SHARON GERDES is a Certified Food Scientist, author, and speaker who consults with major food corporations on product development, nutrition and regulatory issues.
CERTIFIED FOOD SCIENTIST AND NUTRITIONIST. For the past twenty years, Sharon has operated an international consulting firm, and is recognized as an authority on the role of dairy proteins in food and health.
TECHNICAL PRESENTER: Sharon has presented around the globe. Below are examples of presentations made on behalf of Dairy Management Inc. and the U.S. Dairy Export Council:
- Mexico City, Mexico- “The World of Dairy Ingredients” Bakery Technical Seminar. 2019
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam- “Enhancing Nutrition & Consumer Appeal with U.S. Dairy Ingredients.” 2018
- Wuxi, China- “U.S. Dairy Ingredients Boosting Nutrition in China.” Presentation to Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology. 2017
- Seoul, Korea- “Everyday Health with U.S. Dairy Protein.” 2016
Meeting with Vietnamese company to discuss ways to incorporate dairy into their product line. - Bangkok, Thailand – “Optimizing Protein Intake Throughout the Day and Life Cycle.” 2015
- Beijing, China – “Healthy Snacking with Whey Protein.”
- Las Vegas, NV – “Attitudes toward Healthy Aging.”
- Boston, MA – “Dairy Ingredients for Satiety.”
- Seoul, Korea – “U S Dairy Ingredients in Beverages and Functional Foods”
She served as President of the Philadelphia Section of the Institute of Food Technologists. She advises major international food corporations on health, nutrition, formulation and regulatory issues. Expertise includes: Formulation Tricks, Consumer Insights, Weight Management, Food Labeling, Bakery and Dairy Technology, and Regulatory Compliance.
AUTHOR:Since 2015, Sharon has been the “Health and Wellness Editor” for Dairy Foods magazine. View her articles here:
Sharon also enjoys writing both fiction and nonfiction.
She is a contributing author to four non-fiction books on food, nutrition, childcare and health topics. She is a postpartum psychosis survivor and has served as Vice President and Public Relations Media Chair of Postpartum Support International.
Her first novel, “Back in Six Weeks” is inspired by true events. It gives a compelling insight into a young mother’s quest to regain her sanity at a time when little was known, and less was spoken, about perinatal mood disorders.
She has written over 100 articles for various food industry publications, Topics included: proteins, colors, flavors, sweeteners, flours, yogurt, cheese, and probiotics.
SOME SAMPLE ARTICLES:
DairyFoods.com website
Protein at Breakfast
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: Sharon is available to speak to groups on topics including:
“Get Your Life Back in Six Weeks – Positive Changes for a Healthy Mind and Body.”
“Food and Mood – How What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health.”
To schedule a presentation, contact Sharon here.
She is a postpartum psychosis survivor and served on the board of Postpartum Support International. See her profile on the PSI website.
EXERCISE ENTHUSIAST: Sharon believes that healthy living includes regular exercise. She enjoys hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, golf and swimming. She has climbed 10 of Colorado’s peaks over 14,000 feet.
An avid hiker, she lives in Colorado with her husband of 40 years, a retired military and commercial pilot. Her first novel, “Back in Six Weeks,” was released in 2014 and won 2 CIPA EVVY gold awards.