ARLINGTON, Va. — The Partnership for Food Safety Education said it has elected Leslie G. Sarasin, president and chief executive officer of the Food Marketing Institute, as the new chairman of the board of directors, effective last week. She succeeds outgoing Chairman Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO, Produce Marketing Association. Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, has been elected as the PFSE's new vice chairman. PFSE is a nonprofit organization that seeks to provide food safety education for consumers. The partnership is comprised of industry, consumer, health and scientific professional organizations and government agency representatives who work cooperatively to develop messages and education campaigns to remind consumers about the importance of safe food handling to good health.
HEATH RETIRES AS DIRECTOR AT AG OF NEW ENGLAND
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Associated Grocers of New England said Robert Heath is retiring from the cooperative wholesaler's board of directors after 32 years. He was chairman of the board from 1990-2006. “During those years, AG New England enjoyed its most dynamic growth and accomplishment,” said Thomas Bradbury, the current chairman. “Bob took an active role, providing wisdom, guidance and inspiration that helped lead the way to some significant milestones.” Heath has owned and operated a community market whose roots date to 1945 when his father opened a general store. When he took the reins of the company, EM Heath and Sons comprised a supermarket and hardware store in Centre Harbor, N.H., and a shopping plaza in a neighboring town.
