US natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets has announced that Mary Mulry, PhD, is to take on the newly created position of senior director of product development and standards.
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Dr Mulry joins John Taylor, recently named senior director of QA/R&D and Michelle Walker, manager of standards, to complete this vital Company department.
Effective 1 April 2002, Dr. Mulry will be responsible for developing packaged goods and Wild Oats branded products; overseeing the Company’s standards and quality assurance programs, and directing the Company’s food science, nutrition and safety initiatives.
“This company was founded on the mission of providing its customers with the best quality all-natural and organic products available. We continue to build on that foundation by realigning our organisation to emphasize quality assurance and standards,” said Bruce Bowman, senior VP of operations.
“We are pleased to have someone of Dr. Mulry’s stature and expertise on board who can take a scientific approach to product development and ingredient alternatives. In addition to ensuring our product standards are met, this critical new role will allow us to continue to enhance our offering of great tasting, all-natural food and high-quality dietary supplements, body care and household products,” he added.
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By GlobalDataDr. Mulry brings more than 18 years’ experience to Wild Oats in various aspects of product development, and technical and regulatory issues related to the food and dietary supplement industries. Her expertise spans the areas of conventional foods, natural, organic and functional foods and dietary supplements. Since 1993, Dr. Mulry has been founder and president of her food consulting business, FoodWise, Inc. Prior to that, she was VP of R&D at Boulder-based Celestial Seasonings.
Walker will serve as Manager of Standards for Wild Oats. This newly created position will allow her to focus exclusively on the company’s standards initiatives. Most recently, Walker was responsible for the grocery department’s comprehensive QA program. She has also chaired the Wild Oats Standards Committee since 1997.
