The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announces that Craig Bacon has been named an AMSA Fellow and is a recipient of the 2015 AMSA Signal Service Award. The AMSA Signal Service Award was established in 1956 and is given to members in recognition of devoted service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and to the association. The Signal Service Awards are sponsored by Cargill, Johnsonville Sausage Company and Elanco Animal Health.Craig Bacon will be honored at an Awards banquet during the AMSA 68th Reciprocal Meat Conference on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Lincoln, NE.
Craig joined Tyson Foods in 1990 as a Food Technologist and has risen to the current position of Senior Vice-President of Research and Development. In this role, Craig leads the development of all products for Tyson Foods located in the Discovery Center in Springdale, Arkansas and the North Discovery Center in Downers Grove, IL. Tyson is the 2nd largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and produces 1 out of every 4 pounds of meat consumed in the U.S. He is an inspirational leader to the over 300 team members that he leads.