Oden will oversee the day-to-day operations of NTF, lead the NTF staff and provide authoritative guidance for all NTF members on a variety of issues and topics.
Leslee Oden assumes the leadership position in July when current president and CEO Joel Brandenberger retires after 17 years as head of the organization.
Vermont Smoke & Cure's three new flavors include Hickory Smoked Premium Beef Sticks, Oven Roasted and Seasoned Turkey Sticks and Hickory Smoked Hot & Spicy Turkey Sticks.
The Joint Safety and Health Council, made up of safety and health professionals of member organizations of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and National Turkey Federation, created the “Joint Safety & Health Council Frank Cruice Innovation in Safety & Health Award” in 2022.