The award recognizes AIB International Certification Services’ contributions to ensuring certification quality and integrity to advance food safety. Manhattan, Kan. (June 16, 2023) – AIB International Certification Services, Inc. was named winner of the BRCGS Certification Body of the Year Award, during the BRCGS Conference held in Toronto, Canada. This award recognizes the outstanding commitment, support, and performance of certification bodies that contribute to the development of the BRCGS Standards scheme and the wider food safety industry. “We are very proud to be the recipients of this award. This achievement is the result of the dedication and work of each member of the certification services team, especially the auditors,” said Alfonso Capuchino, Vice President of Certification Services. To be considered for this award, nominees needed to have a 5-star KPI rating, consistently demonstrate value to stakeholders, and show their ongoing and dedicated support for the Global Standards program. “This award is reflective of AIB International Certification Services’ ongoing commitment to supporting the highest standards of food safety, training and certification for companies in the food supply chain,” added Capuchino. Additionally, Rocio Nuñez, Food Safety Specialist at AIB International, received the BRCGS Auditor of the Year award. About AIB International For over 100 years, AIB International has been committed to promoting the integrity of the supply chain by raising food safety and quality standards around the world. Our Training, Certification, Inspection, and Consulting services help our customers navigate the complexities of the food industry while providing tailored solutions to their needs. AIB International serves customers in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.aibinternational.com. About AIB International Certification Services, Inc. While AIB International provides training, inspection, and consulting services, our certification audits for the food supply chain are provided by AIB International Certification Services, Inc. AIBI-CS operates under a separate Board of Directors comprised of GFSI stakeholders and an Impartiality Governing Board that performs risk assessments for threats to impartiality and conflict of interest. Together, we provide the most robust and comprehensive food safety product portfolio in the market. For additional information or questions, contact: Ana Saputi asaputi@aibinternational.com +1 (305) 905-4047

Combining the GFSI and RSPO certifications into one auditing visit will optimize food manufacturers as well as palm oil traders’ resources while demonstrating their commitment to food safety and sustainable palm oil usage. Manhattan, Kan. (March 1, 2023) – AIB International Certifications Services, Inc., dedicated to performing benchmarked Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification audits for the global food supply chain, can now offer Roundtable on Sustainability Palm Oil (RSPO) Supply Chain Certification (SCC) services. The certification service can be offered in any country in the world, except China. Palm oil is probably one of the best-known and most debated ingredients in the food industry. Due to the negative impacts on the environment, wildlife, and human rights, many food companies have been steering away from incorporating unsustainable and traditional industrialized sourced palm oil into their products. As a result, it has become quite common to see the term ‘sustainable palm oil’ in the ingredients of processed goods. “Becoming an approved RSPO Supply Chain certification body was the next natural step for AIB International Certification Services, Inc.,” said Alfonso Capuchino, Vice President of Certification Services. “We will be able to support our food supply chain customer’s sustainability efforts by verifying whether the palm oil they use is produced sustainably without harming the environment and people who live and work in oil palm producing countries,” added Capuchino. The RSPO Supply Chain audit can also be combined with a benchmarked Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audit process, which optimizes organizations in the food supply chain that take legal ownership of RSPO oil palm products or physically manipulate and/or store RSPO palm oil products while demonstrating their commitment to food safety and sustainable palm oil usage. The RSPO Supply Chain Certification (SCC) standard outlines the auditable requirements used by organizations in the palm oil supply chain that process and trade RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO). Certification bodies that offer RSPO certification services are accredited by Assurance Services International (ASI). During 2022, AIB International Certification Services, Inc. worked with ASI to complete the accreditation process, becoming the first certification body audited and accredited by their recently opened office in the United States. “By obtaining an RSPO certificate, organizations in the food supply chain can provide assurance that the products they produce, distribute, or commercialize adhere to the RSPO supply chain certification requirements,” explained Capuchino. “This assurance is becoming increasingly important as customers and consumers keep growing more inquisitive about the environmental and social consequences of purchasing decisions and expecting companies to increase their commitment on sustainability efforts”, said Capuchino. About AIB International For over 100 years, AIB International has been committed to promoting the integrity of the supply chain by raising food safety and quality standards around the world. Our Training, Certification, Inspection, and Consulting services help our customers navigate the complexities of the food industry while providing tailored solutions to their needs. AIB International serves customers in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.aibinternational.com. About AIB International Certification Services, Inc. While AIB International provides training, inspection, and consulting services, our certification audits for the food supply chain are provided by AIB International Certification Services, Inc. AIBI-CS operates under a separate Board of Directors comprised of GFSI stakeholders and an Impartiality Governing Board that performs risk assessments for threats to impartiality and conflict of interest. Together, we provide the most robust and comprehensive food safety product portfolio in the market. For additional information or questions, contact: Ana Saputi asaputi@aibinternational.com +1 (305) 905-4047

