Meet Doctor Ronald Schmidt

Dr. Schmidt has been an integral part of the food industry, working hard as an extension professor for the University of Florida since the mid 1970’s.  Ron’s expertise knows no boundaries in all the areas of the food industry including dairy, citrus, poultry, fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood.  He is an IFT Fellow and has been recognized by his fellow professionals in many areas of the food industry including the following: International Association of Milk, Food & Environmental Sanitarians, Certificate of Merit (1987), Special Recognition (1992), Educator Award (1998); Southern Assoc. of Agricultural Scientists, Certificate of Appreciation (1988); Southeastern Food Processor’s Assoc. Scholarship honoring Dr. Ronald Schmidt (1996-present); Newberry High School Science Dept., Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions to Innovative Microbiology Workshops (1997); University of Florida, Professional Excellence Program Award (1999); IFT Fellow (1999); South Florida Dairy Industry Association, Honorary Member (2000). His IFT Fellow announcement reads as follows:

‘Ronald H. Schmidt, Ph.D., professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida (Gainesville), will be honored for promoting an understanding of food chemistry and microbiology to undergraduate and graduate students, industry professionals, and government agencies.  In addition, he will be commended for his outstanding service to IFT.’ Ron has also authored and co-authored several textbooks and articles on numerous topics related to the food industry. We are honored to have his assistance with the HACCP Plan Development, HACCP Prerequisites and Advanced HACCP workshops.