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Rick Falkenberg, Ph.D., CFS
Accomplished Technical Strategist and Leader | Advisory Board Member | Science Consultant & Advisor | Chief Technical Officer | Experienced Food Science Technical Professional with a track record of improving results in varied food manufacturing environments. Highly motivated team builder/player. Able to provide clear, strategic direction on Food Safety issues. Well versed in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Purchasing, Food Safety Programs and Biotechnology. Sound business judgment combined with excellent conceptual analytical ability. Specialties: • Recognized Process Authority • Well established with FDA, USDA FSIS processes. • Including high/low-acid and acidified foods • Well versed in non-thermal applications, specifically: ▪ Atmospheric cold plasma and HPP. • Process Optimization and Validation • Patent Review/Filing; Meat, Poultry, Produce, Flavors and Ingredient Systems • Audit preparation; ISO, Organic, 3rd Party • Food Safety Systems, GMP's, Supplier/Vendor Audits & Certification • Food Quality Systems – CIP, ISO, HACCP, TQM, KP, Organic • Justification and auditing of new product, process and packaging • Regulatory Issues – labeling, process approvals/development and validation • Lab audits/upgrades – analytical, microbiological, micro-physical