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01.23.12

Meet Mont Blanc: Eric Nakata

Rebecca Gelston

Name: Eric Nakata

Title: Director of R&D

Born (location): Torrance, CA

What do you do for Mont Blanc Gourmet?

Research and development. 

How did you get your start in this field?

Reverse engineering food in restaurants. 

What’s the best part about your job?

Creating solutions people can drink.

What do you order at your favorite café?

Coffee with touch of honey and maybe a dash of cinnamon. 

Last great idea you’ve come across?

A sustainable refrigerator that doesn’t require gas or electricity.