Good Foods Appoints Malin Benicek as Vice President of Technical Services


Fri. November 15th, 2019 - by Maggie Mead

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI - Good Foods, one of the biggest names in the plant-based dips and good-for-you products category, is bolstering its leadership team with a new highly-qualified member. Malin Benicek has been hired to fill the role of Vice President of Technical Services, where he will oversee global food safety initiatives as well as the company’s quality management strategies, programs, and standards.

Malin Benicek, Vice President of Technical Services, Good Foods“I’m honored to be joining the Good Foods team,” said Benicek. “Good Foods’ dedication to using the most advanced technologies in food manufacturing and safety is simply the best in the industry. I’m deeply committed to advancing the business growth both nationally and internationally.”

Malin Benicek joins the Good Foods team with plenty of experience to handle his new position

With over 30 years of experience in his back pocket, Benicek has previously served as the Executive Vice President of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Regulatory Affairs for Schuman Cheese Inc. and Wayne Farms LLC.

Kurt Penn, Founder and CEO, Good Foods“We believe adding Malin to the team will be crucial for maintaining the success of our company and products,” Kurt Penn, Founder and CEO, commented in a press release. “His experience and passion for improving food safety and quality assurance standards makes him the perfect fit for this role.”

Benicek earned a master’s degree in food microbiology from the University of Wisconsin, after which he went on to work in various industry segments, including prepared foods, food ingredient manufacturing, cultures, and enzymes.

Congratulations to Benicek on the new position!

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