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Juiceletter

Who’s who in the Science and Technology Commission

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Chairman of the Science and Technology Commission Vice-Chairman of the Science and Technology Commission

MARIO GOZZI DR. EDGAR ZIMMERMario has been working in the food processing equipment and technology business for over 19 years and has been an STC member

since 2009. He gained a Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering

from the Parma University in Italy and joined Rossi & Catelli back in 1998 as Technical Manager for the fruit and vegetables processing department and has been in charge of the R&D department developing new patents and technologies in the fruit processing business. In 2006 the CFT group was formed. Mario then took responsibility for the north and south American markets as a Sales Manager. In recent years he has been involved in large projects for processing fruits such as mango, apples and peaches as well as low-acid bananas into purees and juices and has been involved in several projects featuring the use of innovative ohmic heating. As an STC newly installed chairman, Mario is favouring a shift toward a more educational role of the IFU through: • The publication of IFU-STC Best Practices that could

set independent and trustworthy guidelines for the Industry.

• The organization of specific IFU technical classes involving top Universities and Research Centres in the juice arena to return specific and technical knowledge back to the base of the Juice Community on consolidated as well as on innovative technologies.

• The creation of an IFU database of fruit juice research centres and pilot scale lines around the world be able to support the endeavour of any IFU member toward a new product or technology development.

EducationJustus-Liebig- University Giessen, Germany, PhD in Nutrition ScienceCurrent position and companyHead of Technology and Development | Bucher Unipektin AGSpecialist forFruit processing - process design and equipments (from receiving to bulk storage of juice/concentrate)Country of ResidenceGermanyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? In STC we have many real experts in juice technology, analytics and nutritional aspects. Discussions with my professional colleagues broadens my understanding well beyond my personal expertise. It is an international crowd bringing together multiple experiences from all over the world. Joined meetings and informal contacts with the other IFU commissions further expand my views and help to get the complete picture. And above all, you meet and socialise with friends and can have a good time, also after work is done.

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EducationPurdue University, Ph.D. in Food ScienceCurrent position and companyProfessor Emeritus and Part-time Specialist forFruit and Vegetable ProcessingCountry of ResidenceTaiwanWhat do you like about being a part of STC? To learn and exchange new knowledge in fruit juice processing

EducationUludag University, Food EngineeringCurrent position and companyQuality Assurance Manager | Aroma Bursa Fruit Juices & Food Ind. Inc. Specialist forI have been working for the fruit juice industry for 20 years. I’m a specialist in processing and quality control of fruit concentrates and fruit juices as well as the quality management.Country of ResidenceTurkeyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Sharing knowledge is always part of my work and life as a chairlady of the technical working group of Turkish Fruit Juice Association. I have the opportunity to listen the opinions and experiences of experts from all over the world. I’m happy being in a team from different cultures and experiences.

EducationUniversity of Natural Resources and Life Science, ViennaCurrent position and companyHead of fruit processing department , Vice director | Education and research center for viticulture and pomology Klosterneuburg

Specialist forFruit ProcessingCountry of ResidenceAustriaWhat do you like about being a part of STC? good discussions about fruit and juice processing with specialists, solving problems of the fruit juice industry

EducationJustus- Liebig University, Germany, Diploma and PhDCurrent position and companyDirector Business Unit Fruit Processing | Erbslöh Geisenheim GmbH

Specialist forApplication Technology: Fruit/Vegetable Processing and BeveragesCountry of ResidenceGermanyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Working together on current issues of the fruit juice / beverage industry. Networking und exchanging of experience.

EducationUniversity of Giessen (Germany),Diploma and PhDCurrent position and companyProfessor | University of applied sciences Lemgo GermanySpecialist forFruit and Vegetable processing and analysis, sensory evaluation

Country of ResidenceGermanyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? contact with specialists national and international

PROF. JAMES SWI-BEA WU

NAZAN ÖZEN

PROF. HR DIPL-. ING. DR. MANFRED GÖSSINGER

DR. ROBERT KÖNITZ

CARL GEORG KONRAD OTTO

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EducationUniversity of Florida, Harvard School

of Public Health

Current position and companyDirector, Global Health Science and Nutrition Policy | Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc

Specialist forHealth Research and Nutrition Science . Research is focused on cranberry compounds and the whole body health benefits of the cranberries, with particular interest in studying the effects of cranberry components on microbial function and activity to reduce infections related to the urinary and gastrointestinal tract. These effects of cranberries can provide a nutritional

alternative to help maintain health and help reduce antibiotic use.Country of ResidenceUSAWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Getting up to date on global juice information and issues, collaborative activities with other juice companies

DR. CHRISTINA KHOO

DONALD SPORN

MIA SCHELLEKENS

DR. STEFAN PECORONI

DR. GÜNTER MAIER

EducationColumbia UniversityCurrent position and companySenior Vice President | Johanna Foods, Inc.