With this new training program, designed by instructional experts and based on neuroscience principles for adult learning, mid-level managers in the food supply chain can strengthen their knowledge in an easy-to-follow, modular format. Manhattan, Kan. (October 11, 2022) – AIB International, a globally recognized food safety company committed to raising food safety quality standards around the world, has released a new comprehensive and interactive digital course focused on food safety and sanitation, designed by instructional experts and based on neuroscience principles for adult learning. This course is geared towards helping mid-level managers and supervisors in the food supply chain more effectively manage their food safety systems. Due to its unique curriculum and design, participants can select from the 24 modules and complete those relevant to their needs or responsibilities. Globally, companies are struggling with labor shortages, shrinking profit margins, and rising costs as supply chain challenges continue. As a result, current employees are working as hard as they can, plants are unable to train their food safety and sanitation employees quickly enough, and most manufacturers are encountering difficulties while training employees who are unfamiliar with the fundamentals of food safety. “The food industry can ill afford to disregard food safety training and continuous development of the first line of defense, which are the people running the lines and those charged with sanitation. Ongoing education has never been so critical, so we decided to support our customers by providing a modular, easy-to-follow online training. This course covers crucial elements that will assist managers in addressing regulations, reinforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), proactively identifying and resolving microbiological or allergen management concerns, as well as providing sound responses to customer needs," said Steve Robert, Global Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Innovation at AIB International. The Food Safety and Sanitation online training includes 24 modules covering a wide variety of topics, from personnel practices, sanitation, and allergens to quality control, customer complaints, food defense, and self-inspection and internal audits, to name a few. Modules were designed to meet the different needs of the food supply chain. Pest control companies can benefit from this training by selecting the eight modules that will provide their personnel with the knowledge needed to support an integrated pest management program in a food facility. Modules in this training can also be used by U.S. manufacturers and those exporting to the U.S. to gain a greater understanding of FDA regulations, industry best practices, and food safety principles, while those interested in other international markets can choose the non-FDA related modules to expand their knowledge of sanitation and food safety. Individuals in different roles within the food supply chain can benefit from this training by selecting the modules that are most relevant to them. No limit is placed on the number of modules an individual can complete. Details related to this training as well as the list of all the available modules can be found here: https://www.aibinternational.com/products/food-safety-and-sanitation-online/ About AIB International For over 100 years, AIB International has been committed to promoting the integrity of the supply chain by raising food safety and quality standards around the world. Our Training, Certification, Inspection, and Consulting services help our customers navigate the complexities of the food industry while providing tailored solutions to their needs. AIB International serves customers in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.aibinternational.com. For additional information or questions, contact: Ana Saputi asaputi@aibinternational.com +1 (305) 905-4047

Inspections against this updated version will begin January 1, 2023 Manhattan, Kan. (July 20, 2022) – The globally recognized AIB International Consolidated Standards for Inspections have been updated to incorporate the latest industry best practices, new regulations, and food safety requirements. The updated consolidated standards will be released on July 25, 2022, and inspections against this updated version will begin January 1, 2023. Major updates include moving written programs to the Adequacy section; dividing the Food Safety Programs standard into two separate standards for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC); expanding the Food Defense standard to provide more guidance for a program that can be applied globally; and creating a separate Regulated Food Defense standard to meet the U.S. Intentional Adulteration requirements. “Our Consolidated Standards for Inspections were originally launched in 1956, and they quickly became the global industry standard due to their unique way of integrating, in a user-friendly, easy-to-understand format, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), common regulatory requirements, and food safety practices. There is no other document on the market that provides the type of prescriptive guidance the way we do,” said Steve Robert, Global Vice-President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Innovation at AIB International. AIB International initially developed the Consolidated Standards for Inspections under the title of the Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs