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Rob Blakey

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Director of Research & Development at Stemilt Growers
📍 Wenatchee, Washington, United States

Rob Blakey is the Director of R&D at Stemilt Growers, where he leads initiatives in new variety development and agricultural technology for apples, pears, and cherries. He holds a PhD in Agriculture from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is described by peers as an innovative and practical fruit physiologist.

He is passionate about sustainable horticulture with a "triple bottom line" focus and works to reduce food waste. Rob has an appreciation for quirky originality and things that break from tradition, valuing creativity and out-of-the-box thinking in both his professional and personal interests.

Rob is currently developing new apple varieties that are intended for consumers in the 2040s.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director of Research & Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States
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Fruit Variety Development
Leads R&D at Stemilt, actively "hunting" for new apple, pear, and cherry varieties that will be available to consumers decades from now.
Postharvest Technology
Focuses on improving fruit quality during long-term storage, evaluating and implementing advanced solutions like Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere (CA) systems to maintain freshness.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Director of Research & Development
Stemilt Growers
11-2017 - 3-2023
R&D Manager
Stemilt Growers
8-2016 - 11-2017
Tree Fruit Extension Specialist - Postharvest Information & Technology Transfer
Washington State University
2-2016 - 8-2016
Scientific & Compliance Officer
Greencell Ltd
1-2010 - 1-2016
Horticultural Scientist
Greencell Ltd
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Education
2007 - 2011
PhDAgric
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2003 - 2006
BScAgric
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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