Annie Li

Annie Li is an experienced food science professional currently serving as the R&D Manager at Dessert Holdings since April 2024. Prior to this role, Annie worked as a Product Process Specialist at HOPE Foods, focusing on optimizing workflows and addressing production issues. At Planterra Foods, as a Senior Food Scientist, Annie formulated plant-based meat analogs and drove innovation through collaborations. Annie's earlier experience includes product development at Tree Top, Inc. and a food scientist role at GLCC Co. Additionally, Annie's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Purdue University, along with research and internship experiences at multiple institutions, including Universidade Federal de Viçosa and University College Dublin.