Food Technology Corporation Appoints UK-Based Expert

Horsham, West Sussex, UK (PRWEB) May 26, 2006

Food Technology Corporation has appointed food texture expert Jon Hellyer as Product Manager at their UK-based European division, Food Technology Co Ltd.

Jon brings an extensive knowledge in food texture testing to FTC having obtained his BSc in Food Quality with Product Development and his MSc specialising in Confectionary Texture at Nestle. Jon gained commercial experience as a Process Development Technologist within the dairy and bakery industry followed by a further 5 years as Product Manager at CNS Farnell, Brookfield Viscometers Texture Analysis division.

As a specialist in instrument design and application Jon is able to provide FTC customers with a unique and practical approach to texture measurements.

“The three texture measurement systems in the FTC product range enable us to supply test systems suitable for the laboratory or factory floor. I am looking forward to expanding the awareness and application of food texture measurements with such a flexible and comprehensive range of products,” he said.

Shirl Lakeway, President of Food Technology Corporation added, “Jon’s arrival significantly boosts the technical expertise and range of tailored solutions we can offer our customers worldwide.”

Contact Information

Jon Hellyer,

Food Texture Product Manager

Food Technology Co Ltd    

Newton House

Spring Copse Business Park

Slinfold, Nr Horsham

W. Sussex, UKRH13 7SZ

T: +44 (0) 1403 799973

F: +44 (0) 1403 799975

Shirl Lakeway,

President

Food Technology Corporation

Suite 120

Sterling Virginia 20166,

U.S.A.

T: +1 703 433 9247

F: +1 703 444 9860

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