QA Gains Two New Advisors … From the Plant Floor

QA Media group would like to announce the addition of Bruce Ferree and Brian Honigbaum as new members of our Advisory Board.

Bruce Ferree is director of quality at California Natural Products in Lathrop, Calif. Ferree oversees regulatory compliance, document control, and QA and QC functions for this aseptic co-packer and rice syrup manufacturer. He is a food quality and safety professional with experience in many types of food operations, including meat and poultry; dairy (milk, cheese and whey); canning/aseptic; grain extraction; auditing; consulting; and training, and he has worked both domestically and internationally. Ferree received his Bachelor of Science in Food Technology from Colorado State University.

Brian Honigbaum is the director of food safety and regulatory compliance for Sam Kane Beef Processors Inc., in Corpus Christi, Texas. In his current position, Honigbaum is responsible for all food safety, animal welfare, and regulatory affairs for the company. With over 10 years in the beef industry, he started in the slaughter side of the business and has since worked as a quality control specialist in the slaughter, processing, and grinding operations. Honigbaum has successfully developed and implemented multiple regulatory programs including an Export Verification program and SQF 2000 certification, and has helped developed a strong Animal Welfare program and culture at his facility. Honigbaum is HACCP certified and PAACO trained, and attends and speaks at conferences throughout the year.

In addition to contributing to QA as members of the Advisory Board, Ferree and Honigbaum will author our new column, “From the Plant Floor” (page 58 in this issue).