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...

Food engineering, food processing, food packaging, food Extraction equipment, food extraction methods, natural products isolating, Solvent extraction Engineering, facilities solvent extraction plant concentration, source products, process development, process design, for extraction of oil from aqua-cultured oil extraction, products processing waste, salmon processing waste, flash drying system Design, Edible oils extraction, Edible oils refining, Process engineering, commissioning, evaluation trials, fishmeal drying process upgrades, technical feasibility studies, Plant layouts, plant upgrades, PFD- Process Flow Diagram development, heat balance calculations, mass balance calculations, antioxidant concentrate extractions, blueberry and cranberry pomace, Capital cost estimates, equipment sourcing, Soybean expeller, biodiesel manufacturing, Equipment layouts ,piping layouts, fish gelatin manufacturing, plant expansion, existing systems improvements, Refining, hydrogenation, deodorizing, esterification, jojoba votating, macadamia nut oil votating, cosmetic Ingredients, oil extraction, enzyme hydrolysis, aquaculture salmon processing waste, CIDA, Canadian International Development Agency), : drying System design, potato starch plant dryers, seal oils, marine edible oil refining, fatty acid concentrate, medicinal products, Production line design, canned goods, retorted pet foods, spinflash drying system, clam depuration, freshwater fishmeal plant, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), pharmaceutical end products, ASEAN, region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), low temperature rendering, alkali refining, steam refining, bleaching, hydrogenation, deodorization, interesterification, margarine/shortening solidification, packaging, propylene glycol ester manufacturing propylene glycol ester emulsifiers. Natural Extraction, Agricultural, fishery by-products processes,

Chemical Process Engineering Expert - Pilot and Production Projects, Including Solids HandlingContributing to over 40 years in chemical engineering working with industry leaders: Dupont, Air Liquide, Day Zimmermann and Hercules.Advanced process technology for research and development organizations in the chemical industry of over 30 years.Led major scale-up from bench through production.Over 20 major start-ups to date totaling in excess of over $75 million in capital equipment. (Bench>pilot> commercial expert).Particle and powder technology: Subject Matter Expert (SME) concentrating on drying, spray drying, grinding, particle morphology...

Energy Optimization in Chemical Processes Using Pinch Analysis - Oil, Gas, Chemicals, Pharma, Pulp - Paper, Food Processing (Ethanol, HFCS, Fruit Juice Concentration, Dairy and Poultry)IEnergy efficiency optimization in chemical processes using process integration techniques based on Pinch Analysis - oil, gas, chemicals, pharma, pulp - paper, food processing (ethanol, HFCS, raw sugar refining, fruit juice concentration, dairy and poultry.Simulation modeling of process plants and plant utility systems, steam generation and cooling water.Combined heat and power (cogeneration) systems design and operational optimization.Industrial and commerc...

Food industry engineer with over 25 years of manufacturing, engineering and management experience in food processing and packaging.Food production process engineering and management.Food production engineering for confectionery and bakery operations.Experienced with people systems in production environments.Cost reduction and strategic planning.Independent Consultan, 2004 - PresentManage multiple projects for many food manufacturers at multiple locations.Perfetti Van Melle, Plant Manager, Buffalo Grove, IL, 199...

Food processing expert including extraction, concentration, extrusion, drying, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, industrial waste recovery, rheological and transport characterization Modeling, simulation and control of chemical and food industry processes. Renewable energy: Energy from biomasses. Membrane Science and Technology Biotechnology and biotechnological processes; Food industry unit operations: Extraction, concentration, extrusion and drying. Acoustics.

Ph.D. Pharmaceutical-Nutraceutical Formulator and Consultant for Industrial Pharma and Nutraceutical, Tablets, Capsules, Health Foods, Soft Drinks, Diary, Snacks, Nuts and Seeds, Gums in Food Products, Pectins,Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and manufacturing.Formulating hemp Cannabidiol (CBD) products.Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist with prior industry, FDA experience in CMC writing for small molecules and biologics for both FDA and EMA.Tablet and capsule formulation, manufacturing, trade secret infringement, product labeling, and patent evaluation.Formulation and manufacturing of food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical...

Food Consultant for Food Process and Start Up. Product and Process OptimizationFood Process and Product DevelopmentDeveloping new food formulation and new food processes.Development of formulation and processes for non-fruited bakery fillings, icings, toppings, and release agents; coffee and juice; peanut butter; fruit strips and ropes, nutrition bars, protein gummy bears, protein fruit strips.Experience in fats (lipids), emulsifiers, sugars, proteins, maltodextrins, sugar alcohols, starches and gums.Expert testimony in legal cases such as companies suing each other over a product failureExperience in USDA actions shutting down operations...

Beverage Manufacturing of over 15 Years: Multi-faceted Supply Chain Professional in Beverage Manufacturing Industry. Contract Manufacturing and Contract Development, Vertical Integration, EnterpriseSummary Diversified general manager with significant experience in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) beverage sector. Excellent conceptual problem solver, people leader, and communicator. Demonstrated leadership over enterprise-wide transformational initiatives, manufacturing, packaging design, and sustainability. Focused Areas  Vertical integration of water, CSD (Carbonated Soft Drink), hot fill, retort RTD (Ready To Drink) coffee, a...

Expert in Food and Beverage Packaging, Related Packaging Materials and Machinery.Food science and related food packaging materials and systems.Aseptic food packaging.Product and package interaction.Barrier plastic packaging.PET bottles filling above 190 F.Development of deep draw thin gage polypropylene block copolymer thermoformed trays for baked products.Retortable and hot fill plastic packaging; retortable microwavable shelf stable plastic packaging.Packaging technology assessment and commercialization.Consumer Packaging/Product Development. Certified by the Society of Packaging and Handling EngineersExpert Witness related to food pack...