Listen "From the vault: Juggling R&D, QA and Projects"
Episode Synopsis
Applegate Farms Vice President of R&D, QA and Project Management at Applegate Farms Chad Clem wears a lot of hats as he guides his teams through the process of developing and fine-tuning the processor’s lines of all-natural and organic deli meats, bacon, sausage, chicken, snacks and cheese. In this episode, Clem describes how staying on top of regulatory issues, innovation, food safety and other projects keeps his staff on their toes while meeting company objectives. He also discusses how working in partnership with parent Hormel Foods Corp. benefits both sides by making processes and operational strategies more efficient and effective.
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