Juliana Oviedo Pinto Honório

Juliana Oviedo Pinto Honório has extensive work experience in research and development roles within the food industry. Juliana is currently working at Califia Farms as a Research and Development Manager, where they are responsible for leading the R&D team in the development of plant-based beverages, including almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, protein drinks, creamers, and protein shakes. Juliana has strong knowledge of plant milks, baristas, protein drinks, protein shakes, and coffee creamers. Juliana previously held the role of R&D Principal Food Scientist at Califia Farms, where they focused on the formulation and stability of different plant proteins.

Prior to their current position, Juliana worked at Danone as a Regional Product R&D Manager, specializing in baby food products. Juliana was responsible for conducting research and development on powdered products, including supplements, fortified products, infant formula, cereals, and milk modifiers. Juliana led multiple global and regional projects, including new product development, product line extensions, product/process improvements, cost reduction, and margin improvement.

Juliana also has experience at Unilever as an R&D Coordinator in the Dressings category, where they conducted research and development on sauces, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaises. Juliana worked on innovation, renovation, cost reduction, and regulations projects. Juliana'sresponsibilities included conducting industrial trials, commissioning, pilot plant tests, and stability studies.

In the early stages of their career, Juliana worked as a Process Engineer at Gea Engenharia de Processos, where they handled technical project detailing, calculation and equipment specification for liquid processes. Juliana provided technical support to customers and managed suppliers. Juliana also gained experience as an intern at Prozyn Biossolutions and Ajinomoto do Brasil Industria e Comércio de Alimentos Ltda.

Overall, Juliana Oviedo Pinto Honório has a diverse background in research and development within the food industry, with expertise in plant-based beverages, baby food, dressings, and liquid processes.

Juliana Oviedo Pinto Honório has a strong educational background with a focus on management and business strategy. Juliana pursued their Master's Degree in Management and Business Strategy from 2010 to 2012 at the Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at the same institution from 2003 to 2008, majoring in Food Engineering.