Joseph Antonio Email & Phone Number

Vernon, Ca

Ontario, California

 Identify new opportunities within the foodservice segment and fulfill the needs required by the customers by providing solutions through concept development and product showcasing  Create new and innovative menus based on emerging market trends for key customers based on given strategic goals Develop commercial frozen, refrigerated and shelf stable packaged meal solutions, LTO’s and core menu items for multi-unit restaurant chains and industrial ingredients for manufacturers that helped increase company sales revenues by 25%-40% year after year Establish gold standards and prototypes for commercialization which focused on quality, flavor and cost effectiveness Manage customer projects between the customer and internal departments through clear communication with all departments Readily establish warm rapport with chef counterparts within each company and well regarded as an industry expert in the field of frozen roasted vegetables, sauces, soups, pasta, rice and dips Present new concepts to key decision makers that demonstrate our capabilities and understanding of the customer’s needs resulting in increase product penetration

 Developed products containing tofu and other soy-based foods Project leader for “Grilled & Marinated Tofu” sauce for Soga and Wildwood brands; including formulation, searching and negotiating with vendors, working closely with co-packers, cost analysis, improvements of current products, packaging design Create new and innovative recipes using tofu products for website and other media campaigns Assist production in initial runs for new products to maintain quality and set standards Assist Sales/Marketing and R&D in all aspects including QA monitoring and in-store demonstrations Conduct sensory testing on new products for acceptability R&D lab functions include analysis for shelf-life, micro, nutritional content, fat, protein, salt, moisture, NSI, carbohydrates, ash, total dietary fiber, etc. Cost analysis of ingredients; negotiate with vendors on costs; develop relationships with new clients

B.A., Asian American Studies

Historian and vice president of Zeta Phi Rho fraternity for years 1996-1998; Framer of Beta Chapter Constitution

A.O.S., Le Cordon Bleu