for the food industry. We then tailored those standards to meet the requirements for an additional eight different industry segments in the food supply chain. “By doing so, we provide each business sector with only relevant and valuable information related to their specific business,” added Robert. In 2022, as part of AIB International’s commitment to ensuring the integrity of the food supply chain, the company invested time and resources to update five of its Consolidated Standards, including the Consolidated Standards for Prerequisite & Food Safety Programs, Beverage Facilities, Non-Food Contact Packaging Manufacturing Facilities, Food Contact Packaging Manufacturing Facilities, and Food Distribution Centers. The remaining Consolidated Standards will be updated in 2023. As part of the information and educational process, AIB International is holding free webinars in different time zones, private sessions, and general communications. As of July 25, 2022, a free copy of the updated Consolidated Standards for Inspections will be available for download here. Customers interested in participating in our free webinar can register for the North America session (July 28, 11 a.m. CST), the European, Middle East and Africa session (July 25, 11 a.m. BTS), the Asia Pacific session (July 25, 2 p.m. SGT), or the Spanish session for Latin America (July 28, 12 p.m. CDMX). About AIB International For over 100 years, AIB International has been committed to promoting the integrity of the supply chain by raising food safety and quality standards around the world. Our Training, Certification, Inspection, and Consulting services help our customers navigate the complexities of the food industry while providing tailored solutions to their needs. AIB International has provided services in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.aibinternational.com. For additional information or questions, contact: Ana Saputi asaputi@aibinternational.com +1 (305) 905-4047

Four new members of the board of directors broaden quality assurance and food safety expertise Manhattan, Kan. (Mar, 10 2022) – AIB International Certification Services, Inc., dedicated to perform GFSI certification audits for the global food supply chain, is pleased to announce that Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS has been elected as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Baldwin, a resident of Tombstone, AZ is a veteran of the professional pest prevention and food safety industries, and Vice President of Technical and Training Services of Hawx Pest Control headquartered in Ogden, UT. Mr. Baldwin brings valuable experience and expertise to the organization. AIB International Certification Services, Inc.is a wholly owned subsidiary and separate entity from AIB International. With the purpose of elevating safety and integrity throughout the food supply chain, the company offers certification services for food manufacturing, packaging, and storage and distribution. Additionally, AIB International also welcomes four new members to the board of the AIB Certification Services, Inc: Christopher (Chris) Beck, Vice President of Finance of Sporting Kansas City; Lael W. Hamilton, Manager Packaging Engineer of The Kroger Co.; Trish Lequier, Senior Director of Food Safety of Loblaw Companies Limited, and Stephen (Steve) Thome, Owner and Food Safety Consultant of SMT Food Safety Solutions, LLC. The new board members join a dedicated group of industry leaders who support the continuous improvement in food safety management systems across the industry. By offering an unbiased assessment by accredited independent technical experts, AIB International Certification Services, Inc. stands out as a provider of certification services which is distinguished by auditor consistency, food certification expertise, quick response time, and an unwavering commitment to quality. About AIB International At AIB International, we help food and beverage supply chain companies adhere to the highest standards of integrity, while partnering with them to continually improve food safety best practices. With the help of specialized and qualified food safety professionals, we offer Training, Inspection & Consulting, and Certification services tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Since its founding over 100 years ago, AIB International has provided services in more than 120 countries. For more information visit www.aibinternational.com. For additional information or questions, contact: Ana Saputi asaputi@aibinternational.com (305) 905-4047

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AIB International Debuts Pandemic Prepared Certification for Corporate Offices Lesaffre’s Milwaukee Office is First to Achieve Certification by Prioritizing Employee Health, Well-Being Contact: Mark Crouser, mcrouser@aibinternational.com, (816) 582-8839 (Download release: AIB International Lesaffre Achieves Certification To Pandemic Preparedness For Corporate Offices FINAL) Manhattan, Kan. (March 30, 2021) – Lesaffre’s North American Corporate Office in Milwaukee, Wis. is the first location in the world to achieve certification to AIB International’s new Pandemic Prepared Certification for Corporate Offices. Achieving this certification demonstrates that Lesaffre has prioritized employee health, well-being, and safety, which will build employee confidence and support for their return to working in the office. Based on the Pandemic Prepared Certification for Food and Beverage Supply Chains that was launched in July 2020, this new certification is rooted in a clear, actionable, and rigorous standard developed with input from the latest COVID-19 information and industry best practices. As employers prepare to welcome employees back to in-person work in office settings, this independent certification requires that protocols are established to recognize and mitigate COVID-19 risks in these workplaces. “At Lesaffre, there is no higher priority than safety. Taking on this demanding certification demonstrates our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, and