Andy has over 20 year’s experience of applying microbiology within the food industry and has gained a wealth of knowledge in food processes, recipe effects, plant design and environmental controls. He has an unrivalled in depth understanding of all relevant extrinsic and intrinsic parameters as well as typical and atypical manufacturing environments. Andy has experience and expertise working with clients within every sector of the food industry from chilled, frozen, ambient, and fresh produce, as well as developed expertise in using control strategies for these foods and manufacturing environments. Andy is a Fellow of the IFST, as well as sitting on steering groups for FDF Food Hygiene, IFST and Campden BRI. In 2014 Andy was recognised for his contribution to Microbiology by being awarded the FDF Food Scientist of the Year accolade.

Microbiology

Jo has over 20 years food science experience working within FMCG companies and research institutions. Jo has expertise in Cereal Science and Ingredient Functionality. Jo leads a specialist team of Microscopists, with expertise in Investigation Microscopy, Foreign Bodies, and Issue Resolution. The team offer an unrivalled service for Foreign Body Investigations currently offering 32 methods accredited by UKAS to the ISO 17025 standard.

Ben joined PAS (then RHM Technology) over 20 years ago from one of Premier Food’s manufacturing sites. He has a degree in Chemistry and during his career has developed extensive knowledge and expertise in many areas including DNA and protein base testing (particularly allergens).

In addition, Ben can offer in-depth advice on taints, odours, trace contaminants and nutritional testing.

Ben is responsible for extending the scope of the PAS’ testing capabilities through advanced innovation to aid the food industry.

Allergens

Warren leads our extensive nutrition team, as well as labelling and minerals. With over 25 years of experience within food analytical chemistry, 20 of these years within the PAS team. Warren is the PAS expert in ensuring compliance requirements for nutrition testing are met for both UK/EU products and overseas markets. Warren has extensive experience in method development with PAS specifically focussing on HPLC, GCMS and ICP-OES amongst others.

Nutrition & Food Chemistry

David leads a team of chemists in the analysis of vitamins and additives, as well as oxidative rancidity. He has developed extensive experience in HPLC, IC and LC-MS/MS analytical techniques over his 13+ years at PAS, having also been involved in the development of new methods.

Vitamins, Minerals & Additives 

John has over 40 years’ experience of working in the food industry on a wide range of food safety, quality, regulatory, labelling and innovation issues. He has specific expertise covering many areas of UK and EU food legislation including labelling, nutrition and health claims, food composition standards, food improvement agents (additives, flavourings and enzymes), contaminants and food packaging materials. John is a member of the FDF Food Ingredients Committee.

Risk Assessment & Consultancy

Sue has had over 35 years experience working in Chemistry analytical laboratories and over 30 years here at PAS. She has extensive knowledge in many areas and in particular Liquid chromatography and LC/ mass spectrometry with experience in method development and validation in both of these areas. Sue is also a Deputy Quality Manager ensuing that quality and improvements to the Quality Management System are maintained for our UKAS accreditation, with particular expertise in auditing

Vitamins, Minerals & Additives