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with the American Association of Meat Processors recognized Canton, Mass.-based Reiser with its F.W. Witt Supplier of the year award. The award was established to honor a person and or supplier member who has devoted much of his or her career to the meat and poultry industry, particularly small and medium sized plant operators. Provisur Technologies announces the opening of a new sales and service office in Brazil. The new facility in Indaiatuba, Brazil, opened in June and supports Provisur’s presence in the region with its leading systems from Beehive, Formax and Weiler. The site was chosen for logistical reasons, due to its convenient access and location near the Campinas airport that allows for swift moving of inventory. Provisur’s Indaiatuba facility will be managed by Mario Amadeo, Sales and Service Manager Latin America, who will work with the company’s existing agent network to support customers throughout the region. The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced that Dr. J. Chance Brooks, Associate Professor of Meat Science at Texas Tech Un iv., is t he recipient of the 2011 Dist inguished TeachBrooks ing Award. The award was established to recognize excellence in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate meat science courses and the impact on the lives of those students in a highly positive manner. Kemin welcomes Adam Synoground as a technical sales manager for the Food Technologies division. Synoground is responsible for managing customer accounts and sales in the Southern region of the US. Prior to joining Kemin, Synoground was an account executive for Danisco. ■

Multivac’s Lou Klemp (left) and Hormel’s Steve Sampson.

Elton Aberle (left) and Bruce Tompkin.

For a sixth consecutive year, Multivac has won the Spirit of Excellence Award from Hormel Foods. The award was presented by officials from Hormel Foods at Multivac’s US headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., on June 24. Hormel Foods suppliers are given the Spirit of Excellence award each year in recognition of taking a proactive role in meeting or surpassing specific requirements established by the company’s supplier quality management committee. Eligible companies were selected based on delivery performance, product quality, customer service, administration and plant quality audits. Nominations were made throughout the year by the Hormel Foods purchasing, provisions, procurement, logistics and engineering departments. The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) presented distinguished awards to Dan Schaefer, Dr. J. Brad Morgan, Dr. R. Bruce Tompkin and Dr. Catherine Cutter at the AMSA 64th Reciprocal Meat Conference June 21 in Manhattan, Kan. Schaefer was the recipient of the 2011 AMSA Meat Processing Award. Schaefer has worked at Cargill for 18 years, currently as assistant vice president of research & development for Cargill Beef. Dr. Morgan was the recipient of the 2011 AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Judging Meritorious Service Award. The award was established in 1993 to

recognize outstanding contributions or service to the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program. Dr. Tompkin received the R.C. Pollock Award. Dr. Tompkin has spent his 40-year career advancing and applying the science of food safety as a researcher and educator. He is internationally recognized as a top food microbiologist in fresh and processed meats He’s also been a regular participant in the Reciprocal Meat Conference and the Meat Industry Research Conference programs. Dr. Cutter of Pennsylvania State Univ. was the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Extension-Industry Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in meat science extension and service to the industry. Exopack announced Michael Craig has joined the organization as vice president of operational development reporting to Tom Vale, president and chief operations officer. In this role, Craig will be responsible for optimizing operational efficiencies and continuous quality improvement across the company’s business units. He has nearly 15 years of consulting experience, working with companies such as Cargill, International Paper and BASF to drive improvements in the areas of operational and supply chain management. During the opening day of the American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers’ Exhibition, officials

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