Trac provides testing, research, auditing and consulting services to clients ranging from small family businesses to food corporations.
Virginia Deibel, CEO and co-founder of Trac Microbiology, said: “As a leader in nutritional testing, and with its rapid expansion into microbiology, Covance is well suited to integrate and further develop Trac’s consulting capabilities, high quality testing processes, and strong focus on client service.”
Deibel will assume the role of director at Covance. She will provide consultation services on all aspects of plant operations as they relate to microbial quality and safety, and act as a liaison between clients and the FDA/USDA during product-positive events. She will continue to develop hazard analysis and critical control point, environmental monitoring and plant-practice programmes.
Marlo Vasquez, vice president and general manager, Nutritional Chemistry and Food Safety, Covance, said: “Dr Deibel has an excellent reputation in our industry. Her expertise in investigative microbiology and determining the causes of food cross-contamination is well known across the industry and will strengthen the value we deliver to existing and future clients.”
Source: Covance
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