Rick Prins

By JANELLE DEATSMAN
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.

Rick Prins has been named corporate manager of Milford plant operations for Maple Leaf Farms, according to vice president of operations Don Ratliff. In his new position, Prins will provide performance and quality focused leadership to all aspects of the company’s Milford plant operations.

Prins is a veteran in the food industry. Since joining Maple Leaf Farms in 2004, he has served as plant manager of Serenade Foods and corporate quality assurance manager. Prior to that, he worked for Advanced Brands, Excel, Tyson Foods and other value-added protein companies.

Maple Leaf Farms, Inc. is North America’s leading producer of quality duck products, supplying retail and foodservice markets throughout the world with innovative, value-added foods. The company also produces a line of chicken patties, strips, nuggets and gourmet entrees. Founded in 1958, Maple Leaf Farms is a third generation family-owned company that also markets innovative natural health products and services through its MLF Biotech division and an integrated duck production system, INDUX®, through its international division.