our business partners. Through AIB International and their Pandemic Prepared Certification for Corporate Offices standard, we are proud to take a leadership role in this area,” said Tom Benner, President & CEO, Lesaffre. “By achieving this certification, our employees will know that we have elevated critical planning for workplace safety to a best-in-class standard. We believe this will help build their confidence for returning to in-person work, and then help maintain morale once they have returned.” According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 64 percent of workers would feel uncomfortable returning to the office. For those who work from home even though their workplace is available to them, 57 percent express concern over being exposed to the coronavirus as a major reason for this. After spending the past year working from the comfort and safety of a remote location, it is clear that employees expect a fundamentally safer work experience than the one they left. “Before opening their doors to in-person work, employers should first prove they are prioritizing the health and well-being of their employees by putting a plan in place that mitigates COVID-19 risks at the office,” said Steve Robert, Global Vice-President, Sales/Marketing and Product Innovation, AIB International. “By establishing and maintaining the best practices found in the Pandemic Prepared Certification for Corporate Offices, Lesaffre has successfully demonstrated that they are reducing risks associated with COVID-19. This will create the conditions for their employees to feel safe and empower them to return to in-person work with confidence.” Requirements in the Corporate Offices standard address specific challenges unique to office settings. This includes the top five concerns employees have expressed about returning to the workplace, including Ensuring people entering the office are not sick; Maintaining social distancing; Adequate and frequent cleaning and sanitation; Plans and protocols on quarantining employees if they start to show symptoms; and, Clear employee communication. # # # About Lesaffre® Yeast Corporation and Red Star® Yeast Company Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and Red Star Yeast company are both part of the Lesaffre Group. As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology. With a turnover of 2 billion euros, Lesaffre employs 10,000 people in 78 subsidiaries based in 50 countries. About AIB International For more than 100 years, AIB International has partnered with our clients to bring the enjoyment of safe, high-quality food to consumers everywhere. Through customized Training, Inspections & Consulting, Regulatory assistance and Certification services, our global team of food safety and quality professionals has grown to service more than 120 countries and is committed to helping food and beverage supply chain companies to apply the highest standards of integrity. Visit www.aibinternational.com for more information.

AIB International Announces Dan Martin as New President and CEO Martin’s Selection Follows Andre Biane’s 2020 Retirement Announcement Contact: Mark Crouser, mcrouser@aibinternational.com, (816) 582-8839 (Download release: AIB International Announces Dan Martin As New Pres And CEO FINAL) Manhattan, Kan. (March 23, 2021) – AIB International, a global leader in food safety and quality, today announced Dan Martin as President and CEO, starting April 1. He succeeds Andre Biane, who has led the company for the past eight years and announced in 2020 his plan to retire. Martin is a food and beverage industry veteran who launched his own consulting practice in 2020, working with numerous food and beverage companies to drive profitable topline growth. Prior to that, Martin was CEO of Twinings North America for 15 years, leading them to become the fastest growing tea company in North America. His career began in 1988 with Kraft Foods, where he held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in the sales and marketing organizations. He also then held various leadership roles at Eight O’Clock Coffee and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. “Following decades of experience with CPG companies and also then consulting with several companies, I am particularly excited to now join AIB International. The company is well-positioned for growth and continued leadership in the industry,” said Martin. “I look forward to drawing on my experience to support the team in its quest to help the global food and beverage industry continually improve food safety and quality programs.” “The culmination of a thorough global search, the Board and I are proud to name Dan as the next President and CEO of AIB International. Dan is a seasoned professional with a wealth of global CPG and industry leadership experience, making him the right person to lead the company forward,” said Brad Allen, Chair of AIB’s Board of Trustees. “We believe Dan will help maximize the company’s potential and accelerate its future growth, broadly benefitting the food and beverage supply chain.” “It has been a tremendous honor to lead AIB International for the past eight years and I am incredibly proud of everything we have accomplished,” said Biane. “The Board and I are confident that Dan will continue to build upon the momentum we have started and develop new opportunities globally. Our customers around world should continue to expect exceptional quality of service and attention from AIB International.” # # # About AIB International For more than 100 years, AIB International has partnered with our clients to bring the enjoyment of safe, high-quality food to consumers everywhere. Through customized Training, Inspections & Consulting, Regulatory assistance and Certification services, our global team of food safety and quality professionals has grown to service more than 120 countries and is committed to helping food and beverage supply chain companies to apply the highest standards of integrity. Visit www.aibinternational.com for more information.

