Event description

Join GFI’s Asia Sheehab in conversation with Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, Founder of Mendocino Food Consulting and author of 150 Food Science Questions Answered at our next Building Your Alt Protein Career webinar on June 17th.

Dr. Le will share how his love for food science and science communication has shaped his dynamic career in the food consulting industry — including work with top alt protein startups. With a PhD in food science, three patents to his name, and a deep commitment to advancing the future of food, Dr. Le brings valuable insights for anyone exploring their next step in the alt protein ecosystem.

Meet the speaker

Bryan quoc le, phd

Bryan Quoc Le, PhD

FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL FOOD CONSULTANT
MENDOCINO FOOD CONSULTING

Dr. Bryan Quoc Le is the Founder and Principal Food Consultant at Mendocino Food Consulting. He earned his Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and his B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. He has consulted with food companies and organizations in the alternative space, including Black Sheep Foods, TurtleTree, The Good Food Institute, High Time Foods, and many others. He is also the author of the book 150 Food Science Questions Answered and holds three patents in the fields of food technology and agriculture. He currently lives on the beautiful coast of Mendocino, California with his wife and two dogs. To learn more about him and his consulting practice, please visit: https://www.mendocinofoodconsulting.com.

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