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London, England, Gb

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

In addition to below, purchase of MYLK Foodstore, a fresh and frozen ready meal company diversified my role considerably:Cost analysis for all MYLK meals determining product profit margin's to adjust retail prices.Investigation into shelf life studies, determining tests required for each meal to ensure food safety.Building a strong understanding of the Food Standards Code (FSANZ) and labelling legislations, particularly Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL).Investigation into MPI compliance regulations of ready to eat products with identified CCP's, risk assessments, traceability, and monitoring checks.

Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Focus on two primary projects:Rose Veal Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures programme (MPI), work including research and analysis of the nutrition profile, investigation into bi-product opportunities, analysing consumer insights, and future prospects for the product.Development of a Meal Kit Box; Flash Box through undertaking a full competitor analysis to assist in decision making, conceptual development, prototyping, presenting to investors, costings and logistics.

Hastings, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Supporting the technical development of various new product development and cost saving projects. This included reformulation, bench top work and factory trials for a variety of products such as pasta, soups and sauces in pouches, pottles, glass jars, and cans in the retort, as well as other processes such as hot fill pouches, jams and dressings.Worked closely with all departments; NPD, Value Engineering, Petfood and Packaging, forming close connections with team members to achieve the tasks at hand.Fully trained to use Pilot Plant Equipment such as the Retort, Steam Jacketed Kettles, Steam Injector, Can Seamers, Mondini and the Comitrol.Voluntary work in planning the R&D Christmas Party and a part of the ANZ Social Committee to plan events with other international teams around the world.

Nelson, New Zealand

New product development of a variety of new Dr Feelgood ice cream flavours, including a new vegan range using alternative plant based milks. Taken from research of current consumer trends and understanding ingredient functionality, bench top trials, sensory evaluations, product costings, through to factory trials.Reformulation and processing improvement of current product range to ensure organoleptic and functional properties are maintained.Managed all communication and procurement with suppliers, manufacturers and other key stake holders on multiple projects.

New Zealand

AHIP is an intense two week program designed for future leaders of the industry, where students are exposed to the breath and depth of what Kiwi horticulture has to offer. Throughout the trip, we explored the different growing techniques, business models, and emerging value-added products that are meeting the demands of our growing international markets. At the conclusion of the program, we presented our insights and key findings to MPI so they can capture and expand on the new challenges facing aspiring young Kiwis in the sector.

Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

New product development of a beverage range using unique ingredients with a brief to achieve specific Food Standard (FSANZ) claims for the New Zealand and Australian markets. Conducted research of consumer trends, bench top formulations, costings, stability and shelf life and consumer evaluation. Liaised with suppliers to procure any ingredients I required.

Fully trained to accurately complete all finished good, sterility and shelf life tests required for product release of UHT Fonterra milk products and The Apple Press juice.Tests included using the Milkoscan and EPIC Microbial ATP System's, and determining viscosity, acidity, pH, Brix, and Vitamin C content.Investigated competitor markets to help formulate future plans.

Bay View, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Bay View, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Bachelor Of Food Technology (Hons), Food Product Developement

Activities and Societies: Aotearoa Horticulture Immersion Program Scholarship Techensoc - Vice President, Secretary and Class Representative

High School