Homer Nieto

Homer Nieto, CFS, currently serves as a Senior Scientist at McCormick & Company, providing product development support to global strategic accounts since January 2024. Prior experience includes over 14 years at Elite Spice Inc., where roles spanned from R&D Scientist to R&D Senior Manager, overseeing product development, marketing programs, and the R&D group. Additional experience includes managing business development at Nutriexcel Inc. and teaching food science courses as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Maryland. Early career involved work as an R&D Technician at TIC Gums, focusing on hydrocolloid applications. Homer Nieto holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Industry Management and a Graduate Certificate in Food Safety Risk Analysis from the University of Maryland.