Marv Rudolph

Experience

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  Lehi The Farmer’s Dairy

  Jan 1971 - Jan 1974

  Research Food Scientist

  Conducted research programs into the utilization of cottage cheese whey by protein ultrafiltration (fractionation), reverse osmosis, fermentation and immobilized enzyme conversion systems.-Recycled 25% of Lehi’s cottage cheese whey output by incorporation into frozen and cultured dairy products.-Received EPA grant, “A continuous enzymatic conversion of whey (cottage and cheddar).

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  General Foods

  Jan 1974 - Jan 1980

  Group Leader

  In charge of product and process development efforts and managing seven food technologists and technicians in the weight control and confectionery areas for the Grocery Group Development Division.-Developed, from bench through commercialization, Pop Rocks® carbonated candy, a radically different product with revenues of $150MM over three years.-Invented Increda-Bubble®, a carbonated bubble gum developed in cooperation with General Foods France. (U.S. 4,150,161 and U.S. 4,254,149.)-Secured five U.S. patents in confections development. Show less

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  Ragu’ Foods Inc.

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1985

  Manager, Food Product Development

  Led a product development group of eight food technologists and technicians. Developed and managed timetables for multiple tomato sauce-based projects, and coordinated all R&D activities with Ragu’ marketing groups.Launched over 25 new products for Adolph’s Meat Tenderizer® and Montera Mexican Sauce® brands.

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  Arthur D. Little

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2002

  Director of Food Product Development

  Produced new clients for this international technology and innovation consulting company. Led all food and beverage product and process development consulting. Provided direction and leadership to ensure realization of product development objectives fpor external clients and internal key business plans for ADL. Sucessfully developed the following products:-Slim●Fast Foods- formulated and commercialized vitamin, mineral and fiber fortified meal replacement beverages in dry mix and ready-to-drink (aseptic) forms. Client revemues increased from, $300M to $900M in two years.- Procter and Gamble- formulated and scaled-up three products containing Olestra® fat substitute- ice cream, mayonnaise and butter-like spread. Received two patents (U.S. 5,084,295 and U.S. 6,010,734). Supplied co-packaged products for clinical trials leading to U.S. regulatory approval of this ingredient.- Colombo Frozen Products Co.- A frozen yogurt that can be scooped with a plastic spoon directly from the consumer’s freezer.-A unique baked snack comprised of a roasted peanut encased in a crunchy rice flour shell (U.S. 5,571,546).-Granogurt bar- a unique shelf shelf-stable confection containing live and active yogurt cultures. Show less

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  DuPont

  Feb 2002 - Sept 2007

  Director, Food Industry Solutions

  Obtained new business for DuPont Food Industry Solutions; a consulting group solving technical problems in food manufacturing for outside clients using the internal scientists and engineers at DuPont. Engaged in solving technical porblems (manufacturing, formulation and engineering) for food and beverage companies worldwide. Generated new business revenue of $3MM in an 18 month period. Major clients included:-Pepsico- closed a $500M retainer agreement to work on various beverage concentrate manufacturing issues.-Kellogg Company- closed $1.3MM of technical services focusing on cereal fortification issues and Egg-O® waffle production. Show less

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  Moobella, Inc.

  Dec 2007 - Oct 2011

  Director of Food Science

  Formulated, sensory tested, scaled-up and supervised the manufacturing of all ice cream mixes and flavors that supply MooBella ice cream vending machines with 96 different flavor combinations. (A MooBella ice cream vending machine dispenses freshly made, hard-packed ice cream in 40 seconds- see www.moobella.com). Commercialized a chocolate syrup using proprietary technology compatible with MooBella machine operating parameters. Established all quality assurance specifications for flavored syrups and ice cream mixes, and worked with co-manufacturers to establishaccurate manufacturing directives. Show less

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  Dr. M.J. Rudolph Consulting, LLC

  Oct 2011 - now

  Managing Principal

  Providing technology-based solutions to the food and beverage industry. Serving as an expert witness in food and beverage cases concerning patent infringement, confidential technical information, ingredient claims and others where an expert opinion is needed to support a legal conclusion(s).