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 Aditi Agrawal

Senior Food Scientist - Product Innovation

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

Vacant - Recruitment underway

Research & Development Technologist - Food Smarts

Bachelor of Applied Science - Food Technology and Nutrition Product Development Capabilities - Extensive experience in outsourced manufacturing globally

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

Full analytical laboratory and materials testing laboratory

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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

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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

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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.

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Sauces

Sauces, Marinades and Condiments

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

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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.

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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.

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Ready Meals
Ready Meals

Ready Meals- Skin pack, MAP and Sous Vide

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Beverages
Beverages

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Snacks
Snacks

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SAUCES
Sauces

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Packaged Products
Packaged Products

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Functional Food
Functional Food

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Ready to take your food products and processes to the next level?

Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our expert food science consultants

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