Food Technology Consultant with 12+ years of experience in the F&B, Dairy and Nutrition sector
Dr Phanindra Kalyankar, Co-founder of Foirfe Process & Product Solutions, is an experienced Food & Beverage product and process developer. Phanindra has experience working in both academic and industrial settings.
Phanindra holds a PhD in Protein Chemistry & Enzymology (Galway Mayo Institute of Technology) and a MSc in Biotechnology (UCC).
Phanindra has experience in translating novel lab/pilot scale process to Industrial scale, value engineering commodity products, optimizing industrial processes to reduce cost & to enhance ease of production, eliminating multi-site/ batch product variations and improving product "Hit Rate" during production.
Phanindra enjoys the challenge in providing simple, robust and sustainable product and process solutions whilst ensuring Food/Beverage consumer expectations are met.
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