Movers and Shakers The right people in the right roles can make all the diff erence MycoTechnology names new CTO Mycelial fermentation specialist,
MycoTechnology, Inc. has appointed industry veteran Ranjan Patnaik, Ph.D. as its new Chief Technology Offi cer. This newly created role will strategically align R&D, food science and technical services teams under a single executive leader as MycoTechnology gears up for its next stage of global growth. Patnaik brings over 25 years
of experience in the fields of fermentation, strain engineering and bioprocess product development. He joins MycoTechnology from EVERY™ (formerly Clara Foods), where, as CTO, he led a multi-disciplinary technology team of over 50 to pioneer the manufacturing of egg proteins using precision fermentation. During
bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in chemical engineering, and previously spent over 16 years in domestic and international senior leadership roles at DuPont. As his appointment was announced,
his tenure, the company transitioned from laboratory-phase research to commercial
production. Educated in India and the US, Patnaik holds
Patnaik said: “I’m thrilled to be taking up this new role with MycoTechnology at such an important and exciting stage of its journey. The potential for mycelial fermentation in food and beverage applications is huge and remains largely untapped. MycoTechnology’s fermentation platform is based on highly sophisticated science and technology know-how and intellectual property assets, putting the company many steps ahead of others in this space and on a clear path to success.”
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients announces new CEO
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients has announced the appointment of Jon Fernández De Barrena as the new CEO of the company. They stated: “With his extensive experience and visionary leadership, we are confi dent that Jon will steer our company towards new heights and continue our commitment to excellence in the natural ingredients industry.” At Alvinesa, the company said they
pride themselves on their dedication to sustainable and high-quality natural ingredients. Under Jon’s guidance, the company is excited to further enhance their capabilities and expand their global footprint. His strategic vision aligns perfectly with the company values, and they are confi dent that his leadership will reinforce their position as
a trusted provider of natural ingredients. They comment: “Please join us in
welcoming Jon Fernández De Barrena to the Alvinesa family. We are confi dent that his expertise and passion will guide us towards an exciting future. Stay tuned
for more updates on our journey as we continue to make a positive impact in the natural ingredients industry.” Alvinesa Natural Ingredients is a Spanish company that upcycles raw material left from wine and olive oil production to create natural ingredients for the Food, Beverage, Nutraceutical and Animal Health industries. The portfolio includes a wide selection of natural antioxidants (grape and olive extracts rich in polyphenols), natural colour (anthocyanins), wine concentrates, natural tartaric acid, and grape seed oil. Alvinesa’s core business lies in ‘Zero Waste’, using 100% of the raw material. We do not destroy food to make ingredients!
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