Otto Frederick Hunziker | |
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| Born | 25 December 1873 Zürich, Switzerland |
| Died | 16 November 1959 (aged 85) La Grange, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Cornell University (BS, MSA) |
| Known for | Work on butter processing and condensed milk |
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| Fields | Dairy, dairy product |
| Institutions | Purdue University |
Otto Frederick Hunziker (25 December 1873 – 16 November 1959) was a pioneer in the American and international dairy industry, as both an educator and a technical innovator. Hunziker was born and raised in Switzerland, emigrated to the U.S., and studied at Cornell University. He started and developed the dairy program at Purdue University when such programs were at their infancy. At this same time, Hunziker was heavily involved with the development of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) and the standardization and improvement of many dairy tests and processes. Hunziker wrote several of the leading dairy processing texts, which continue to be cited. After leaving Purdue University, Hunziker managed research and operations at a large, national condensary, continued to drive ADSA's standardization and publishing efforts, represented the U.S. at international dairy congresses, and facilitated dairy industry improvements across the globe.