ATCHISON, Kan., June 16, 2015 -- Sarah Gutkowski has been appointed to the position of baking application scientist at MGP. Gutkowski’s role entails developing formulations with MGP’s protein and starches for existing and future customer applications, as well as conducting lab experiments on new ingredients. This position also involves producing lab samples and providing product demonstrations in customers’ food production facilities.
Mike Buttshaw, vice president of ingredient sales and marketing, stated, “I look forward to Sarah working alongside our sales and marketing teams to bring new concepts and applications to the marketplace. Sarah will be an integral part of our expanded go-to market platform and will quickly have a very positive impact for our customers. She will also support our ongoing focus on developing MGP’s specialty, value-added portfolio of proteins and starches in the bakery segment.”
Gutkowski commented, “My combined interest in chemistry and food formulations inspired me to pursue a career in food science. I am passionate about helping create healthier, great-tasting foods that are also high in functionality, which attracted me to this role at MGP. I also welcome challenges and enjoy bringing teams together to come up with workable solutions for customers.”
Gutkowski recently earned a master of science degree in grain science and carbohydrate polymers at Kansas State University, Manhattan. During this time, she worked as a graduate research assistant at the university, conducting analysis tests on starch ingredients. Prior to that, Gutkowski served as a food science intern for MOM Brands in Lakeville, Minn. In this role, she formulated ready-to-eat cereals. Her duties also included working with flavor and ingredient companies to increase the nutritional value of cereal products.
Gutkowski received a bachelor of science degree in food science from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 2011. While holding a variety of research positions throughout her time as a student, she earned numerous awards through her participation in the Institute of Food Technologists.
About MGP Ingredients
MGP processes wheat-based proteins and starches into nutritional and highly functional ingredients for the branded consumer packaged goods industry. The company is also a leading independent supplier of premium spirits, as well as grain-based food grade industrial alcohol. The Company is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where it also has facilities for the production of distilled spirits and food ingredients. Distilled spirits are additionally produced at the Company’s facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For more information, visit mgpingredients.com.