Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. - Research & Development Team
The Mantrose-Haeuser a Research and Development Group consists of ten scientists. The group includes experienced Food Technologists, Chemists, Microbiologists, Chemical Technicians, Plant Pathologists and Plant Physiologists and specializes in the development of functional edible coatings.
Stephen A. Santos – Vice President, Research & Development
Stephen Santos earned his B.Sc. in Food Technology from the University of Rhode Island in 1976 and has been employed in a technical capacity within industry since graduating. He is currently a member of the American Chemical Society, Institute of Food Technologists, American Association of Confectionery Technologists, and American Association of Pharmaceutical Technologists.
Steve’s background encompasses extensive participation in several long-term multi-disciplinary research projects, including the development of specialty coatings formulations for the food, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. He has worked on the establishment of cooperative research programs with several USDA laboratories. These programs include novel systems for the shelf-life extension of fresh-cut produce and biocompatible carriers for antagonistic microorganisms for the protection of whole citrus fruit along with general agricultural research programs.
Steve has been employed at Mantrose-Haeuser over 28 years. He joined Mantrose in the capacity of Chief Chemist responsible for process and quality control in their production facility located in Massachusetts. In his role as Vice President, he is responsible for directing the research and development efforts of Mantrose-Haeuser in formulating functional edible coatings and other industrial coatings, both domestically and in it’s European laboratory.