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Summary
This Cannabis Beverage Formulation & THC Emulsion Expert is a Certified Food Scientist (CFS™) with 14+ years of specialized expertise in cannabis CPG, focused on food and beverage formulation, product development, and regulatory compliance. He has proven track record of developing multiple cannabis beverages from initial concept through scale-up to successful commercial launch. This Cannabis Beverage Formulation & THC Emulsion Expert is an expert in THC emulsion technology and flavor profiling, with demonstrated ability to overcome the technical challenges of critical quality parameters including emulsion stability, shelf life, and bitterness while delivering exceptional taste profiles and functionality. He has extensive experience navigating the Michigan, California, Maryland, Ohio, and Colorado cannabis regulatory frameworks, including direct collaboration with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency to ensure compliant product launches, including shelf stable RTD beverages. This Cannabis Beverage Formulation & THC Emulsion Experts comprehensive technical knowledge spans formulation chemistry, shelf-life validation, compliance testing, and quality assurance. He holds a patent in cannabinoid emulsion technology and has hands-on experience managing a complete product lifecycle in multiple regulated cannabis markets.
Highlights
- Compliance Testing Protocol Expert
- Cannabis Beverage Quality Assurance
- Shelf-life Testing and Validation
- THC Beverage Development
- MI Regulatory Compliance
- Concept to Commercialization
- Authority Collaboration
- Scale-up Protocols
- Analytical Chemist
- Sensory Analysis and Optimization Cannabinoid Emulsion Patent Holder
- Co-man partnership and oversight
Relevant Accomplishments
- Developed multiple THC beverage flavors from initial concept through scale-up to successful commercial launch in regulated cannabis markets
- Expert in THC emulsion formulation and stabilization, with proven ability to mask bitter flavor notes while delivering exceptional taste profiles
- Direct experience navigating Michigan cannabis regulatory framework and collaborating with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency for product approvals
- Proven track record communicating with state cannabis regulators to facilitate compliant product launches and maintain ongoing regulatory relationships
- Designed and executed comprehensive shelf-life testing protocols with laboratory partners including accelerated and real-time stability studies for cannabis-infused beverages
- Managed complete scale-up process from benchtop prototyping through pilot trials to full commercial production across multiple facilities
- Developed an extensive portfolio of over 120 cannabis CPG products, including beverages, tablets, chocolates, gummies, confections, topicals, patches, and pet products.
- Supervised multi-state mandated compliance testing: pesticide, potency, microbial, pH, turbidity, water activity analysis
- Interfaced with analytical testing laboratories to interpret results, compile regulatory documentation, and ensure compliance
- Expert in sensory science and flavor profiling to ensure consistent, market-leading taste profiles throughout production scale-up
- Implemented robust analytical validation processes and quality assurance systems for cannabis beverage manufacturing operations
- Patent holder for cannabinoid emulsion technology (US Patent US11134710B2), demonstrating innovative expertise in cannabis product formulation
- Successfully partnered with external co-manufacturers to maintain quality control, compliance standards, and production efficiency during scale-up
- Led cannabis product innovation across 7 US locations, growing company market valuation to over $100M through strategic product development
- 14+ years specialized expertise in cannabis beverage formulation, regulatory compliance, and commercial product development in highly regulated markets
Roles
- Independent Consultant
- Chief Scientist
- Director of Science
- Director Product Development and Innovation
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