Industry Veteran Stephanie Lopez Announces Departure from AIB International VP of Operations, Americas Spent Nearly 17 Years with the Company Contact: Mark Crouser, mcrouser@aibinternational.com, (816) 582-8839 (Download release: AIB International Industry Vet Stephanie Lopez Departs For Second Career FINAL) Manhattan, Kan. (Jan. 6, 2021) – Following two successful stretches and nearly 17 total years with AIB International, Stephanie Lopez, Vice President of Operations, Americas, will be departing the company next month. Lopez has chosen to venture outside the food safety industry and take steps toward what she is calling a “second career.” She will continue working with the Operations team and our customers through her last day, which will be Friday, Feb. 5. “While deciding to pursue a second career has been a difficult decision, I know that now is the right time to challenge myself in pursuing this life goal. I’m departing with confidence that the global AIB International team is up to any future challenges and our customers are in good hands,” said Lopez. “I have such gratitude for the many mentors, colleagues and customers who have afforded me the opportunity to grow, learn, travel and build success these past two decades. Together, we’ve been able to equip our customers with knowledge and support the delivery of safe, high-quality food around the world.” During her nearly two decades with AIB International, Lopez’ work has been recognized by customers, colleagues and peers, including having authored The AIB GMP and Prerequisites Guide Book; Led the establishment of the wholly owned subsidiary and certification body AIBI-CS and served as its first president; Developed numerous seminars and webinars, while teaching several hundred of them; and Served as SME for the best-selling e-learning courses HACCP Online, and our Food Safety and Sanitation Distance Learning Course. Lopez also served customers around the world, including those in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Within the organization, Jeff Wilson has been promoted from Vice President of Operations, EAA, into the role of Global Vice President of Operations, where he will be absorbing Lopez’ responsibilities. In this Global role, Wilson will help focus the development of key operational initiatives, supporting both our team and customers, wherever they may be located. “In my almost 20 years with AIB International, Stephanie has been such an incredible resource and mentor to me and countless others across the organization. She and I collaborated on so many different Operations initiatives that we were given the nickname ‘Jeff-anie’ by the team, so I’ll carry fond memories of work together,” said Wilson. “In this new Global role, I’ll be working to take our learnings from 2020 and put them into practice, while also focusing on the continuous improvement of our team and their service to customers. Given the composition of the team we have in the Americas, EMEA, APAC, LATAM and China, I know we are up to the task.” “For decades, Stephanie’s work has been highly regarded by our customers and team, highlighted by her many positive contributions to the industry. While we know that her leadership will be missed, we’re also proud to support her in pursuing a life goal and trying something completely new,” says Andre Biane, president and CEO of AIB International. “With Jeff now taking on this Global role, we will maintain continuity with the Operations team and customers, while also broadly implementing our strategy for future growth. I look forward to the beneficial impact his efforts will have with our Operations team and how that will translate to even better service quality for our customers around the world.” # # # About AIB International For more than 100 years, AIB International has partnered with our clients to bring the enjoyment of safe, high-quality food to consumers everywhere. Through customized Training, Inspections & Consulting, Regulatory assistance and Certification services, our global team of food safety and quality professionals has grown to service more than 120 countries and is committed to helping food and beverage supply chain companies to apply the highest standards of integrity. Visit www.aibinternational.com for more information.

