scientific activities, staffing AMI’s Scientific Affairs Committee, responding to the technical and scientific needs of AMI members and coordinating research activities for the AMI Foundation (AMIF). Meanwhile, Susan Backus was promoted to vice president, responsible for managing AMIF’s research program and staffing the AMI Health and Wellness Advisory Committee. Backus has been a member of the AMI team since June 1997 and is responsible for the administrative management of food safety research projects initiated by the foundation. Backus also serves as the director of administration for the Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association, which is managed by AMI.