A P Moorthy

About A P Moorthy

Professional Summary: Seasoned food industry professional with over 40 years of…

Experience

1. Head R & d and Npd

   Foods And Inns Ltd

   Mar 2017 — Present

   Head – R&D and New Product DevelopmentIndia’s largest manufacturer and exporter of tropical fruit pulps and concentrates• Process Research & Troubleshooting: Lead efforts in process optimization, quality improvement, and resolving technical challenges across various product lines.• New Product Development (NPD):o Developed a range of culinary pastes: Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilli, Red Chilli, Tamarind, and fermented chilli pastes.o Innovated value-added products from mango processing by-products: Mango Butter Mango Kernel Tea Drumstick Leaves Tea Powder Pectin extraction from mango peel – coordinating ongoing project implementation.o Created tailor-made fruit pulp and concentrate blends based on customer-specific requirements.o Spearheaded development of Jams, Sauces, Chutneys, and Beverages in line with market trends and export standards.• Shelf-Life Studies: Designed and conducted comprehensive shelf-life studies for fruit pulps and concentrates to ensure quality and compliance with food safety norms.• Project Coordination: Collaborating cross-functionally with production, quality, and marketing teams for successful commercialization of new Skills & Expertise:• New Product Development & Implementation• Tailor-made Formulation for Export Clients• Fruit Waste Valorisation & Sustainability Projects• Process Optimization & Troubleshooting• Fermentation Technology & Culinary Innovation• Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS, FSSC BRC)• Regulatory Compliance (FSSAI, EIA, PCB)• Food Science & Shelf-life Analysis• Red Cross Certified – Food Safety & Hygiene

Education

• Bharathiar University

  B.SC

  1982 — 1985