Food processing has been my lifelong passion!

As the fifth generation of a family that boldly disrupted the food industry, I have had the privilege of contributing to this legacy in truly transformative ways. This legacy of innovation has been the driving force behind my 30+ years of global exploration and expertise. My journey has allowed me to transform this passion into a dynamic career, spanning across diverse sectors like automation, nutraceuticals, oenology, packaging, agriculture (AG), and artificial intelligence (AI). With each new opportunity, I have harnessed cutting-edge technologies and industry insights to create  impactful solutions that shape the future of food and beyond.

 

I am excited to announce my transition to a new role. Until recently, I served as the Director of Business Development at Gulftech International a diversified holding group, global leader in the food and packaging sectors

Until May 2022 I have been the President and CEO of Turatti North America, located in Salinas (CA) the AG capital of the world, with one foot in its fields and another edged toward Silicon Valley.

Throughout my career, I have held key board positions, including with the International Fresh-Cut Produce Association, United Fresh and Confindustria Venezia (Italy’s Industrial Association).

As a recognized expert in the food industry, I have authored several articles and book chapters on subjects like Food Safety, Fresh-Cut Processing, and Hygienic Design (see the dedicated section of this website for more).In addition to my writing, I contribute as an external instructor at the University of California, Davis, and advise several prestigious universities in both the United States and Europe.

I have been speaker in dozens of industry events in all the continents on multiple topics ranging from food processing to automation and hygienic design.

I hold a B.S. degree “Summa Cum Laude” in Political Science with publication from the University of Padua and earned a dual specialization in Business Administration from University Bocconi in Milan.

In addition to my academic achievements, I am committed to lifelong learning, regularly attending advanced courses and specializations at prestigious institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, to stay at the forefront of industry developments.

Traveling, hiking, cooking, and collecting antique books have always been my enduring interests, offering me a fulfilling balance outside of my professional life.

 

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Alessandro was instrumental in the implementation of several disruptive processing solutions during my presidency at Dole Fresh. I was able to appreciate his spirit of partnership and with his coordination we have precisely achieved the objectives set in advance.

Raymond DeRiggi

Former President Dole Fresh

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I have known Alessandro as a pioneer in the fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industry for more than 25 years.He helped lead development of the International Fresh-cut Produce Association in the 1990s, spearheading this emerging industry, and then helped build the United Fresh Produce Association’s leadership in fresh-cut processing.Alessandro helped develop the association’s first European meetings, and has been a leader on our boards and councils for many years.

Tom Stenzel

Co-Chief Executive Officer – IFPA (International Fresh Produce Association)

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Alessandro has a straightforward, logical communication style that is highly valued, even among competitors, many of which are here in The Netherlands.
He brought the then family-owned company to be one of the most successful also in Northern Europe.

Wouter de Heij

Owner of Food4Innovations, CEO of TOP b.v. Wageningen

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My business travels have taken me to some other very different areas of the world, and sometimes speaking of Alessandro (who actively participated in our Thrive program) I was surprised at how well he was renowned in different markets and countries!

John Hartnett

Founder & CEO SVG Ventures – Thrive Agrifood

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I have known Alessandro Turatti for a long-time and I had the opportunity to work on few projects as UC Davis and Turatti cooperation.I have been working on research and extension for most of 35 years and I was very impressed with Alessandro’s creativity and knowledge on application of technology to solve food industry current problems and develop new opportunities for industry to benefit consumers. He has been always a strong advocate of the relationship between university-industry collaboration in research and development. Besides, his industry work, he is sitting in various technical committees, and he is often instructor at courses since he is an excellent trainer, communicator and teacher.

Carlos H. Crisosto

Distinguished Professor and Professor of Cooperative Extension, UC Davis, Department of Plant Sciences

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