International Probiotics Association Elects New Officers

The International Probiotics Association has elected four new members to run the organization:

• President: George Paraskevakos of Harmonium International

• Vice President: Nancy Hamren of Springfield Creamery

• Secretary: Peter Rothschild of Biogaia

• Treasurer: Michael Shahani of Nebraska Cultures

“Our new officers will continue to establish IPA as the global voice of the probiotic industry,” said outgoing president Scott Bush, vice president of marketing for health and nutrition at Danisco. “Because of the dynamic nature of the probiotic industry over the past two years, we've seen a doubling in membership, conducted a highly successful World Congress and launched regulatory, scientific and marketing committees. It will be very significant to the future growth of the industry to keep this momentum going.”

Check out the IPA website for more details on the work this group is doing.