Gary Smith

Gary Smith, PhD

Born and raised in Caddo County, Oklahoma, Dr. Gary Smith attended universities in California, Washington and Texas. Since 1961, he has taught and conducted research at Washington State University (WSU), Texas A&M University, and Colorado State University (CSU).

From 1916 to 1975, his research focused on beef palatability (bullocks vs. steers, carcass chilling effects on tenderness, blade tenderization, electrical stimulation of carcasses, Tenderstretch®); beef shelf life (vacuum packaging for domestic and transoceanic shipments, retail case life); and USDA Feeder Cattle Grade Standards From 1975 to 1990, his research efforts included modified atmosphere packaging of beef; transoceanic shipments of variety meats; USDA Beef Quality and Yield Grade Standards; time-on-feed and beef palatability; The Hamburger Steer®; breed types and beef palatability; beef lipids and human nutrition; National Consumer Retail beef Study; and restructured beef steaks.

From 1990 to 2015, his research focused on chemical residues in US beef; National Beef Quality Audits; International Beef Quality Audit; National Market Cow and Bull Audits; injection site lesions; Conventional, Natural, and Organic Beef; feeding Vitamin E and Beef retail case life; “Multiple-Hurdle E. coli 0157:H7 decontamination systems; implementation of HACCP programs in beef packing plants; Palatability Assurance Critical Control points; controlling Salmonella and Listeria on ready-to-eat beef; Best Practices for mitigating BSE (Mad Cow Disease) risk in packing plants; traceability systems implementation; and instrument grading of beef carcasses. Dr. Smith credits his success to colleagues and graduate students (who did the hard work) and the help of cattle feeders, packers, and retailers (who allowed them to use their facilities and products).

Dr. Smith occupied the Ken and Myra Monfort Endowed Shair in Meat Science at CSU beginning in June of 1990. Previously, he served as Professor (1969-1982) and Head (1982-1990) of the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M where he received many awards.

Outstanding Teaching Performance Award,
Honor Professor Award
College of Agriculture Teaching Award
University Distinguished Teaching award
Deputy Chancellor’s Award for Team Research

Other awards and honors include:

International Stockmen’s Hall of Fame Induction
National Cattlemen’s Foundation Vision Award
USMEF Distinguished Service Award
AMSA R.C Pollock Award
Beefmaster Breeders United, Commitment to Excellence Award
Honored Researcher of the CSU Research Foundation
ISI Thomson Scientific’s Highly Cited Researcher
Beef Magazine’s top 40 Most Influential People in the US Beef Industry
American Hereford Association Hall of Merit Induction
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Induction
AMSA Mentor Award
Cattle Feeder’s Hall of Fame Award
College of the Sequoias, California State University-Fresno and WSU Distinguished Alumni Award
Certified Angus Beef Industry Achievement Award

Below are resources from Dr. Smith:

Reformulating Without Artificial Dyes: Why Stability Studies Are Critical

As consumer demand for cleaner labels and naturally derived ingredients continues to rise, many manufacturers of OTC and dietary supplement products are reformulating to remove artificial colors and dyes. While this shift aligns with market trends, it introduces significant challenges—especially when it comes to product stability.

Keywords: Blog Contaminants Shelf Life Supplements OTC

The Science of Staying Fresh: Designing Long-Lasting, Delicious Natural Products

Creating shelf-stable nutritional bars and other natural food products is about understanding the science behind food preservation, taste and appearance. One of the most critical factors in the formulation of long-lasting, safe and appealing products is water activity. Water activity plays a major role in maintaining texture, reducing the rate of fats oxidation preventing spoilage and ensuring safety from microbial growth. Keep reading to learn what is being done to create a longer shelf life.

Keywords: Blog Shelf life National Food Lab Food

Ensuring Drug Quality: An Overview of 21 CFR Parts 210 & 211

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors drug manufacturers' compliance with its current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations in order to ensure the quality of drug products. These regulations are designed to assure products are safe for use and contain the ingredients, strengths, and efficacies of claims made by the product. Learn what tests your OTC products need to be compliant.

Keywords: Blog OTC Shelf Life & Stability ID & Purity Authenticity

On-Demand Webinar: Formulation Approaches to Improve Microbial Stability

This webinar covers food safety product categories and the impact of ingredients required to improve microbial stability on product acceptance. Original airdate May 21, 2024.

Keywords: Webinar Microbiology Shelf Life

On-Demand Webinar: Tips and Tricks for a Long (Product) Life: Preventing and Investigating Microbiological Spoilage

This webinar focuses on the principles and theory of food spoilage, within the context of how these concepts can help you better understand what to do when things go wrong (spoil) and design a product in a way to prevent spoilage in the first place. Original airdate May 8, 2024.

Keywords: Webinar Microbiology Shelf Life DLegan

The Value of Emulsion Characterization and Stability Testing: A Case Study

This case study details how Eurofins The National Food Lab was able to assist a start-up company in developing a shelf-stable Ready to Drink product with a high active concentration.

Keywords: Case Study Beverages Ingredients Shelf Life

Microbial Growth Dynamics; A Lettuce Inoculation Study Observing STEC & Lettuce Microflora Behavior Under Stressed And Unstressed Conditions

The research and development team of Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. set out to better understand STEC growth on lettuce by designing an experiment to observe the limits of detection by real-time PCR using bacteria that were cold-stressed against those grown under non-stressed conditions. This white paper explains further.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Shelf Life Produce R&D Pathogens

Understanding Food Science Disciplines - What is Food Chemistry?

What is food chemistry and how it is important in the food industry? Learn more about the basics of this food science discipline and the main components that are studied and testing for food ingredient an product quality and safety.

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Shelf Life Food

Food Processing for Safety: What is High-Pressure Processing (HPP)?

High-Pressure Processing is a food processing technology that enables food safety while maintaining food quality. Learn how this high-pressure technology contributes to food science and testing to help support HPP processing and HPP food safety.

Keywords: Blog Microbiology Shelf Life Food Beverages AdvancedFoodMicrobiology

Carotenoids: What They Are and Why They Are Challenging to Formulate with?

Carotenoids (like beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and astaxanthin) are of great interest in the food, animal feed, and dietary supplement industries for a variety of reasons. However, due to many factors, their stability in product formulations can be challenging. Find out more!

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Shelf Life Food Ingredients Supplements Pet Animal Health

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