Jane Larsen

Food Industry professional with over 35 years of diversified experience in the areas of Product Development, Quality, ingredient Labeling and Nutritional Labeling. Worked extensively in plants with marination (both vacuum tumbling and injection), batter and breading technology, IF, whole muscle and formed items. Developed products for club stores, restaurants, food service, retail, private label, and deli items. Involved with sku consolidation, specifications and bill of materials building and reconciliation. Product lines include fresh, chill pack, ready to cook, ready to eat, breaded, and slice and dice. Provided training for plant employees, sales, and marketing for product cuttings, capability demonstrations, nutritional labeling and critical calculations for yields on various processes. Responsible for troubleshooting plant issues, including marination problems, flavor challenge,s and yields.

Received a B.S. in microbiology from Kansas State University, a Master’s from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Food Science, and a Ph. D. in Food Science from Pennsylvania State University. Received a “Champion of Change” award from IDDBA.