The award was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the processed dairy products industry.
The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., announced MaryAnne Drake, Ph.D., as the 2022 Recipient of the ADPI Award of Merit. The award was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the processed dairy products industry.
Drake is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center, North Carolina State University, where she conducts research on the flavor and flavor chemistry of dairy foods. Her research is focused on understanding how processing steps influence flavor, flavor stability and, ultimately, customer/consumer perception, ADPI said.