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Prashant Mudgal

Prashant Mudgal

Food science R&D leader specializing in product and alternative proteins

prashant-mudgal
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Joined May 2026

Summary

Seasoned food science R&D leader who has held progressive product and innovation roles at major food companies, most recently serving in senior R&D leadership at John B. Sanfilippo & Son. rocketreach
Academic researcher with a Ph.D. in Food Science from North Carolina State University and multiple publications studying whey protein and β-lactoglobulin aggregation and gelation behavior. ncsu+2
Inventor on patents related to plant-based and high-protein food formulations and processes (including meat-like textured plant products and squeezable protein-plant compositions), reflecting applied formulation and texturization expertise. google+2
Experience across diverse segments of the food industry—from transformational innovation and snacks at Hershey to alternative proteins at Nestlé and product/pipeline leadership—indicating cross-functional product development and innovation experience. rocketreach+1

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Education