Food Chain Intelligence is an Australian-based, niche consultancy firm founded in 2007 by Silvia Estrada-Flores, Principal Consultant. Silvia holds a PhD from Massey University (New Zealand) and a Graduate Certificate in Food Business Management from Monash University (Australia).

With a background in food engineering, refrigeration and commercial R&D, Silvia has now over 17 years of experience working in areas such as:

• Assessing the penetration and impact of emerging technologies in food chains.
• Safety and quality during the distribution of perishables.
• Performance evaluation of refrigerated equipment (land-based and transport).
• Technology roadmapping.
• Feasibility of emerging industries such as waste-derived bioactives.

Silvia is an author of 33 articles published in scientific journals, conference proceedings and trade magazines. She has also produced over 30 confidential reports for a variety of public and private companies. Silvia has authored several book chapters and has been a speaker in over 20 industry forums.

In 2008 Silvia was awarded the Logistics Development Award, awarded by the Logistics Association of Australia and sponsored by CHEP Asia Pacific.

Editorial roles:

• Member of the Advisory Board of the International Journal of Refrigeration (Elsevier).
• Member of the Editorial Board of Food and Bioprocess Technology (Springer).
• Member of the Editorial Council of Industria Alimentaria (Alfa Editores, Mexico).

Memberships:

• International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), Commission D2.
• Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH).
• Logistics Association of Australia (LAA).
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (USA).

Committees:

2009-2010: Scientific Committee of the 1st International IIR Cold Chain Conference.

2008: FAO/WHO Expert Group on Leafy Green Vegetables and Herbs.

2006: IIR sub commission on Certification, Testing and Quality of Transport Equipment.

2004 and 2005:  Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems.

2005:Codex Committee on Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.

Published work:

Refer to Book Chapters and Papers, Conference Proceedings and Posters and Presentations for further details.