Arved G. Deecke is an international leader in phytosanitary irradiation with 22 years of experience in enhancing food safety, removing agricultural trade barriers, and providing medical device sterilization. Founder and Board Member of BENEBION in Guadalajara, Mexico, Arved introduced North America’s first gamma pallet irradiator, significantly boosting exports such as mangoes and guavas. Under his guidance, BENEBION expanded into animal feed, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and food additives. Arved recently initiated a partnership with IBA Industrial Solutions to install a Rhodotron® TT1000 electron accelerator by early 2027. He serves as an expert advisor for the IAEA and as a Board Member of the Phytosanitary Irradiation Platform (PSIP) under the iiA umbrella. Arved holds an engineering degree from ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
