Eric Garr, Regional Sales Manager, Food Safety, Checkweighing, and Contaminant Detection Specialist at Fortress Technology, has been with the company for 18 years, starting off as a Field Service Technician before advancing to his current role. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Fortress Technology LLC is world renowned for its custom metal detectors, checkweighers, and X-ray systems that are pivotal for protecting diverse food industries, including dairy, bakery, meat, confectionery, and snacks. It also serves pharmaceuticals, plastics, and textiles. Eric plays a pivotal role in supporting R&D projects and managing key global accounts.

Glenn Campbell, regional director of operations for Williamston, S.C.-based Transervice Logistics, joins us for Episode 44 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss dairy logistics. 

Campbell started in the truck industry as a driver. He changed directions and moved over to fleet maintenance 23 years ago. 

Renee Henze, chief sustainability officer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), joins Dairy Foods for Episode 43 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss sustainability.

Henze leads IFF’s Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy, execution, and reporting functions. She also leads the teams that drive sustainable innovation as it relates to customer engagement, sustainability, communication and marketing, responsible sourcing, human rights due diligence, and community impact. 

Todd Meussling, senior manager of market development for Appleton, Wis.-based Fresh-Lock, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 42 of its “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During this podcast, Meussling discusses sustainability and flexible packaging.

Lisa Jackson, Director of Marketing at FlavorSum, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 41 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast and discusses the wide range of ingredients and flavors creating “buzz” on social media and beyond. Founded in 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, FlavorSum has seen steady growth. In fact, in 2021, the FlavorSum platform united 5 North American flavor houses to build an organization with deep food and beverage expertise. Today, the fast-growing flavor company boasts 2 manufacturing facilities and 3 Innovation Centers in the U.S. and Canada.

Jorge Izquierdo, vice president of market development for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 40 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. Izquierdo discusses supply chain challenges.

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