Country of Residence

USAWhat do you like about being a part of STC? I always learn something new at meetings and from my colleagues

EducationUniversity Giessen,

GermanyCurrent position and

companyGlobalt Technical Service Food and Beverages Global not Globalt!Specialist forEnzymes and applications in Juice & Wine and olive oilCountry of ResidenceSwitzerlandWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Be part of the great expert team for beverage applications, mainly non alcoholic beverages

EducationKU LEUVEN, bioscience engineerCurrent position and companyCorporate Quality Assurance Manager | SVZ International B.V.Specialist forfruit and vegetable processing, quality systems, microbiologyCountry of ResidenceBelgiumWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Stay informed about new developments in fruit and vegetable processing world,

networking, discuss actual issues with knowledgeable peopleCurrent topics that I want to be part of: fruit washing and sanitation, thermal and non-thermal processes for juices, contamination in juices (heavy metals, minerals), stability of juices, shelf life

EducationUniversity

of Hohenheim / GermanyCurrent position and companyVicepresident and Head of Process Technology | GEASpecialist forprocess technology, mechanical separation, food technology, juice processing

Country of ResidenceGermanyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? It’s a forward looking committee, trying to shape the future of the industry based on facts

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MIGUEL ÁNGEL SÁNCHEZ MARTÍNEZ

DR. PIERRE LABEILLE

EKIN ONGAN

DR.- ING. F.- MICHAEL ROUWEN

KNUD SCHULZ

EducationUniversidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, SpainCurrent position and companyR&D and Pilot Plant Engineer | John Bean Technologies S.p.A. (JBT)Specialist forAseptic processing, heat treatment and extraction for juices and purees.Country of ResidenceItalyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Always something to exchange within an international team.

EducationUniversity of Applied Sciences, Dipl. Ingenieur (FH) Food TechnologyCurrent position and companyTechnical Manager | Ernteband Fruchtsaft GmbHSpecialist forproduction of fruit and vegetables juice,

purees and concentratesCountry of ResidenceGermanyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? international cooperation, new input regarding new technology, food safety

EducationIstanbul Technical University, TurkeyCurrent position and companyFood Engineer, MSc | MEYED (Turkish Fruit Juice Industry Association) Specialist forRegulatory and Scientific ExpertiseCountry of ResidenceTurkey

EducationUniversity of Reims Champagne Ardennes URCA – France: PhD in Industrial Microbiology and BiotechnologyENSBANA, Dijon, France: Food Processing EngineerCurrent position and companyTechnical Manager Applied Biochemistry & Development | Soufflet BiotechnologySpecialist forBiotechnology, Applied Biochemistry, Food Processing, Enzyme Technology

Country of ResidenceFranceWhat do you like about being a part of STC? In my opinion, it’s important to share technical informations and point of views on technical and scientific topics in the field of fruit juice processing with other members of this IFU commission. Especially in the field of new technologies, processes, enzymes. It’s a team of technical experts.

EducationTechnical University Berlin, Germany

Current position and

companyFood Technologist | Retired, projects for PUM / NL and SES / GermanySpecialist for

Fruit juice technology, raw materials, marketsCountry of ResidenceGermanyWhat do you like about being a part of STC? As a member in STC since more than 40 years including chairing the commission for more than 6 years I appreciate the contact and exchange with colleagues in the fruit juice field all over the world. Some of them

became personal friends.This work also inspires and helps in my actual work as editor of a book together with a group of co-authors on technology of fruit- and vegetable juices. We took this work over from our dear colleague and previous chairman of STC, Dr. Ulrich Schobinger who initiated the book and was in charge for the first three editions being published by Ulmer – Stuttgart / Germany

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LAURENT LAPIERRE

OSÉIA PEREIRA FILHO

HANY FARAG

BIANCA MAYEducationMontpellier Science University of, Montpellier Chemistry Engineer School (ENSCM), France, Ph. D in Analytical ChemistryCurrent position and companyTechnical Manager | Bureau Couécou, FranceSpecialist forAuthenticity, Quality Assurance, fruit processing, Aromas.Country of ResidenceFranceWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Being able to participate to our industry changes, challenges and evolutions. Our association and its technical groups allow the industry to bring its collegial and practical opinion on international regulations, technical evolutions. The group let and stimulates the members interact together, exchange information and data.

EducationUniversity of Franca, ChemistryCurrent position and companyQuality Assurance General Manager | CitrosucoSpecialist forJuice Production, Quality Control and AssuranceCountry of Residence

BrasilWhat do you like about being a part of STC? Opportunity to meet great experts in different areas related to the business and to share knowledge and ideas in a very collaborative way.

EducationAbraham Lincoln School of LawCurrent position and companyVice President, Quality & Regulatory Affairs | Dole Packaged Foods, LLCSpecialist forFood LawCountry of ResidenceUSA

What do you like about being a part of STC? Participating with colleagues from around the world in new and emerging issues.

EducationRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University / Bonn, Germany (PhD)Current position and companyScientific Assistant | Institute of beverage research, University of GeisenheimSpecialist forFood Chemistry, heavy metals, volatile compoundsCountry of ResidenceGermany

What do you like about being a part of STC? possibility to work together with members of the industry at the international level, intense exchange of knowledge and experience

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