Susanne Klose

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Susanne Klose, Church Brothers Farms

Susanne Klose is the Senior Director of Research and Development at Church Brothers Farms. She has a strong scientific background working for UC Davis, Iowa State University and universities in Germany paired with over two decades of experience in agronomy, field research, cultivar selection, post-harvest technology, product and packaging innovation, quality and process improvement and process digitalization in the fresh cut industry. Susanne Klose worked as Director of Research and Development for Fresh Del Monte Produce/Fresh Leaf Farms supporting leafy greens operations globally and for Chiquita/Fresh Express in North America.  Susanne Klose received a M.S. Degree in Agricultural Engineering and a Ph.D. Degree in Soil Science from the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany) and a Doctor of Science Degree in Life Sciences from the Technical University in Dresden (Germany). She worked as a Principal Scientist in the Plant Science Department of UC Davis for over 6 years before joining the produce industry.