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DESCRIPTION:“The Evolving Food Industry and New Capabilities Required for
  Success”\n\nPeter Erickson is the former Executive Vice President for I
 nnovation\, Technology\, and Quality at General Mills Inc.\, where he buil
 t a distinguished 35-year career leading global teams in the creation and 
 commercialization of breakthrough food products and technologies. His lead
 ership helped strengthen General Mills’ reputation for trusted brands th
 rough a commitment to product quality\, food safety\, and technical excell
 ence.\n\nA champion of open innovation\, Peter played a key role in advanc
 ing partnerships\, venture investing\, and external collaborations—encou
 raging researchers to expand their perspective “from the lab as their wo
 rld\, to the world as their lab.”\n\nIn retirement\, Peter continues to 
 foster innovation and entrepreneurship as a member of several corporate bo
 ards and advisory groups\, and as co-founder of two food-focused non-profi
 ts: Partners in Food Solutions and 4 Access Partners.\n\nHe holds both a B
 S and an MS degree in Food Science from the University of Massachusetts.
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LOCATION:Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel\, Mahler Hall
SUMMARY:2026 J.G. Woodroof Lecture 
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CATEGORIES:Lectures and Discussions
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