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Throughout the year Biosun FFI and its employees take the time and money to support a variety of causes around the Tampa Bay Area and the country. Some of our recent personal and monetary contributions included:
- IFT Florida Section meetings (Door prizes, scholarship and attendance) – Florida
- International Citrus & Beverage Conference – Clearwater Beach, FL
- University of Florida – Food Science Alumni Social Hour – National IFT
- Hurricane Katrina Fund – New Orleans, LA
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief Aid
- Desire Street Missions (Danny Wuerffel. Director) – Baton Rouge, LA
- American Cancer Society
- Big Cat Rescue Organization – Tampa, FL
- All Children's Hospital – St. Petersburg, FL
- Metropolitan Ministries – Tampa, FL
- St. Joseph's Hospital Pet Therapy – Tampa, FL
- National Public Radio
Employees are encouraged to donate their time and efforts to charitable organizations as well.
Biosun takes upon a responsibility in becoming actively engaged in helping its local community and others nationwide which we determine are most in need of our support. Our employees are very involved in creative volunteering efforts throughout the Tampa Bay area, which Biosun encourages by allowing them to help choose the charitable organizations we eventually support.
The Robert H. Olson Award was presented to Mark Messersmith, in recognition of years of loyal service to the Florida Section, Institute of Food Technologists, September 2008 "from a grateful membership in the name of one great guy to another". |
 Robert H. Olson Award 2008 |
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Mark Messersmith, Biosun presented the "Lifetime Achievement Award," to Dr. Robert J. Braddock, at the 48th annual International Citrus & Beverage Conference, September 2008. Biosun also established a $400.00 Scholarship for a deserving food science student. The award to Dr. Braddock was in recognition of his dedicated and outstanding accomplishments and lasting contributions in the citrus industry such as many successes in education and quality improvements for Citrus Processing Technology and for distinguished support to countless establishments and individuals. |
 Dr. Robert J. Braddock(Download Award 136KB) |
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Cary Gould (Biosun FFI Marketing Manager) and wife Jill volunteer regularly at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital with their adopted dog Benji helping children with cancer. Watch this brief video. |
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Biosun FFI proudly supports the efforts of the world's largest big cat sanctuary, Big Cat Rescue, in Tampa.  Biosun CEO, Mark Messersmith inspecting promotional literature at the 2007 Annual Big Cat Rescue’s ‘Fur Ball’ Fundraising Event. |
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 Mark Messersmith, CEO Biosun FFI, Jeff Girard, Production Manager enjoy a fun night with family and friends at the 2007 Big Cat Rescue ‘Fur Ball’ Fundraiser. |