GARDNERS, PA - Food safety and sustainable, responsible company culture are at the center of Rice Fruit Company’s most recent executive appointment. The apple provider recently announced the promotion of Alexandra Roberts to Vice President of Culture and Compliance, where she will work to ensure food safety while supporting the company’s overall culture.

“I am honored to take on this leadership position at Rice Fruit Company,” Roberts commented. “It has been a privilege to work with our team and community to uphold the highest standards in food safety and sustainability, and I look forward to continuing this important work in my expanded capacity.”

Roberts originally joined the Rice Fruit Company operation as Food Safety Manager, where she spearheaded food safety and compliance activities within the facility. As a press release explained, her role also involved close collaboration with local farm families and orchardists to implement and maintain efficient, good agricultural practices.

“Throughout her tenure, Lex’s work has exemplified a commitment to both the operational excellence of the packinghouse and the broader agricultural community,” the company stated in the release. “With her experience and vision, Rice Fruit Company is confident that Lex will help drive the company forward as a leader in responsible agriculture and food production.”

Before joining the team at Rice Fruit Company, Roberts worked in the fresh slice and snack food sectors, holding positions at Appeeling Fruit and Savor Street Foods. Before re-entering the agricultural and food industry, she also worked as a civil attorney, advocating for individuals facing social, economic, and racial challenges.

Adding to this expertise, Roberts holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctorate from Villanova University School of Law. This unique combination of legal expertise and food safety knowledge allows her to address industry challenges from a multidimensional perspective, the release added.

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