The USA’s Food Institute has named Cathie Sloan as its marketing director and promoted Mary Claire Florio to the newly created position of web development manager.

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As marketing director, Sloan will be responsible for all new member campaigns for the Elmwood Park, NJ-based trade association, as well as retaining and developing closer relationships with current members.


Following a complete re-design of the Institute’s website, Florio’s responsibilities as web development manager will include adding new content to the site, increasing traffic and improving the functionality of the site.

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