Eric Goan

Director of Technical Services at Bluegrass Ingredients

📍 Springfield, Kentucky, United States

Eric Goan is the Director of Technical Services at Bluegrass Ingredients, specializing in innovative food solutions like cheese powders and plant-based alternatives. Drawing on his Masters degree from the University of Tennessee, he helps clients efficiently develop and reformulate products with a focus on clean-label ingredients and authentic flavor profiles.

His career is deeply rooted in food science, having previously managed dairy processing plants for both Mississippi State University and the University of Tennessee. This background highlights a long-standing passion for dairy technology and bridging the gap between academic research and commercial application.

He has a unique expertise in replicating the nuanced flavors of aged cheddar for snacks, sauces, and plant-based foods.

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Experience

14 Years

Current Role

Director of Technical Services

Job Level

Mid-senior

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States

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Priorities

Topics Eric cares about

Food Product Development

Leads his team in helping customers formulate new products and reformulate existing ones using innovative ingredients and an agile development model.

Dairy Science

His career includes managing dairy plants at two universities, demonstrating deep expertise in dairy processing and technology.

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Career

Work history

7-2020

Director of Technical Services

Bluegrass Ingredients

7-2018 - 7-2020

Director, Technical Services

Bluegrass Dairy and Food

10-2015 - 7-2018

General Manager, MAFES Dairy Plant at Custer Creamery

Mississippi State University

3-2011 - 9-2015

Pilot Plant Manager/ Extension Dairy Processing

University of Tennessee

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Education

2008 - 2010

"MS"

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

2005 - 2008

"BS"

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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