Ep. 041 - How Soda Works with Haley Richardson, Associate Scientist at Dr. Pepper/ Snapple Group

We are back to our regular show where we interview amazing food jobs. This next batch of episodes are some unique ones, and I think I’m getting better at asking questions maybe. Today we have Haley Richardson from Dr. Pepper/ Snapple Gorup talking about well, being a soda scientist. Have you ever wondered how Soda is made on a bench top? Or how new flavors get idealized? This episode explains all of that. We also geek out about the perfect steak and the show Unwrapped. Key Takeaways - How food scientists make soda bench samples - The crazy way on how Dr. Pepper runs their companies - Haley’s most interesting interview question - How Food Science made Unwrapped better Question Summary What is your official title?: Application Scientist for Dr. Pepper/Snapple What’s a Typical Day?: No day is the same. Describe the Steps it Took To Get To Where You Are Today: Originally Engineering to Food Science Most important skill you need to succeed: Critical Thinking My Food Job Rocks Because: I get to try the newest flavors Where do you see yourself in 5 years?: Teach someone her job. Wants to go deeper in science. What do you look for most in a job?: Working with Passionate people Food Technologies: 3D Printing, Plant Beef, Lab Grown Beef Who inspired you to get into food?: My Parents. Her dad cooks a perfect steak Favorite Kitchen Item: Whisk Advice going into the food industry: If you have that passion, you should do it Inspirational quote: If you want to make Jelly Belly flavors, go for it. Additional Links University of Arkansas IFT16 Sodas “Throwing” a Soda term, see episode Bag-in-a-box Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Mott’s Apple Juice Nantuket Nectars Mr and Mrs. T’s Mixers Unwrapped All Natural – What is Natural? It’s not the poison it’s the dose Clostridium Botulinum Botox 3D Printing Future of Food- 2050 The perfect steak Thai Red Curry Coconut Macaroons Calamari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices