Matt Kuffa

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About Matt Kuffa

Strategic and driven professional with 17 years of experience working in food science. A food industry professional with a diverse background in spray drying, beverage, flavor application, nutritional beverage, lipid emulsion, encapsulation, and beyond. Diverse experience in innovation, product development, and the commercialization process. Strong leadership skills with a drive for results while work in a fast-paced, team environment. Experienced people manager and project leader, working with cross-functional colleagues. Learns quickly and thrives in an environment that allows for new experiences and career growth.Skills and Knowledge-Extensive Spray drying experience (lipid powders, cheese powders, plant based proteins)-Extensive beverage experience (beverage powders - teas, coffee, and cocoas)-Flavor application work - dry beverage powders, nutritional beverage powders, beverage syrups, beverage sauces-Nutritional beverage formulation (both powder and liquid)-Dry blending-Agglomeration/encapsulation for beverage powders (K-cups) and nutritional beverage powders-Lipid emulsions / emulsifiers (both dry and liquid)-Liquid beverage processing (Microthermics, UHT, HTST) for syrups and sauces-Several years working on R&D Innovation team (fish oil emulsions/powders, Enzymes, plant sterols, plant proteins)-Significant experience on patent applications and patent reviews-Pet food applications