72794Corporate_Action193171752/Articles/Corporate_ActionCorporate Action43583871BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_100000000000003459103M Microbiology wins IAFP Black Pearl Award3M-Microbiology-wins-IAFP-Black-Pearl-Award1211995380000The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) recently selected 3M Microbiology as the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Black Pearl Award. The Black Pearl Award is given annually to one company for its outstanding achievement of corporate excellence in advancing food safety and quality.IAFP recognizes 3M Microbiology for its efforts to advance food safety and qualityfalse6610215745780BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000345912435838710The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) recently selected 3M Microbiology as the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Black Pearl Award. The Black Pearl Award is given annually to one company for its outstanding achievement of corporate excellence in advancing food safety and quality.<br><br>When evaluating candidates for the Black Pearl Award, IAFP seeks companies that exemplify excellence in advancing food safety and quality through numerous channels, including customer programs, employee relations, educational activities, adherence to standards and support of the goals and objectives of IAFP. <br><br> According to David Tharp, executive director of IAFP, 3M Microbiology has long been an active and dedicated member of IAFP. <br><br>“3M Microbiology’s integrated approach to providing food safety solutions to the food industry is second to none. They have a history of partnering with customers and industry organizations to address issues or problems. Through active involvement in IAFP scientific journals and industry events, 3M Microbiology regularly provides ideas and solutions to the food industry.”<br><br>3M Microbiology is a leading manufacturer of proven and reliable testing solutions that cover the spectrum of quality, pathogen, and toxin testing and monitoring in the food safety market. Products include 3M Petrifilm Plates, 3M Clean-Trace ATP hygiene monitoring systems, 3M Tecra rapid pathogen and toxin test kits, as well as sampling, dilution and enrichment products. 3M Microbiology operates in more than 60 countries, working to serve the needs of the food and beverage industry through innovative products and technologies. <br><br><a href="link:http://www.3m.com">3M</a><br><br><a href="link:http://www.foodprotection.org">The International Association for Food Protection</a>.<br>Des Moines, Iowa874512Development193171752Development72794Corporate_Action193171752/Articles/Corporate_ActionCorporate Actiontrue
