Icelandic Provisions
Christopher Kuo started their work experience in 2010 as a Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where they specialized in protein purification and characterization. Christopher later worked as a Lab Technologist at the same university before transitioning to the food industry.
In 2014, Kuo joined Sabra Dipping Company, LLC as an R&D Scientist, focusing on product development, formulation, and process improvement. Christopher worked on ideation, commercialization, and cost-saving initiatives.
In 2016, Kuo moved on to Sensient Technologies Corporation as an R&D Scientist, where they conducted new product and process research, as well as application development.
In 2017, Kuo joined Jamba Juice as a Manager of Innovations, driving domestic and international product innovations and consumer insight-driven product development.
In 2018, Kuo joined FOCUS Brands as a Senior Culinary Manager, specifically working on the Jamba rebrand team. Christopher played a role in reimagining the menu with plant-based, sugar-reduced, and nutrient-boosted products.
Most recently, in 2020, Kuo joined Icelandic Provisions as the Senior Product Development Manager. Further details about their role are not provided.
Christopher Kuo earned a Bachelor's degree in Horticultural Science from National Taiwan University, where they studied from 2002 to 2006. Christopher then pursued a Master's degree in Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where they studied from 2011 to 2013.
Icelandic Provisions
Icelandic Provisions is a brand of Traditional Icelandic Skyr, made with Heirloom Skyr Cultures. Packed with more protein than yogurt, skyr is a dairy product made with the purest of ingredients. The company has been producing authentic skyr and Icelandic dairy products since 1927, building on recipes and dairy cultures handed down by its farmersand their families.