Allan Stewart

Director Of Research And Development at Red Monkey Foods, Inc.

Allan Stewart has extensive experience in research and development, particularly in the food industry. Allan has worked as the Director of Research and Development at Red Monkey Foods, Inc. since 2015. In this role, they have directed the development of various spice and food blends using mostly organic ingredients and implemented cost-saving initiatives for the company. Allan also travels to different countries to secure organic ingredients from farmers.

Prior to their current position, Allan worked as an Independent Consultant from 2014 to 2015, offering consulting services for developing new products and processes in the food industry. Allan has expertise in hands-on product development and has worked with facilities in Russia, the Caribbean, and the United States.

From 2009 to 2014, Allan served as the Director of Research and Development/Food Safety at Creative Occasions Bakery. Here, they developed new lines of bakery items and managed the R&D budget and technical reports. Allan also handled benchtop and scale-up projects.

Before that, from 2006 to 2009, Allan worked as the Director of Research and Development and Quality Control at Georgia Spice Company. Allan developed new products for gourmet lines of sweet and savory mixes, energy drinks, and dry blends. Allan also implemented supplier ID programs and improved existing products to increase sales.

From 1996 to 2005, Allan was the Corporate Director of Process and Product Development at Edwards Fine Foods, Inc. Allan was responsible for developing new standards of quality assurance and securing shelf stability for a product line of 250 sweet goods.

Allan's career began in 1991 at Flowers Industries, where they served as the Technical Director of Research and Development and Quality Assurance. Allan achieved significant revenue growth through the development of new product lines and managed a large budget.

In 1989, Allan worked as the Superintendent of Research and Development Manufacturing at Sanders Country Home Bakery. Allan expanded the product offering and implemented waste reduction measures.

Overall, Allan Stewart has a wealth of experience in research and development, specifically in the food industry. Allan has successfully developed new products, implemented cost-saving initiatives, and improved existing products for various companies throughout their career.

Allan Stewart holds a Master of Food Science degree from Kansas State University. Prior to their master's degree, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in Institutional Food Science Management, from the College of Arts, Science and Technology in Jamaica, W.I. Additionally, Stewart obtained a certificate in Bakery Science and Technology from the American Institute of Baking located in Manhattan, Kansas.

Location

Atlanta, United States

Links


Org chart

No direct reports

Teams


Offices

This person is not in any offices


Red Monkey Foods, Inc.

Red Monkey Foods is an industry leader that delivers high quality, flavor innovation and creativity in all our products. We search the world to provide you with the best organic spices, seasonings and salts available. Flavor is what we do. It’s in our DNA. Pushing the boundaries of flavor, our Research and Development team creates custom products that captivate the senses and wow our customers with the unexpected. And we continue our original thinking right on to the packaging for unique options that stand out on the shelf. We believe real food quality and safety come from going the extra mile to put people, flavor and quality first. That’s why our Food Safety and Quality programs operate at the highest level and standards. We use a robust Supply Chain Preventative Control system in support of the Food Safety Modernization Compliance Act, as well a strict process controls in support of our SQF Level 3 and FSMA management systems.