020256 Schwartz Elected President of Canadian Meat Council

In some acceptance remarks Mr. Schwartz said, "The members of the Canadian Meat Council, operators of federally inspected meat processing facilities, are committed to supplying the highest quality, wholesome meat and meat products for Canadian consumers and customers around the world."

"All operations in our plants are continually monitored by inspectors from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency who search out unhealthy livestock, diseased carcasses, and over-see all processing operations including residue monitoring, good manufacturing processes, ingredients, and labelling information."

"Approximately 90% of Canadian meat production is federally inspected and the consumer seal of wholesomeness is the round legend, with the crown in the middle and the establishment number in the circle, which can be found on carcasses, cartons, and meat packages," concluded Mr. Schwartz.

Mr. Schwartz commenced his career with a public accounting firm and, in 1983, transferred to the Controller's Office of the hog and pork processing business.

Since then he has held several positions in the organization, including Assistant Controller, Director of Sales, and Vice-President of Sales and Marketing.

In 1995, Mr. Schwartz assumed his present duties, marking him the third generation to direct the family- owned business.

A Director of the Canadian Meat Council since 1995, Mr. Schwartz served as a Vice-President for the past 4 years.

The Canadian Meat Council is the national trade association representing Canada's federally inspected meat packers and processors. Current membership includes 50 firms, operating 82 plants, and marketing close to 90% of the federally inspected meat products. The member roster also includes 69 associate members, suppliers of goods and services including ingredients, packaging, casings, equipment, sanitation supplies, financial services, trading, and research assistance.

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