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Purdue food science professor winner of agriculture's "Nobel"
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Philip E. Nelson, Scholle Chair Professor in Food Processing at Purdue University, has been named winner of the World Food Prize for his contributions to food processing and preservation.
 Nelson is credited with developing technology to transport processed fruits and vegetables without product spoilage. The technology, known as “aseptic bulk storage and distribution,” revolutionized global food trade.
Consumers benefit from Nelson’s work every time they visit a supermarket or restaurant, says Randy Woodson, Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture. “Without his work in aseptic processing, much of the world could not enjoy orange juice, tomato products and other perishable foods.”
The World Food Prize Foundation annually recognizes the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food worldwide. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize, established the World Food Prize in 1986. The award is considered the Nobel of agriculture.
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