LANSDOWNE, PA, October 21, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Chanel Faust has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who for her expertise and contributions to global beverage innovation and regulatory compliance. Throughout her career, she has brought together food science, innovation strategy, and technical execution to help develop and commercialize beverage products for evolving markets.

As director of global research and development and regulatory compliance at King Juice Company, Ms. Faust works across research and development, quality, regulatory, procurement, and manufacturing to connect product innovation with commercial and operational priorities. Her work includes supporting product development and commercialization, navigating international regulatory requirements, and collaborating with teams across markets, including Vietnam, France, and Germany.

At King Juice Company, Ms. Faust built and implemented the innovation process that supports the company's expansion into adjacent beverage categories. This framework has helped advance opportunities in multi-serve juice, functional carbonated beverages, and reduced-sugar beverages, translating emerging concepts into commercially viable products. She also works to position R&D as a strategic business partner, aligning technical capabilities with consumer needs and broader business objectives.

Before joining King Juice Company, Ms. Faust spent seven years at The Coca-Cola Company. She began her career working with citrus juice and juice brands such as Minute Maid, Simply, and Odwalla, developing deep technical expertise in fruit, fruit processing, and juice flavor quality. Her work at Coca-Cola included beverage innovation, productivity, and operational improvement initiatives. A productivity initiative supporting Simply Lemonade earned a third-quarter 2020 Coca-Cola Ovation Award. Later in her Coca-Cola career, she supported global innovation and emerging-category initiatives, including the company's expansion into alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages through products such as Jack & Coke, Absolut & Sprite, and Simply Spiked.

In addition to her technical leadership, Ms. Faust is committed to developing the next generation of food and beverage professionals. At King Juice Company, she leads the company's internship program, giving college students opportunities to contribute to meaningful technical and business projects while gaining experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. She finds particular satisfaction in mentoring interns and seeing them continue into industry roles or further education.

Ms. Faust earned a bachelor's degree in food science and technology from The Ohio State University in 2016. She is a Certified Food Scientist through the Institute of Food Technologists and has professional training in food safety, HACCP, and preventive controls. She is also involved in professional organizations, including the International Society of Beverage Technologists and the American Food Manufacturing Society.

Ms. Faust has long been passionate about food and beverage, recognizing that food is one of the most universal and meaningful parts of everyday life. Driven by curiosity about the ingredients, science, and creativity behind the foods and beverages people enjoy, she was inspired to pursue a career that would let her explore those interests and help bring new ideas to life. Today, she finds purpose in developing beverages that bring enjoyment to consumers and in shaping the products and experiences that become part of their daily lives.

Looking ahead, Ms. Faust is focused on cultivating future technical leaders and strengthening the role of R&D as a strategic partner to the business. She aims to continue bringing together scientific expertise, commercial understanding, and innovation to help beverage companies respond to changing consumer expectations and create products with lasting value.

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