Appireddy Pamulapati
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With 15+ years of global experience across FMCG and B2B sectors, I specialise in transforming consumer insights into scalable, market-ready food innovations. From pioneering plant-based meat solutions to launching high-impact culinary products, I’ve led end-to-end R&D, supply chain transformation, and product lifecycle management.
Currently heading R&D and Supply Chain at Paradise Foods, I’ve held leadership roles at Symega, Givaudan, Unilever, and Hindustan Unilever—building high-performing teams, state-of-the-art labs, and award-winning products across categories like bakery, seasonings, noodles, bouillons, meats and plant-based foods.
💡 Highlights:
- Delivered $1.5M in savings by leading the optimisation of complete biscuit formulations. Key achievements included reducing manufacturing process complexity and rationalising the ingredient portfolio, improving efficiency and supply chain resilience
- Launched chicken stock cube with 100 MT first-year sales
- Delivered ₹3.1 crore in savings via productivity initiatives
- Developed clean-label plant-based meats for global markets
- Built advanced labs and scaled cocoa & savoury processing lines
I thrive at the intersection of culinary creativity and technical excellence—driving innovation, sustainability, and growth.
Experience
Culinary-Driven Food Scientist | Turning Ingredients into Irresistible Experiences | FMCG Innovator & Product Development Strategist
About Me
Visionary R&D leader with 15+ years accelerating consumer-centric product launches across chocolate, culinary, beverages, ice cream, bakery and confectionery. I blend pilot-scale expertise, sensory science and Stage-Gate methodology to deliver cost-optimised, compliant and scalable solutions that resonate in global markets.
Core Achievements
- Built and mentored high-performing R&D teams of 3–12 specialists, aligning 20+ cross-functional stakeholders to drive breakthrough innovation
- Commissioned pilot plants and innovation labs, reducing prototype-to-pilot timelines by 30% and validating robust formulations
- Delivered INR 3.1 Cr in annual cost savings through supplier optimisation and value engineering
- Enabled export readiness and standardised quality protocols across PNG, ASEAN and South Asia
- Trained 200+ cocoa farmers in sustainable practices, elevating raw-material quality and supply-chain resilience
Key Skills
- Stage-Gate IPM & digital formulation management
- Pilot-scale product development & sensory evaluation
- HACCP & Lean Six Sigma for quality excellence
- Clean-label & plant-based innovation
- Cross-functional leadership & stakeholder alignment
Education
Academic Degrees
- Master of Technology in Food Technology, Andhra University
Provided advanced expertise in formulation science, process optimisation and sustainable ingredient integration. - Diploma in Culinary Arts
Offered hands-on training in recipe development, flavour chemistry and culinary techniques essential for consumer-focused innovation.
Professional Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma
Equipped with structured problem-solving tools to drive process efficiency and cost optimization. - HACCP
Certified in food safety management and risk assessment to ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing stages. - Stage-Gate Methodology
Trained in innovation pipeline governance to accelerate prototype-to-pilot scale and cross-functional alignment.
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