About me
Scientist by training, product developer by passion
I am Dr. Sergey Melnikov, founder of MSM Consulting. For 30 years I have worked at the point where science meets the supermarket shelf: in academic research, in global R&D centres and as an R&D director responsible for products sold around the world.
My specialism is the structure of food: how oils, fats, starches, proteins and water work together to create texture, taste and stability. My job has always been to turn that knowledge into products that consumers choose and factories can make.
Today I use that experience to help food and beverage companies, from start-ups to multinationals, solve product challenges and build stronger R&D organisations.
My journey
Career highlights
- IFFCO Group, Sharjah (since 2020)
Global R&D Director, then Director of Central R&D, QA, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs - Bunge Loders Croklaan, Wormerveer (2016–2020)
Senior Innovation Manager, Bakery Product Manager, Product Group and Portfolio Manager - Ingredion, Hamburg (2015–2016)
Senior Manager and Applications Team Leader - Unilever R&D, Vlaardingen (2005–2015)
Lead Scientist and Group Leader, Global R&D Project Leader, Technical Project Leader and Lead Technologist Oil Processing & Fat Blends - Academic research
Research in Europe and Japan, including Nagoya University
What drives me
Mastery · Passion · Respect
Mastery
Deep, proven expertise. I show evidence, not slogans.
Passion
Real curiosity for food, for science and for the people who make both.
Respect
For clients, colleagues and confidentiality. Honest advice, also when it is not what you hoped to hear.
Beyond work
Interests
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