Deli Star Corporation
Eric Iserman, CCS, currently serves as a Senior Food Scientist and Culinologist at Deli Star Corporation, where expertise in culinary arts and food science is utilized to create and refine diverse protein products for a range of clients. Previous experience includes the role of Director of Product Development & Quality Assurance at Save-A-Lot, where leadership of a test kitchen was essential for supporting a multi-billion dollar private brand portfolio. Other roles at Save-A-Lot involved product development, where culinary integrity was ensured through sensory analysis and quality management. Earlier work experience involved production supervision and internships in food manufacturing, alongside a foundation in the culinary arts as a barista. Eric Iserman is pursuing a PhD in Animal Sciences with a focus on Meat Science at South Dakota State University, having previously obtained a Master of Science in Food Science & Human Nutrition from the University of Maine and a Bachelor of Science in Culinology from Southwest Minnesota State University.
Deli Star Corporation
As one of the premier food manufacturers in the Midwest, Deli Star produces a wide range of cooked meat products: slicing logs, diced meat, pulled or shredded meat, post-pasteurized protein salads, post-pasteurized fillings or toppings, and an array of ready-to-eat meat entrées for retail sale. Our customer base includes further processors, restaurant distributors, restaurant chains, wholesale food distributors and supermarket chains. Deli Star maintains its high standards by intense focus on three aspects of its operations: FOOD SAFETY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.