TEWKSBURY, Mass., Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WellPet, LLC, the
largest North America based
independent branded premium natural pet food company, announced
today that Tricia DiPersio, PhD, RD,
has been appointed to the role of Vice President of Food Safety,
Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs. With an impressive
background in food safety and quality assurance, DiPersio joins the
WellPet team to build on the company's commitment to a
best-in-class food safety culture.
DiPersio most recently served as the Executive Vice President,
Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance at D&D
Consulting where she led global strategy to implement safety and
quality programs for food manufacturers across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Prior to D&D, DiPersio led the food
safety and quality assurance programs at Panda Restaurant Group for
nine years where they won the coveted IAFP Black Pearl Award for
Excellence in Food Safety and Quality Assurance. She also held
roles at Target Corporation and Wild Oats Markets (now Whole Foods)
earlier in her career. DiPersio completed her dietetics degree at
the University of Northern Colorado and
earned her master's degree and PhD in animal and food science and
human nutrition with a focus on pathogenic microbiology from
Colorado State University.
"We know pet parents trust WellPet to provide high-quality
nutrition, so every day our team is committed to building on our
culture that prioritizes food safety and quality assurance above
all else," said Reed Howlett, CEO of
WellPet. "Tricia's background is exemplary, and she is a true
expert in this space. We are thrilled to bring her on board to help
us take our food safety and quality initiatives to the next
level."
Earlier this year, WellPet's Minnesota-based Farm Fresh Kitchens
manufacturing facility earned an "A" grade accreditation from the
British Retail Consortium's Global Standard for Food Safety, a
certification that requires exceptional, ethical, and safe
practices. DiPersio joins at a pivotal time for the company to
ensure that this level of food safety and quality remains
consistent as WellPet continues on a growth trajectory and enters
new categories. She will work closely with Howlett and other
members of the senior leadership team to manage the global quality
organization and vendor relationships, develop enhanced safety
practices, and ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory
activities.
"I'm honored for this opportunity to bring my passion for food
safety and quality assurance to the booming pet food industry. As a
pet parent to six, I know firsthand that nothing is more important
than providing safe, premium natural nutrition to ensure the health
and wellbeing of our pets," said DiPersio. "WellPet's existing
commitment to safety and quality is both impressive and inspiring,
and I'm looking forward to joining this exceptional team."
DiPersio and her husband will be based near WellPet's
Tewksbury, MA office with their
two Boston terriers, one
chihuahua, one cat, and two parakeets. To learn more about WellPet
and its family of brands, visit www.wellpet.com.
About WellPet, LLC:
WellPet, the largest North America based independent branded
premium natural pet food company is home to premium pet food brands
Wellness®, WHIMZEES®, Old Mother
Hubbard®, Holistic Select®, Eagle
Pack®, and Sojos®. For more than 100 years,
WellPet has delivered on the promise of doing whatever it takes to
make the healthiest natural products for the pets that depend on
us. Today, our team of animal lovers, nutritionists, and
veterinarians at WellPet are committed to carrying forth our strong
heritage, continuing to find new ways to bring innovation,
nutritional excellence, and product quality to our family of
natural brands, always putting pet health first. For more
information, visit www.wellpet.com.
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