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Professional Summary: Seasoned food industry professional with over 40 years of extensive experience across Production, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, and New Product Development. Proven expertise in multiple product segments including processed foods, spice extracts and oleoresins, confectionery, fruit bars, and egg-based products. Currently serving as Head – R&D and NPD at India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of tropical fruit pulps and concentrates, including mango, papaya, guava, tomato (aseptic and canned), as well as green/red chili purees, Green Chiili Paste , Ginger Paste , Garlic Paste and tamarind paste. Key Competencies and Achievements: Led multifunctional initiatives in food safety, corporate social responsibility, SMETA/SEDEX compliance, Global GAP, and 5S implementation. Experienced in conducting and leading vendor audits, customer audits (domestic and international), and internal audits aligned with GFSI, FSMS, FSSC 22000, BRC, Halal, and Kosher certification standards. Strong command over regulatory compliance including FSSAI, EIA, and Pollution Control Board (PCB) requirements. Directed cross-functional teams for the successful development and commercialization of innovative food products, ensuring alignment with international quality and safety benchmarks. Recognized for driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory alignment, and maintaining robust food safety systems..