Food Engineer Bridging Industry and Academia to Tackle Food Waste
Natalie Mansilla is a food engineer at Greencore, bringing her expertise in food technology and manufacturing to collaborative projects with EIT Food and the School of Agriculture, Policy & Development at the University of Reading. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and industrial applications in the food sector, with a particular emphasis on addressing food waste challenges. Mansilla's experience in industry-academia collaborations positions her uniquely to translate innovative research findings into practical solutions for food manufacturers. As a contributor to EIT Food's course "From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste," she shares insights on sustainable food production practices and waste reduction strategies. Through her multifaceted role spanning industry, academia, and education, Mansilla strives to drive innovation in food manufacturing processes, promote sustainability, and develop practical approaches to minimize food waste across the supply chain. Her work exemplifies the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing complex challenges in the food industry.