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New Board Members Selected for AIB International’s Parent Company Four New Members Join to Bolster Industry Expertise Contact: Mark Crouser, mcrouser@aibinternational.com, (816) 582-8839 (Download release: AIB International New AIB Board Members Release FINAL) Manhattan, Kan. (Nov. 12, 2019) – As AIB International continues its evolution to meet the current and future needs of the global food supply chain, four new board members have been selected to join the board of its parent company, the American Institute of Baking (AIB). “The addition of these four new board members provides us a wealth of experience that will help guide and support not only our evolution, but the expansion of our expertise in markets like China, Asia Pacific, Africa and elsewhere,” said Andre Biane, AIB International’s President and CEO. “Each of our board members have been chosen based on their industry experience and functional expertise. I believe this board will continue to encourage us to be strategic, entrepreneurial and responsive to the needs of the industry.” The four new members of the AIB Board of Trustees are: Thomas Benner, President & CEO, Lasaffre Corporation/Red Star Yeast Company Michael Connolly, Senior Director – Snacks R&D, Campbell Snacks Jo Anne Gabbert, President, JAG Portfolio Services Gary Mawby, VP Supply Chain, The Bama Companies Inc. These four new board members join an esteemed group of industry leaders, including: Bradley T. Allen, President and General Manager, PHM Brands, Chairman Brian T. Dwyer, VP Manufacturing Operations, Kroger Company, Vice Chairman Judy Abrams, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Gateway Region YMCA Mahirwan Bhagia, Senior Director – Global Governance & Compliance, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, PepsiCo Inc. Greg Boyd, SVP of Supply Chain, Flowers Food, Inc. Jeff Dearduff, President and CEO, Gold Standard Baking Todd Larson, Vice President, Operations, Henningsen Cold Storage Co. Mike Leikam, President and CEO, Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC Rick McGrath, Partner, Lockton Companies John Morris, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting, Kansas State University Pat Murphy, Director, Supply Chain Leaders – C&F, General Mills, Inc. Campbell Williams, Vice President, BCW Food Products Inc. Lucy Williams, CFP, Vice President and Trust Officer, The Trust Company Jorge Zarate, GB Global Operations, Logistics and Engineering, Senior Vice President, Grupo Bimbo Andre R. Biane, President and CEO, AIB International Thomas E. Ogle, CFO, AIB International, Secretary/Treasurer The operational intent of the American Institute of Baking is to support the global food and beverage industry and its supply chain to elevate food safety systems and to improve the commercial production of grain-based foods. This intent is then executed upon through work done by AIB International. New board members were also selected for the AIB International Certification Service, which you can see here. # # # About AIB International For 100 years, AIB International has partnered with our clients to bring the enjoyment of safe, high-quality food to consumers everywhere. Through customized Training, Inspections & Consulting, Regulatory and Certification services, our global team of food safety and quality professionals in 120 countries is committed to helping our customers address virtually every link in their supply chains. Visit www.aibinternational.com for more information.  

New Board Members Selected for AIB International’s Certification Services Two Industry Leaders Added to Boost Quality Assurance and Food Safety Expertise Contact: Mark Crouser, mcrouser@aibinternational.com, (816) 582-8839 (Download release: AIB International New CS Board Members Release FINAL) Manhattan, Kan. (Nov. 12, 2019) – AIB International Certification Services, Inc., which performs certifications audits for the global food supply chain, has added two new board members. A wholly owned subsidiary of AIB and separate entity from AIB International, Certification Services certifies food manufacturers, packaging, and storage and distribution. The two new members of the AIB International Certification Services board are: Deborah Shapos, Quality Assurance, Food Safety Manager, Culinary Art’s Specialties Christina Tabata, Director, Quality Assurance and Food Safety, Rubio’s Coastal Grill “Certification Services is well-known for supporting continuous improvement in food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide,” said Andre Biane, AIB International’s President and CEO. “By adding two board members with a breadth of quality assurance and food safety expertise, we further boost our ability to anticipate and meet the needs of our clients.” These new board members join an esteemed group of industry leaders, including: Tameka Carr, Director, Corporate Food Technology, Product Development & Quality, The Kroger Co., Chairwoman Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS, CFPM, Director of Technical, Training and Regulatory Services, Terminix Commercial, Vice Chairman Alfonso Capuchino, General Manager, Certification Services, AIB International Danielle Mertz, Director, Global Data Reporting, Finance, AIB International Michele Bradley, retired, former Director of Latin America Quality, Kraft Foods International Deni Naumann, Strategic Advisor/Executive Consultant, ServiceMaster Raul Fajardo, SVP Technical Service, Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Certification bodies offer an unbiased assessment by an accredited independent technical expert. AIB International Certification Services stands out as a provider of certification services by offering auditor consistency, food certification expertise, quick response time and a commitment to quality. New board members were also recently selected for the AIB Board of Trustees, which you can see here. # # # About AIB International For 100 years, AIB International has partnered with our clients to bring the enjoyment of safe, high-quality food to consumers everywhere. Through customized Training, Inspections & Consulting, Regulatory and Certification services, our global team of food safety and quality professionals in 120 countries is committed to helping our customers address virtually every link in their supply chains. Visit www.aibinternational.com for more information.