Alastair Sansome-Smith

Business owner and technical expert for FoodWrite Ltd

About

Alastair Sansome-Smith holds a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham (1988), complemented by an M.Sc. in Process Biotechnology (1985) from the same institution, a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Bristol (1984), and a Dipl. Management Studies in Business from Bristol Business School (1995). His career includes significant roles as a Senior Scientist at both GSK and RHM RE Ltd, focusing on product science and scientific research. Currently, Dr. Sansome-Smith leverages his extensive background as an Owner & Technical Consultant at FoodWrite Ltd, applying his expertise in innovation and technical consultancy. He is also a project assessor for the European Innovation Council.

Education

Bristol Business School, University of the West Of England, Bristol

Dipl. Management Studies, Business / December, 1995

University of Birmingham

Ph.D, Biochemical Engineering, fermentation, beverage / December, 1988

The University Of Birmingham

M.Sc., Process Biotechnology / December, 1985

University Of Bristol

B.Sc., Biochemistry / December, 1984

Experience

FoodWrite Ltd

Owner & Technical Consultant / March, 2011 — Present

Helping companies and other professionals develop business opportunities (b2b) for new and existing foods including technical reports, documentation and specifications, literature surveys and technical market analysis in the food and beverage industry. Currently engaged in new product development on snacks, beverages (cider) and fruit processing, and strategy development for a small drinks company. Case studies include stevia use, novel popcorn products, shelf-life extensions, solid-state composting and mid-infra red analysis applications to name a few - see www.foodwrite.co.uk for further examples. Completed a 20 month contract in October 2013 to deliver over 200 product documents and specifications for Maxinutrition following GlaxoSmithKline's purchase of the brand. Maxinutrition is a leading adult nutrition brand focussing on proteins delivery and mainly targeting sports people. The product range covered powders, bars, supplements, fermented and dairy drinks and other sundry product types and involved close working with a range of third party contractors. Recipient of a Technology Strategy Board grant in 2013 to investigate opportunities for advanced mathematical modelling in the food industry with Riskaware Ltd. EIC proposal evaluator and project coordinator (EIC Accelerator/Horizon 2020, Eurostars and Eureka programme) since 2014, Proposal assessor for Innovation Fund, Denmark and Euratom. Past projects: snack food equipment (2012 - ongoing), citrus processing and procurement (2015 -) Current specific projects (2023): anaerobic digesters (from 2022), baking science (starch chemistry), brewing (filtration & mashing chemistry), xanthan gum fermentation (various years from 2011). Holds a Personal Licence for the sale and distribution of alcoholic products

Insights2Innovate Ltd

Director / July, 2015 — March, 2016

Insights2Innovate is a company dedicated to product development, sensory and market research. It is actively engaged in generating new products with health claims.

Monnow Creatives Ltd

Business Owner & Director / November, 2014 — November, 2015

In business partnership with Dr Sachin Chandra on the product development and manufacture of cider products, coffee drink products and other beverages. Launched a Sparkling Perry (4%ABV) with presentation packs and currently developing flavoured ciders under 'The Cider Council' brand.

GSK

Senior Scientist- Product Science / October, 1990 — October, 2010

Conducted formulation research into beverages, especially the interactions between ingredients over their product life-time. Conducted profiling work to understand the relationship between analytical and sensory parameters. Conducted research into the blackcurrant fruit supply chain, investigated novel technologies in juice and beverage processing and worked closely with all major ingredient suppliers.

RHM RE Ltd

Senior Scientist / November, 1988 — May, 1990

Joined the Fruit Chemistry group and researched pectin structure and its gel-forming properties in jam manufacture.

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