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ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS: International Food Information Council, Washington, D.C. Joseph Clayton was named president and CEO, and will serve as chief executive officer of the IFIC Foundation, effective July 11. Clayton is currently the interim president of the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), and previously served as AFFI’s executive vice president of public affairs. Prior to joining AFFI, he held leadership roles with Golin International and Widmeyer Communications, where he served as chief executive officer.
California League of Food Processors (CLFP), Sacramento, Calif.
Burt Fleischer, environmental director of Hilmar Cheese Co., was elected the 2016-17 chair.Other newly elected officers include Janet Edwards, director of plant operations for Musco Family Olive Co., as first vice chair, and Tim Nelson, plant manager of Seneca Foods Corp., as second vice chair. Outgoing chair Greg Estep, managing director of Olam Spices & Vegetable Ingredients, will continue as immediate past chair.