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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.
Horseradish Information Council
Chair: Wendell Christoff, Litehouse, Inc.
Staff: Traci Strom, 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.
Packaging Committee
Chair: Paul Pratt, T. Marzetti Company
Staff: Patricia Faison, Director, Regulatory & Technical Affairs
The mission of the Packaging Committee (PC) is to address the packaging/packaging system needs of ADS members and provide a forum for discussion packaging-related topics. The group meets twice per year during the Annual and Technical Meetings. The PC plans to focus its efforts on sustainability and vision system technology, although the scope of these projects has not yet been defined.
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. |
