FMI Promotes Four Seasoned Food Safety and Regulatory Staff Members
June 14, 2018
ARLINGTON, VA – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today announces the recent promotions of four managerial staff members who embody the organization’s strategic emphasis on the food safety and regulatory environment.
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Arlington, VA – Le Food Marketing Institute (FMI) a annoncé aujourd’hui les promotions de quatre membres du personnel de direction qui incarnent l’importance stratégique de l’organisation pour la régle...
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