Markon Hires New Food Safety Director
October 20, 2014 | 2 min to read
SALINAS, Calif. – Markon – whose reputation is built upon its dedication to food safety – is welcoming Lianna Kelly as its new food safety director.
In her new role, Kelly will use her knowledge of food science, food microbiology, and food toxicology to enhance Markon’s food safety initiatives. She will be responsible for compliance with Markon’s 5-Star Food Safety® Program standards throughout Markon’s supply chain; ensure all Markon First Crop, Ready-Set-Serve, and Markon Essentials products meet or exceed its stringent food safety standards; and serve as the voice of Markon for all food safety-related matters. She will also deliver relevant industry information to members, alert customers about food safety concerns, and conduct ongoing research in the field.
“Food safety continues to be at the forefront for Markon, our members and foodservice operators alike,” said Tim York, Markon’s president. “We’ve created a culture that puts food safety first. Lianna will be a valuable part of our team, who remains committed to providing Confidence in Every Case™ along with the highest quality fresh fruit and vegetables.”
Markon’s dedication to food safety centers around its 5-Star Food Safety Program, which is based on specifications, inspections, information and third-party audits at five key points: fields, facilities, transportation, distributor warehouses, and operator’s kitchen.
Kelly is a graduate from the University of California, Davis where she studied environmental toxicology, with an emphasis in food toxicology, in the College of Agriculture and Science. Since graduation she has pursued a career in the food industry and previously served as a regulatory compliance specialist for CytoSport, a manufacturer of sports nutrition drinks, powders, and bars.
About Markon
From its headquarters in Salinas, California, Markon Cooperative, Inc. provides fresh produce purchasing, logistics, information, and marketing services exclusively to its eight member distributors and their foodservice customers. A leader in food safety, quality control, and innovation, Markon is also mindful of the produce industry's impact on people – from field workers to consumers. Read more about Markon at Markon.com.
Source: Markon