Marlene Celis is an accomplished food scientist with extensive experience in research and development, technical sales, and product innovation. Currently serving as a Senior Research and Development Innovation Scientist at Fresh Express since 2019, Marlene leads projects focused on the innovation and renovation of salad and fruit snack products. Prior roles include Senior Technical Sales Manager for North America at Avebe, and Senior Research Scientist at The Kraft Heinz Company, where Marlene developed a novel Texture System achieving significant financial savings in processed cheese. With a solid foundation from previous positions at Nestle, Cargill, and Silliker Research, Marlene possesses a strong background in starches, hydrocolloids, and dairy technology, complemented by a Master's degree in Food Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Purdue University.
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