Applied Food Technologies Announces New Hire

March 2, 2012 - PRLog -- ALACHUA — March 2, 2012 — Today Applied Food Technologies’ President and CEO, LeeAnn Applewhite, announced the addition of Patrick Larkin, PhD, to the research and development team at Applied Food Technologies, Inc.  “Applied Food Technologies is excited to have Dr. Larkin join our research and development team.  His addition will create a powerful bridge to solidify our stake in many areas, including the environmental arena” Applewhite stated during a company-wide introduction.  Dr. Larkin brings a significant amount of experience in the areas of molecular biology, gene expression, environmental research, and molecular fish research to AFT.   Dr. Larkin obtained his PhD from the University of Florida and retains adjunct professor status at University of Florida and Santa Fe College.  Dr. Larkin has several publications related to fish gene expression patterns and environmental testing and worked for a number of years for EcoArray, Inc., the assets of which were purchased by Applied Food Technologies in 2011.  

About Applied Food Technologies
Founded in 2003, Applied Food Technologies offers a one-stop shop for market label compliance for the Seafood Industry, including the “gold standard” for seafood species identification testing.
Forward Looking Statement
In accordance with the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the company notes that some statements in this news release look forward in time, and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company’s actual results of operations.  The following important factors, among others that are discussed in company filings with the SEC, could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements:
-Competition may cause us to lose projects or result in decreased revenues.
-We may be unable to hire qualified technical personnel.
-Acquisitions involve significant risks, including difficulties in operational integration, management diversion from normal daily operations of the business, and the potential loss of key employees of acquired companies.

Applied Food Technologies is a registered trademark of Applied Food Technologies, Inc. in the United States.

Please visit Applied Food Technologies’ website for contact information:
www.appliedfoodtechnologies.com

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Applied Food Technologies (AFT) is a "one-stop-shop" for seafood safety testing. AFT offers the "gold standard" in seafood species identification using DNA testing. AFT also offers antibiotic testing, microbial testing, and other seafood safety tests.