An accomplished California-based executive with a longstanding career in the food industry, John Blazevich has made significant contributions to the industry, particularly in the areas of sustainability and health awareness. John Blazevich has focused much of his career on addressing the impact of harmful food additives on public health. A key aspect of his work has been raising awareness about what he refers to as "The Dirty Dozen" Food Additives, emphasizing the importance of consumer education in making informed dietary choices and avoiding these potentially harmful substances.
Mr. Blazevich's professional experience includes his role at Viva! Food Group, where he focused on incorporating environmentally friendly practices into the company’s operations. He built the world’s first LEED-certified "green" frozen-food manufacturing plant, which significantly reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions over comparable manufacturing plants. Within the first year of operation, it went carbon neutral. His efforts in this area are part of a broader commitment to reducing the environmental impact of food production.
With a degree in marketing and finance from the University of Southern California, John Blazevich has also applied his expertise to various initiatives aimed at improving the food supply chain and reducing their environmental impact.