TORONTO, March 17, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Produce Safety and Security International Inc, the 'Company,' or (Pink Sheets:PDSS) today announced the appointment of Rodger Harris as its executive sales and marketing representative for New Zealand.
Rodger Harris's responsibilities will include overseeing the sales and marketing of Produce Safety and Security International, Inc. products and services for New Zealand and Asia. Mr. Harris will report directly to C.W. Karney, the President and CEO of PDSS.
Rodger has over 25 years experience consulting to the international community in the meat and food industries worldwide. These services consisted of HACCP quality assurance design and implementation, feasibility benchmark studies, plant - process layout design and construction. Rodger Harris's project work includes India, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji and China. He has the specialty skills and global knowledge with the design, construction and operation of small ultra hygienic food processing plants.
Rodger brings many years of experience in all phases of the food industry worldwide. The Company believes that his experience will give PDSS one of the best technical experts in the world of food safety and risk reduction.
"Rodger Harris brings additional professionalism to PDSS. I'm proud to have Rodger onboard PDSS," said Clarence 'Bill' Karney, President & CEO of PDSS. "As an executive, Rodger represents PDSS's strong commitment to the produce and food safety industry."
About Produce Safety and Security International, Inc.
Produce Safety and Security intends to eliminate food safety and sanitation issues and provide methods to improve procedures to minimize risk and liability. Produce Safety and Security's comprehensive program is a proactive approach to food safety. The Company intends to offer a variety of products and services that provide safer food & produce products, better quality, reduce shrinkage, and enhance shelf life.
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