Derek Ford

Derek Ford is a highly skilled professional in the food science and research fields, currently serving as a Senior Application Technologist at PROVA US since September 2022. Previously, Ford worked as a Research and Development Scientist at PharmaCann Inc from April 2021 to September 2022 and held various positions at Newly Weds Foods from December 2015 to April 2021, including Food Scientist II, Food Scientist I, and Associate Food Scientist. Ford's experience includes a Graduate Research Assistant role at the University of Maine, where research focused on sensory evaluations and product processing. Other significant internships include a Research and Development role at Continental Mills and a Quality Intern position at PJ Noyes Co. inc. Ford holds a Master’s degree in Food Science from the University of Maine and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.