ATPGroup is pleased to announce that Hend Letaief, PhD has joined the company as Head of Technical Compliance. Hend brings over 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, with a strong background in viticulture and enology, food/beverage product development, compliance, and quality assurance.
Hend received her Ph.D. in Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences from the University of Turin in Italy, where she focused on the application of chemical-physical and mechanical tests for the definition of wine grape quality. She also holds an MSc in Viticulture & Enology from L’institut Agro Montpellier in France, where she developed a new method for assessing wine micro-oxygenation through acetaldehyde testing. Hend earned her BS in Food Engineering from the Higher Institute of Food Industries of Tunisia, where she developed new acetic acid bacteria strains for producing wine vinegar.
Throughout her career, Hend has worked on a variety of research projects and has published several peer-reviewed articles. She spent seven years in academia, serving as Assistant Professor of Wine Chemistry at California State University Fresno as well as Assistant Professor of Enology and Sensory Analysis at the Higher Institute of Food Industries of Tunisia (ESIAT). Her professional experience includes working as a Technical Director for Enartis USA, where she served as the subject matter expert in wine ingredients and laboratory services, and both Director of Quality Assurance then Head of Technical Compliance/Product Development at National Beverage Corp.
As Head of Technical Compliance, Hend will oversee ATPGroup's technical compliance programs and ensure that the company meets all industry standards and regulations. She will also work closely with the company's clients to provide technical support and ensure that they are in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
"We are thrilled to welcome Hend to our team," said Luca Zanin, President of ATPGroup. "Her expertise in winemaking, beverage production, FSMA & FSVP regulations, and quality assurance will be a valuable asset to our company and our customers. We are confident that she will help us continue to provide the highest level of technical support and compliance services to our clients."
About ATPGroup:
ATPGroup was founded as a family business in 1991. Now a leading supplier to the wine, beer, food, and pharmaceutical markets, the company strives to provide solutions and create value for its customers in each of the industries it serves. ATPGroup offers an unparalleled range of high-quality products and services including winemaking & cellar products, brewery supplies, glassware, production equipment, cleaning & sanitation solutions, parts & servicing, mobile services, tartaric acid, cream of tartar, and Rochelle salt. Its team is made up of industry veterans, engineers, cellar masters, and product specialists who provide technical expertise in their respective fields. With warehouses across the country, the company is strategically located to serve customers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.