CuliNEX Adds to Product Development Team

CuliNEX, a food product and plant-based formulation consultancy that works with private brands, has added a new “Culinologist” to its product development team.

Aleksandr Klokov will work with CuliNEX’s product development team providing flavor-first product innovation and development solutions with the company’s various food industry partners.

Prior to joining CuliNEX, Aleks served as a Plant-Based Meat Technician at Rebellyous Foods in Seattle, Wash. He earned a bachelor of science in food science and nutrition from California State University, Fresno.

“We are pleased to welcome Aleks to our expanding team of culinary and product development experts,” said Webb Girard, Senior Director of Product Development at CuliNEX. “He is a great compliment to our team, contributing to our knowledge of the latest ingredients. He brings a wealth of experience and deep curiosity in plant-based protein–further strengthening our ability to create delicious and appealing new foods in the clean label and plant-based categories.”

Tukwila, Wash.-based CuliNex said that Klokov will focus on the texture, cooking and general industry use of new ingredients to ensure their great quality and taste.

“I am very excited to contribute to CuliNEX’s growth as a company,” said Klokov, “The beauty of working at CuliNEX is being able to work on a vast number of different projects. I will never get bored and will always be learning something new. Most of all, I enjoy the opportunity to try and test new flavors and ingredients as we work together to create new and improved foods for consumers."