Andrea Schumacher

Andrea Schumacher is an experienced professional in food science and engineering, currently serving as Projektleiterin Extrusionsverfahren & Projektingenieurin at Fredag AG since March 2021. Previously held the position of R&D Trainee in the Institute of Packaging Sciences at Nestlé, where the focus was on a master thesis project exploring the technology to upcycle food waste into packaging. Andrea's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Food Science with a major in Food Processing from ETH Zürich and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Innovations- und Changemanagement from Berner Fachhochschule BFH. Additional experience includes research assistantship at ETH Zürich, an internship on optimization at JOWA AG, and international internship experience in Kenya. Early career experience includes a production internship at Gelati Gasparini.