Wixon Names Vice President of Research and Development

ST. FRANCIS, WI--Wixon, Inc., manufacturer of a comprehensive line of ingredients and flavors for the food, beverage, and healthcare industries, has named Stan Andrews, Ph.D., as vice president of research and development. His responsibilities include directing product and food technology development through Wixon's staff of food technologists, flavorists and research professionals.

Andrews has an extensive background in the food ingredient industry, including meat applications, salad dressings and sauces, spices and seasonings, and bakery products. Prior to joining Wixon, Andrews held positions at ADM, Decatur, IL; Westco Bakemark, Los Angeles; and T. Marzetti Company, Columbus. He also worked as an independent consultant within the food industry.

He is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists, Research Chefs Association, American Association of Cereal Chemists, and the American Society of Baking. A competitive ballroom dancer, Andrews is also senior vice president of the national nonprofit organization, USA Dance, Inc.

Andrews received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University and his master's and doctorate from Utah State University.

About Wixon, Inc.
Wixon, Inc. is a leading producer of food ingredients, including spices, blended seasonings, flavor systems and dry and liquid retail packaged finished products. The firm offers a full menu of food manufacturing services from its turnkey campus at 1390 E. Bolivar Ave., St. Francis, WI 53235. For more information on Wixon or any of its products, visit the company's website at http://www.wixon.comor call 414/769-3000.