Rea Jane Balosbalos

Rea Jane Balosbalos is an experienced professional in product development, currently serving as a Senior Product Development Specialist at Takasago International Corporation since July 2023. Prior to this role, Balosbalos worked at Kerry from September 2010 to March 2023 as a Principal Scientist, focusing on culinary sauces and dressings, sweet sauces and syrups, snacks, and culinary seasonings, with expertise in product development, process improvement, and technical support. Balosbalos also held various positions at Universal Robina Corporation, including Product Development Manager and Product Development Scientist II, where work centered on snack seasonings and base chips. Earlier career experience includes a role as an R&D Technical Assistant at Roasters Philippines Inc. and as a Senior R&D Technical Assistant at Mix Plant, Inc. Balosbalos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of the Philippines.