Rafeekali Kanhirala

Rafeekali Kanhirala is a seasoned Technical Manager at Food Specialities Limited since June 2016, specializing in the development of neutral and fermented dairy products, beverages, ice creams, and cheese. Rafeekali collaborates with application teams from various companies to provide technical knowledge and support for product development and cost engineering across the GCC and Levant regions. Prior to this role, Rafeekali held positions at Awal Dairy, including New Product Development Officer and Senior Supervisor of Quality, contributing to product development, food safety management, and cross-departmental interactions. Rafeekali's experience also includes a Technical Supervisor position at Malabar Regional Milk Producers Union and a Production Supervisor role at Elite Natural Pvt Ltd. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Food Technology from DGM MES Mampad College and the University of Calicut.