Mr Bradley Wardrop

Qualified Food Scientist and Process engineer

30 years plus experience in the food industry

Principal Scientist and General Manager - Food Smarts

Bachelor of Applied Science - Food Science
Associate Degree Science - Food Processing
Diploma of Science - Food Technology
Member of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) – 20 years
Member of the Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA) - 10 years

Dr Behannis Mena Chalas

Qualified Food Scientist and Dairy Technologist

Senior Food Scientist - Technical

PhD Food Science
Master of Food Science and Dairy Technology
Bachelor of Science- Food Technology
Associate Degree Science- Dairy Science
Member of the American Meat Science Association (AMSA)
Member of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology ( AIFST)
Contact person – International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST)

Ms Juliana Munno

Research & Development Food Scientist- Food Smarts

Masters of Science - International Food Technology
Bachelor of Engineering Food Engineering
Member of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)
Member of the Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA)

Ms Claire Amaya

Research & Development Food Scientist- Food Smarts

Bachelor of Applied Science - Food Science
Member of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)
Member of the Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA)

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Experience:

At Food Smarts, we believe that science is the key to unlocking the full potential of the food industry. That's why our team of expert food scientists, meat and dairy scientists, process engineers, chefs and application technologists, are dedicated to using the latest scientific research and techniques to help clients improve their products, processes, and profitability.

With decades of experience in food science and technology, our consultants have a deep understanding of the complexities of the industry and the challenges that businesses face. From product development to process optimization, we provide a wide range of services that are backed by the latest scientific knowledge and research.

Laboratory Capabilities

Full product development wet laboratory and kitchen

Combi-ovens - steam and convection capable
Static Ovens - commercial and domestic for validation of recipes and cooking instructions
State of the art deep frying and coatings systems
Gas and induction hobs for validation of recipes and cooking instructions
Sous vide - slow cooking in vacuum systems
Pressure cooking
Retorting- pouches only
Dehydration/Desiccation - computer controlled cabinets
Hot hold validation - UNOX Evereo hot fridge units
Fermentation- scale up and manufacture
Thermoline - Environmental storage cabinets for shelf life and packaging suitability analysis

Full dry-blending laboratory and kitchen

Dry blending for protein powders, hydration mixes, nutritional powders, seasoning and coatings and product premixes
Pilot scale facility for small batches (50kg) - in progress
Particle analysis - Screening
Shelf life validation and verification

Product Development

We specialise in all types of food and beverage products from snack foods , ready meals, soups and sauces to soft drinks, energy drinks, weight management and fortified products for special medical purposes, there isn't a lot we cant assist with, and if there is we can find you the right assistance through our comprehensive network of consultants.

Questions? Email us at

info@foodsmarts.co

or enquire via the link below.

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Ready Meals

Ready Meals- Skin pack, MAP and Sous Vide

Fresh Chilled ready meals packed utilising modern packaging systems including Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP), Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Sous Vide ( Cook in pack) systems to extend shelf life and provide functional ready to heat and eat products

Beverages

Soft Drinks, Functional Drinks, Energy Drinks, Fermented and Brewed beverages, Alcoholic premixed cocktails, Alcoholic seltzers, spirits and more

Food Smarts can develop alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages from Functional and Nutritionally fortified beverages to alcoholic cocktails, seltzers and beer based beverages

Snacking

All sorts of coatings, flavorings and spice blends

We can provide the flavouring solutions for your snack foods as well as developing fried, extruded and baked snacks.

Sauces

Sauces, Marinades and Condiments

Food Smarts can create unique, contemporary and craveable sauces, marinades and condiments that will compliment any meal

Plant Based Alternatives

Food Smarts can provide plant based alternatives to most product development, from plant based proteins, plant based sauces, marinades and condiments to plant based milks, cheeses and dips

Food Smarts have invested in both both research and equipment to produce plant based products that not only provide sustainable, natural and ethical alternatives to traditional products, but are also guaranteed to delight consumers with their taste, texture and function.

Functional Food

Food is more than just sustenance, food can impact health and well being in ways that we are just beginning to understand, food fortification with natural derived vitamins, sea minerals and plant actives are just the start

Food Smarts have a global network of suppliers of unique natural fortification from nature, filling the demand from consumer to develop healthier nutrient dense products free of artificial or man made ingredients, we can provide solutions that meet both of these demands.