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Committee Descriptions
Consumer Awareness Committee
Chair: Dick Anderson, T. Marzetti Company
Staff: Traci Gibson, Communications Manager
The Consumer Awareness (CA) Committee directs activities to raise product awareness, position dressings and sauces as part of a healthy diet and foster growth of industry products. This is accomplished through various ADS-sponsored campaigns, such as National Salad Month and consumer surveys and research. Current projects include consumer education campaigns regarding the health benefits of dressings and sauces, the development of a monthly public relations calendar and industry product safety promotion, among others.
Executive Technical Board
Chair: Kyle Anderson, Green Garden Food Products
Staff: Pat Faison, Manager, Regulatory and Technical Affairs
The Executive Technical Board (ETB) works with staff to direct and supervise the ADS Technical Program which ensures Association members remain proactive on technical issues affecting the industry (e.g., labeling, food safety, processing, preservation). The ETB meets four times per year -- January, Technical Meeting, June/July and the Annual Meeting.
Committees operating under the purview of the ETB include the Emulsion and Quality Assurance Committees. These Committees meet once per year during the Technical Meeting and are open to observers as well as Committee members.
Emulsion Committee
Chair: Jim Patacchiola, Ken’s Foods, Inc.
Staff: Pat Faison, Manager, Regulatory and Technical Affairs
The Emulsion Committee furthers the development of information on emulsion stability of dressing products. The group is currently focusing on two projects:
- Effect of Oil Type and Quality on Emulsion Stability
- Effect of Egg Type on the Quality of Mayonnaise and Mayonnaise-based Products
Quality Assurance Committee
Chair: Jackie Kane, The Clorox Company
Staff: Pat Faison, Manager, Regulatory and Technical Affairs
The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) reviews new instrumentation and analyses for dressings and sauces, and ensures that the ADS technical manuals remain current and progressive. The Committee is currently working on:
- Developing food security guidelines
- Reviewing Section XIII, “Food Industry Audit Guidelines” of the Quality Assurance Guidelines (QAG) Manual.
Horseradish Information Council
Chair: Wendell Christoff, Litehouse, Inc.
Staff: Traci Gibson, Communications Manager
The Horseradish Information Council consists of manufacturers of Horseradish and works to promote and increase the consumption of horseradish by both consumers and foodservice outlets. The Committee also oversees the Horseradish Information Council’s Web site, www.horseradish.org, the most comprehensive resource for horseradish recipes anywhere!
Membership Council
Chair: Pete Leitner, Admix, Inc.
Staff: Jacque Knight, Member of Membership & Administration
The ADS Membership Council promotes membership in the Association through member endorsement. The Council also focuses on member retention and satisfaction.
Portion Control/Flexible Packaging Committee
Chair: Joni Fagan, Ken’s Foods, Inc.
Staff: Pat Faison, Manager, Regulatory and Technical Affairs
The Portion Control/Flexible Packaging (PC/FP) Committee addresses the needs of members involved in the portion control and flexible packaging industry. The Committee is discussing an industry packaging survey to be distributed in 2008 and the development of information on cooling hot-filled packages. The group meets twice per year during the Annual and Technical Meetings.
Supplier Advisory Committee
Chair: Jim Garner, CP Kelco
Staff: Jacque Knight, Manager of Membership & Administration
The Supplier Advisory Committee (SAC) capitalizes on supplier talent to improve Association programs for the benefit of all ADS members. Improving communications between Suppliers and Manufacturers, the Committee members serve as Goodwill Ambassadors, welcoming new members and first-time attendees at ADS meetings.
Web Site Committee - (www.dressings-sauces.org)
Staff: Jacque Knight, Manager of Membership & Administration
Traci Gibson, Communications Manager
The ADS Web site Committee has been instrumental in assisting staff with the ADS Web sites (Consumer site and Members-Only site). Meeting once a year via conference call, the Committee evaluates and recommends the direction the Web sites should take. Kellen Company Interactive continually revises, updates and maintains the site based on Committee/Staff input. |
