MGP promotes Dr. Liming Cai to role of principal scientist
Liming Cai, Ph.D., has been promoted to the role of principal scientist at MGP. His primary responsibilities include providing research, applications and technical support to grow and enhance the company’s portfolio of specialty starches and proteins that address increased demand for clean label, healthy and functional food products. The position also involves assisting in the development of operational process and system improvements related to ingredients production.
“Dr. Cai’s talent and competencies as a food scientist have shined during his nearly five years of employment at MGP,” said Ody Maningat, Ph.D., vice president of ingredients R&D and chief science officer. “He has a very strong fundamental science background that greatly complements our value-addition research initiatives. In his new role, he will perform an even more vital role in providing technical support to our sales team, as well as our domestic and international customers.”