“With our company’s rapid growth in full bloom, brought on by the increased complexity of food-safety regulations and requirements, it is critical that our messaging be focused but clear,” said Andrew Lorenz, president of We R Food Safety!. “Andy brings a wide range of skills to the We R Food Safety! team, from video to the written word, and I am excited to have him in a leadership position with us where he can use his many talents to help us grow.”

During his time at The National Provisioner, Hanacek has covered food-safety issues and innovation extensively, having developed and managed the annual “Food Safety Report.” Additionally, he has worked hand-in-hand with the Food Safety Summit.

“Food safety is the primary issue that keeps meat and poultry processors up at night,” Hanacek said. “As the vice president of Communications for We R Food Safety!, I will continue to share that knowledge and expertise, all the while helping more processors and consumers stay safe by helping the We R Food Safety! expert team get their messages to the right audiences.”

Hanacek will retain his role as editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner and manager of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame while he serves in his new role at We R Food Safety!