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Meet Dr. Jennifer Dorick: NARA’s New Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

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NARA is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Dorick as its new Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Dorick also serves as Director of Research for the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), bringing extensive industry experience and scientific expertise to both organizations. Dr. Dorick joins NARA from Darling Ingredients, where she served as Corporate Product Safety Manager. In that role, she oversaw product safety and regulatory compliance across rendering and bakery feeds facilities,

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2021 Don Franco Distinguished Service Award Winner

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The 2021 Don Franco Distinguished Service Award Winner Kevin Custer

NARA  is pleased to announce the 2021 “Don Franco Distinguished Service Award” has been presented to Kevin Custer for his leadership and longtime commitment to the rendering industry, NARA, and to the association’s research and related programs. The Don Franco Distinguished Service Award is NARA’s highest honor. It recognizes truly outstanding work on behalf of the rendering industry in science, policy, marketing, or communications and is presented to a member, staff, or friend of the

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