FOOd Science and Safety
Chris Meyer, also known as Big Red, is a scientist specializing in Food Safety, Production, Formulations, cGMP Compliance, and other aspects of the food industry.
Background
Butcher
2016-2020
Food Safety Manager
2024- Present
LSU School of Food Science
2020-2024
Consultant for Hire
2021 – Present
A scientist with a passion for food. That is it: science, food, and safety are all my passions. Working closely with startups, mid-level companies, and large manufacturers, I have honed my skills in Louisiana’s bustling food industry.
Services
Compliance
With 4 years experience with combined school and industry practice, Big Red is happy to help get your facility up to par with current state and federal guidelines.
R&D
With over 5 years of combined education and practical experience, Big red has taken 11 products to market, scaled up from benchtop to a 65 pallet run, and has developed food safety systems for both food and cannabis in Louisiana.
Production
With 8 years of experience in food production, Big Red has honed his skills in quality management, waste reduction, cost savings, and other aspects of the production side of the food industry.
HOW IT WORKS
“Big Red was a big help to our facility. We were able to cut costs, improve formulas, increase yields, and completely revamp our Quality Management System.”