Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Manuel Ortega is an accomplished professional in the food industry with extensive experience in research and development (R&D). Currently serving as Vice President of R&D at Bob Evans Farms, Inc. since November 2021, Ortega previously held the same title at Hostess Brands from February 2020 to November 2021 and at Jack Link's Protein Snacks from June 2017 to February 2020. Prior roles include Director of Innovation at FOCUS Brands and Director of Food Innovation & Technology & QA at KFC Latin America & Caribbean. Ortega's career began at Yum! Restaurants International, where various titles were held, including Director and Senior Manager of Food Innovation and Technology. Additional experience includes a tenure as Senior Scientist at General Mills and Associate Food Technologist at Kraft Foods Group. Ortega holds a Master of Science in Food Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña.
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Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
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Bob Evans Farms is a brand born and raised on the promise of farm-fresh goodness. For more than 50 years, they've been providing farm-fresh foods to their restaurant guests and grocery customers.Today, Bob Evans Farms, LLC. owns and operates more than 550 full-service Bob Evans restaurants. Through their BEF Foods segment, they are also aleading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, as well as complementary refrigerated and frozen convenience foods, selling under the Bob Evans, Owens and the Country Creek brand names.Their success is built on the basics: high-quality food and heartfelt hospitality. In the words of their founder, “Everybody is somebody at Bob Evans.” This foundation, along with their product development and consumer research, is at the heart of their continued growth and solid financial performance. They invite you to join us for a meal as they bring the values of the farm to the table by providing, flavorful meals at their place or yours.The first Bob Evans restaurant opened in 1962 in Rio Grande, Ohio. Today, there are more than 550 full-service family restaurants in 19 states, primarily in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States, featuring a wide variety of menu items for both on and off-premise dining. Their founder Bob Evans was a real farmer who believed that quality is long remembered after price is forgotten. And, today, that mantra still serves as a guiding principle as they invite guests to share a meal with us. Join us for farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients and high-quality food, prepared as ordered. Bob Evans restaurants are known for signature favorites like the Rise & Shine breakfast, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Turkey & Dressing, and their Knife & Fork Sandwiches. Guests also enjoy seasonal favorites such as pumpkin pie, fruit toppings on their fresh-baked brioche French toast, hotcakes, waffles and crepes, and smokehouse turkey among many others. Bob Evans has something for everyone, whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner.