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Jennylynd James | |
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| Born | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Education | McGill University (B.Sc., Ph.D.) University of the West Indies (M.Sc.) |
| Occupations | Food scientist, entrepreneur, artist, writer |
Jennylynd James is a Trinidad and Tobago-born food scientist, entrepreneur, artist, and writer whose work has spanned food safety, food science publishing, entrepreneurship, visual arts, and literature. She has authored and edited publications in food safety and food microbiology, including works published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Wiley.
Early life and education
[edit]James was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.[1]
She attended Bishop Anstey High School, where she studied piano and voice and participated in the Trinidad and Tobago National Music Festival.[2]
She studied biochemistry at McGill University before returning to Trinidad and Tobago, where she completed a Master of Science degree in Food Technology at the University of the West Indies.[3]
In 1992, she received a Commonwealth Scholarship to pursue doctoral studies at McGill University.[4]
She earned a Ph.D. in Food Science from McGill University in 1996.[5]
Career
[edit]Food science
[edit]James worked in research and development, food safety, quality assurance, and auditing within the international food industry.[6]
In 1999, she was appointed Director of Product Safety and Research and Development at Boskovich Farms in California, where she oversaw research, sanitation, product safety, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programmes.[7]
Her publications include Processing of Fresh-cut Tropical Fruits and Vegetables (2011), published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and Microbial Hazard Identification in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (2006), published by Wiley.[8][9]
Entrepreneurship
[edit]After relocating to Ireland, James founded A Taste of the Caribbean, a food business specializing in Caribbean sauces and prepared foods.[10]
Her entrepreneurial activities were profiled by the Business Post, the Irish Independent, and The Sunday Times.[11][12][13]
In 2010, she appeared on the Irish television programme Dragons' Den.[14]
Her company was included in the 2007 edition of The Bridgestone Irish Food Guide.[15]
The company's Rasta Pasta Sauce received commendation in the Best Grocery Product category at the SHOP Ireland Expo.[16]
Art and writing
[edit]Following her relocation to Toronto in 2011, James established a visual arts practice.[17]
Her transition from food scientist to artist was profiled by the Trinidad Express, while her artwork and artistic career have also been featured by the Trinidad Guardian and Newsday.[18][19][20]
In 2023, her artwork was included in a Caribbean artists' exhibition in Mérida, Mexico.[21]
In addition to her scientific publications, James has published memoirs, children's literature, and other literary works.[22][23]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 1995, James was inducted into the Scarlet Key Society of McGill University in recognition of leadership and service to the university community.[24]
In 2025, she received the BRCGS Approved Training Partner of the Year (Americas) award in recognition of contributions to food safety training and professional development.[25]
Selected publications
[edit]Scientific works
[edit]- Processing of Fresh-cut Tropical Fruits and Vegetables (FAO, 2011)
- Microbial Hazard Identification in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (editor, Wiley, 2006)
- "Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables: Science, Technology and Market" in Biotechnology in the Fresh-Cut Produce Industry (2002)
Literary works
[edit]- Escape from Eire (2013)
- Goodbye Frying Pan Hello Fire (2014)
- Red Car Long Legs (2015)
- Dérivé: A Trini Expat Comes Home (2015)
- Where Are My Car Keys?: A Mother's Journey with Alzheimer's Disease (2018)
- Is That My Granny? (2018)
References
[edit]- ^ Blood, Sandra L. (25 November 2021). "The Art of a Renaissance Woman". Trinidad Guardian.
- ^ Ganase, Pat (21 November 2021). "Hilarians Make Connections Through Art". Newsday.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Lucinda (20 December 2009). "Slow Food with an Ethnic Twist is to Everyone's Taste". Irish Independent.
- ^ Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960–2002. London: Association of Commonwealth Universities. 2003.
- ^ "The Clan: Macdonald Campus Yearbook 1996". McGill University.
- ^ Blood, Sandra L. (25 November 2021). "The Art of a Renaissance Woman". Trinidad Guardian.
- ^ "Boskovich names product safety director". Supermarket News. 1999.
- ^ James, Jennylynd (2011). Processing of Fresh-cut Tropical Fruits and Vegetables. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- ^ Microbial Hazard Identification in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Wiley. 2006.
- ^ Kennedy, Emma (18 November 2007). "Introducing a Sense of Caribbean Culture to Ireland". Business Post.
- ^ Kennedy, Emma (18 November 2007). "Introducing a Sense of Caribbean Culture to Ireland". Business Post.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Lucinda (20 December 2009). "Slow Food with an Ethnic Twist is to Everyone's Taste". Irish Independent.
- ^ O'Connell, Sandra (4 August 2013). "Let's Put Up the Welcome Signs". The Sunday Times.
- ^ "Tramore Based Entrepreneur Succeeds on Dragons' Den". Munster Express. 12 March 2010.
- ^ McKenna, John; McKenna, Sally (2007). The Bridgestone Irish Food Guide. Estragon Press.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Lucinda (20 December 2009). "Slow Food with an Ethnic Twist is to Everyone's Taste". Irish Independent.
- ^ Fraser, Mark (11 December 2014). "Self-Expression in Art". Trinidad Express.
- ^ Fraser, Mark (11 December 2014). "Self-Expression in Art". Trinidad Express.
- ^ Blood, Sandra L. (25 November 2021). "The Art of a Renaissance Woman". Trinidad Guardian.
- ^ Ganase, Pat (21 November 2021). "Hilarians Make Connections Through Art". Newsday.
- ^ Mohammed, Safeeya (21 May 2023). "The Caribbean Arrives in Merida". Trinidad Guardian.
- ^ Robinson, Stacey M. (24 June 2020). "Here is a List of 50 Black Writers in Toronto". Reflection and Reason. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ^ "Trini Author Releases New Book, Dérivé: A Trini Expat Comes Home". South Florida Caribbean News. 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Scarlet Key Members 1922–2025" (PDF). McGill University. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ^ "BRCGS Award Winners 2025 – Americas". BRCGS. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
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