Lathika Venugopal

Experience

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  VKL Seasoning Pvt Ltd

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2015

  Junior Executive

  Played a pivotal role in the development of seasoning blends for noodle, snacks, RTE products and food service application and to create innovative seasoning formulation that met customer requirement and exceeded quality standards. Conducted sensory analysis and market research to gain insights into consumer preferences and leveraged findings to improve product formulation and drive customer satisfaction. Assisted in the pricing and costing of seasoning blend and supported sales team in acquiring new business and expanding market share Show less

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  Symega Food Ingredients Ltd.

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2022

  Category Head

  Led the strategic direction and managed the entire snack category to develop and launch innovative seasonings for snack customers globally. Collaborated with cross functional team to identify market trends, consumer preference and customer requirements to drive product development initiatives. Oversaw the entire product life cycle from concept ideation to commercialization including formulation, sensory evaluation, packaging and pricing. Managed key customer account, conducted market research and provided insights on competitive landscape and pricing strategies. Mentored and trained junior team members optimizing their performance and fostering a collaborative culture. Show less

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  University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Research Assistant

  Investigate the relation of viscosity using different isolated protein sources to the 3D printability of plant base burger patty. Pea protein isolate and soy protein isolate will be used in combination to investigatethe correlation between printing stability, dispensability, and rheological properties.