The award was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the processed dairy products industry.
The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., announced Jerry O’Dea as the 2021 Recipient of the Award of Merit. The Award of Merit was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the processed dairy products industry.
O’Dea has been a cornerstone of the dairy ingredients industry, ADPI said. Recently retired as the executive vice-president and chief commercial officer of Glanbia Nutritionals, Jerry has spent almost 40 years building a nutritional dairy ingredients industry.