Dr. Linsen Liu certainly boasts one of the sweetest careers in the world as vice president of sciences at Guittard Chocolate Co. During this half-hour session, he’ll discuss his ascension, plus everything you wanted to know about chocolate and confections. Notably, get ready for him to get into the technical aspects of optimizing the organoleptic experience of chocolate in varied product applications, reflecting today’s consumers' dueling desires for indulgence and better-for-you products.
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Date & Time
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 10:30am PDT
End Date & Time
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 11:00am PDT
Location
Booth #1350
| MODERATOR |
 Fran SchoenwetterDirector, Content Marketing, Natural Products Insider A senior strategic communications specialist, Fran is devoted to supporting consumer health and environmental sustainability, by optimizing audience engagement via digital integrated content marketing solutions. She leads educational content marketing programing that supports the natural product CPG supply chain ecosystem. |
| SPEAKER |
| Dr. Linsen Liu Vice President of Sciences, Guittard Chocolate Company Dr. Linsen Liu is a highly accomplished and results-driven professional with a wealth of experience in leading technical teams and driving innovation in the field of food sciences specialized in fats and oils, peanut butters, and chocolates. Currently, Linsen is serving as the Vice President of Sciences at Guittard Chocolate Company. He has been instrumental in spearheading continuous improvement and achieving remarkable breakthroughs in product innovation and commercialization. Throughout his career, Linsen has held various leadership positions at several renowned companies. With a proven track record in managing R&D, Quality, and Technical Services, Linsen has consistently demonstrated his ability to optimize processes, standardize operations, and deploy Lean Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency. He is widely recognized for his expertise in implementing data-driven sciences, cross-functional workflows, and advanced analytical methods to elevate product quality and control. His contributions to product development, commercialization, and profitability through innovative approaches and process enhancements have been highly impactful. Linsen has been awarded nine US Patents for formulation and processing in edible oils, peanut butters, and oil cooking sprays. In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Liu served as a Governing Board Member of the American Oil Chemists' Society from 2021 to 2023. Linsen's exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results have been consistently recognized throughout his career. |
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