About IFS
What is Innovation for Success?
Leonard Heflich began IFS when he retired in 2016 to innovate solutions to pressing problems.
About
Leonard W. Heflich
I am a writer, inventor and baker, focused on what I consider to be important issues today: leadership, taking care of ourselves and innovation. I have published three books and many journal articles. I patented a process to solubilize Carbon 60, a unique and powerful antioxidant.
I have over 40 years of experience in the food industry with 34 years in baking. I worked in Quality Control, Analytical Testing, Product Development, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs and Operations. I retired from Grupo Bimbo as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Crisis Management with oversight responsibility for Bimbo Bakeries 150 bakeries in 22 countries.
I served as Chair of the Food Technical and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the American Baker’s Association from 2002 to 2017 and served as President of the Board of the Center for Food Integrity. I am a member of the American Chemical Society and the Institute of Food Technologists. I write articles for Baking and Snack Magazine, Sosland Publishing and have been an adjunct Professor, teaching an undergraduate level course on Baking Science at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA.
I am now retired but working as hard as ever! My projects include medical development of Carbon 60, baking consultation, inventing and writing. I am an avid gardener and hobby orchid grower.
Publications & Patents
Publications
- Heflich, Len, “Audit vs. Assessment”, Baking and Snack Magazine, Sosland Publishing, March 2017
- Heflich, Len, “Food Safety Plan – Down to Every Detail”, Baking and Snack Magazine, Sosland Publishing, May 2017
- Heflich, Len, “Food Safety Plan – What Can Go Wrong”, Baking and Snack Magazine, Sosland Publishing, August 2017
- Heflich, Len, “Allergen Recalls”, Baking and Snack Magazine, Sosland Publishing, October 2017
- Heflich, Len, “Regrettable Regulations”, Baking and Snack Magazine, Sosland Publishing, November 2017
- Heflich, Len, “DNA Sequencing”, Baking and Snack Magazine, Sosland Publishing, March 2018
- Heflich, Leonard., “FSMA Implications for Artisan Products”, Cereal Foods World, Vol 63(2): pages 76-79, March-April, 2018
- Heflich, Leonard W. “On the Wind.” Baking and Snack, vol. June 2019, June 2019, p. 71.
- Heflich, Leonard W. “Calcium Propionate - Health Food?” ACTA Scientific Nutritional Health, vol. 5, no. 8, July 2021, pp. 15–16.
- Heflich, Leonard W. “Take Another Look at Antioxidants.” ACTA Scientific Nutritional Health, vol. 6, no. 3, Mar. 2022, pp. 35–37.
- Heflich, Leonard W. “Viruses: A Short Review and Overview.” ACTA Scientific Nutritional Health, vol. 7, no. 1, Dec. 2022, pp. 32–34, https://doi.org/10.31080/ASNH.2022.06.1167.
- Heflich, Leonard W. “Solubilization of Carbon 60 in a Non-Toxic Solvent and Opportunities for Medical Development.” ACTA Scientific Nutritional Health, vol. 7, no. 8, Aug. 2023, https://doi.org/10.31080/ANSH.2023.07.1287.
Patents
- US Patent 10,842,742 Dissolved C60 and Method of Producing Dissolved C60, issued November 24, 2020 – covers using solubilized C60 to develop an edible gum-based strip
- US Patent 11,400,113, Dissolved C60 and Method of Producing Dissolved C60, issued August 2, 2022 – covers delivering solubilized C60 via nebulization directly to inflamed lung tissue as in COVID-19 and Influenza
- US Patent 11,484,508 Dissolved C60 and Method of Producing Dissolved C60, issued November 1, 2022 – covers the solubilization process
- delivering solubilized C60 via spray or powder directly to infected nasal passages (approved waiting for final notice)
Presentations
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My Books
Dive into a diverse collection of insightful reads, including 'Balanced Leadership: A Pragmatic Guide for Leading,' 'Live As Long As You Dare! A Journey to Gain Healthy, Vibrant Years,' and an inspiring book on prayer.
