Expert Details
Food Packaging Technology
ID: 107692
Georgia, USA
Expert's research has made him an authority on food processing & storage, food preservation, and shelf-life testing. He can answer questions related to food safety and various aspects of meats, fruit juices, and fish and shellfish. He is conversant with the industry processes behind precooked food snacks and confectionery foods, pet foods, convenience foods, beverages, fresh and processed meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, etc.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Food Technology | Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Year: | Degree: M.B.A. | Subject: Business Management | Institution: Northeastern University |
| Year: | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Food Technology | Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2001 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President and CEO | Department: |
Responsibilities:Food and Packaging Technology and Marketing ConsultancyPresident and CEO, 2001 to present A major part of the food packaging consortium |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Adjunct Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology | Department: Department Of Food Science Of Technology |
Responsibilities:Adjunct Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Adjunct Professor, Department of Food Marketing | Department: Department of Food Marketing |
Responsibilities:Adjunct Professor, Department of Food Marketing |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1991 | Employer: Schotland Business Research, Inc. | Title: Vice President, Strategic Studies | Department: |
Responsibilities:Packaging and Marketing Strategy Consultancy |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 1985 | Employer: Container Corporation of America | Title: Manager, Market Development | Department: |
Responsibilities:Received Paperboard Packaging Council Award for insert injection molded multiple pack for beverage bottlesDeveloped Ceka Can convolute-wound paperboard barrier canister for R & G coffee packaging for U.S. market 1982- 1985 |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1973 to 1981 | Employer: Mead Packaging | Title: New Ventures Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:New Ventures Manager, 1973-1981Product Manager, aseptic and shrink film multiple packaging systems Developed shrink film six-pack of glass bottles Inventor of Crosscheck Aseptic Packaging System for high acid fluid food products—used commercially for juices, sauces Corporate acquisitions program Divisional planning; Marketing and New Ventures Manager International editor and publisher of monthly newsletter on packaging technology and marketing trends Continuing consultation for the company 2011 2012 |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1967 to 1973 | Employer: Arthur D. Little, Inc. | Title: Coordinator of Packaging Consulting Food Business & Technology | Department: |
Responsibilities:Food Business & Technology, 1967-1973Managed technical consulting operations for Paris, France, office Consultant to World Bank on developing countries food processing and packaging. 1970-1973 |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1961 to 1967 | Employer: M&M Mars | Title: Product Development Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Product Development ManagerPackaging and Product Development Manager New Product Development Manager Product Manager, M & M's Fruit Chewies (now Starburst) Developed commercial confectionery products—“Starburst,” “Pop Rocks” Senior member of team that propelled Mars, Inc. into pet supply/food business in the U.S. Special assistant to Mr. Forrest Mars, Sr., owner, on corporate acquisitions: KalKan/Doktor’s/Unisabi |
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Career Accomplishments
| Professional Appointments |
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| He was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists and the Institute of Packaging Professionals. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert has received many peer awards including the Institute of Food Technologists' Riester-Davis and Industrial Achievement Awards, and Packaging Man of the Year by the National Institute of Packaging. He was elected to the Packaging Hall of Fame. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He is the author of six textbooks, and numerous articles, as well as being a columnist. He sits on the editorial boards of several packaging journals. |
Fields of Expertise
food packaging process, aseptic packaging process, barrier polymer, beverage packaging process, controlled-atmosphere packaging process, modified atmosphere packaging, microwave food package, microwave food packaging process, food packaging plastic, thermoformed package, food preservation, food processing, food processing technology, food safety, food storage, food technology, food marketing, microwave heating, plastic can, fish decomposition, primary packaging, secondary packaging, package dispenser, flexible barrier packaging material, food package, form/fill/seal packaging machine, packaging machine, flexible packaging material, packaging technology, pet food, food service, packaging-material management, moisture-barrier packaging process, moisture-barrier packaging material, water vapor barrier packaging process, water vapor barrier packaging material, refrigerated food technology, medical product packaging process, stretch wrapping material, environmentally friendly packaging material, blister packaging process, packaging equipment, plastic packaging material, packaging film, bottled water, case sealing, pasteurizer, aseptic filling, food preservative, polyester thin film, international sourcing, radiation pasteurization, shelf life, food engineering, microwave pasteurization, microwave sterilization, wrapping material, solid packaging process, bagging material, packaging material, package, citrus fruit, food component, food sterilization, food microbiology, shellfish meat, meat product, food science, food additive, food, fish meat, wrapping paper, thermal food processing, sterile packaging process, food stability, food spray drying, food shelf life testing, rigid plastic package, repackaging, pouch, plastic package, pasteurization, packaging engineering, packaging process, package testing, microwave industrial food processing, microwave cooking, animal meat, liquid packaging process, life testing, greaseproof paper, frying, fruit juice, frozen food, fruit, freezing, food staling, food spoilage, food rheology, food product, food processing equipment, food irradiation, food freezing, food drying, food canning, flexible package, edible film, display-ready case, dairy processing, food appliance, confection, package closure, chocolate, can (container), box, boxboard, bottle, beverage, beer, bag, food aseptic processing