Expert with years of experience in dry food processing and packaging and hands on operations of complex food manufacturing lines.Food safety and food formulations in grain technology using semolina, farina and flour.Pasta industry expert in drying pastas and production of flour products such as noodles.Food packaging machinery, both cello bag and box technology, labeling, coding and R-D process.Formulation of manufacturing and packaging cost savings strategies with state-of-the-art equipment for dry food.Food manufacturing safety and packaging safety.

Expert manufacturer of high protein low carbohydrate foods and beverages including soy isolate, high energy bars and beverages, fish protein, whey protein, infused fruits and vegetablesManufacture of high protein low carbohydrate bar formulations.Production of high energy and sport beverages; fruit and vegetable juice processing.Facility startup for sugar replacement blends; infused fruits and vegetables, soy isolate, fish protein concentrates, whey protein concentrates.Food product formulation, herbal extraction, food dehydration.Quality Assurance and SOP's for food and dairy products.Food industry membrane processing.

Microbiologist expert in agricultural immunoassay and analytical method development and biosecurity, especially antigens, antibodies, animal hematology, off-flavors in food, mycotoxins, fatty acidsAgricultural chemistry, specializing in immunoassay and analytical methods development, including ELISA, Western Blot, Monoclonals.Separation chemistry using LC, HPLC, GC, GC/MS.Familar with "Electronic nose%" SAW portable GC.Experience in antigen and antibody purification.Animal hematology such as Ig, Complement, Lysozyme.Off-flavors in food using GC/MS, other instruments and trained dogs.Mycotoxins detection in grains and forage including ergot...

Packaging Expert Specializing in the Restaurant, Beverage, and Agricultural Chemical IndustriesRetail, institutional and Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) packaging.Extensive new product and package development.Test method development and experimental design.Package/product interactions and shelf-life determination.Studies on new materials and package structures.Thorough knowledge of packaging equipment and operations.Hands-on experience in various production facilities.Wide source base for new materials, packaging and co-packing.Plastic bottles - lightweight designs with screw closures and labeling.Thermoformed containers - cups and tubs with...

High Power Electron Beams Technology and Business ConsultantTechnical and business expertise for industrial electron accelerator projects.Led the team that developed Atomic Energy of Canada's high energy, high power electron beam technology.Managed research and development programs to develop new uses for electron beams, including food irradiation, plastics, composites and cellulose treatment.Evaluate products for feasibility of electron beam sterilization - including materials compatibility, dose distribution and process efficiency.Determine electronic beam equipment requirements - power, energy and other.Estimate dose distributions and p...

Consultant for the Use of Electron Beam for all Types of Product SterilizationEvaluate products for feasibility of electron beam sterilization, including materials compatibility, dose distribution and process efficiency.Determine electron beam equipment requirements - power, energy and other.Estimate dose distributions and perform detailed studies of max/min ratios.Provide capital and operating cost estimates and prepare or review capital investment schedules and business plans.Prepare and evaluate equipment tender documents with potential suppliers.Provide facility design concepts supported by Monte Carlo based shielding analyses.Prepare...

Consultant for Business and Pricing Analysis for Food Production, Aerospace and HealthcarePricing models for home medical equipment (beds, wheelchair, oxygen equipment, CPAP mask, humidifier, Nebulizer) and aerospace (inflight entertainment, Broadband) products in the U.S.Financial analysis and reports for executive decision makers.Competitive analysis, benchmarking, cost and pricing analysis and industry analysis.Supervised marmalade food processing and business improvement.Developed strategic planning.Implemented systems of food; tomatoes, fried beans, popcorn, strawberry, orange, blueberry preserve quality control and assurance.Plant ma...

Food and Dietary Supplement Consultant specializing in Open Innovation NPD, Microencapsulation and HydrocolloidsFood product development and technology.Microencapsulation technology and delivery systems.Hydrocolloid technology.Functional foods and dietary supplements.Confectionery and chewing gum, baking, beverages and sweet goods experience.Technical management and open innovation development.Expert witness (defendant and plaintiff).Lab build-out and lab management experience.Flavor technology.Short-course developer and adjunct professor at Montclair State University and Rutgers University.

Brewmaster Specializing in Solving Brewing Process Problems, Commissioning New Brewing Equipment, and Improving the Financial Performance of Brewing OperationsExtensive experience in all aspects of the brewing process and skilled at locating the source of beer quality issues and resolving these issues.Troubleshooting sources of microbiological contamination and identifying process improvements to eliminate the contamination.Yeast health and fermentation diagnosis, resolving issues and identify process changes to improve yeast vitality and subsequent fermentation vigor.An expert beer taster who can identify beer off notes and identify proce...

Food Chemical Expert Specializing Chocolate, Fruit Snacks, General Confectionery Products, Cereals, Pet Foods and High Protein Analog Food Products in Domestic and International Food MarketsOperations expert and senior level product development for research and development and quality control.Chocolate, fruit snacks, general confectionery products, cereals, pet foods, and high protein analog food products in the domestic and international food markets.Competitive product analysis focusing on flavor, color, texture, size, count, process, and wrap. Other product areas: Ingredient copy, claims, and nutrition facts.Retail audits: Product pos...