Aida Alvarez
About Aida Alvarez
Aida Alvarez is an experienced food safety auditor currently serving as Auditor Jefe En Seguridad Alimentaria at Applus+ in Valladolid, Spain. She has a strong academic background and extensive professional experience in food quality systems and safety auditing.
Work at Applus+
Aida Alvarez has been employed at Applus+ as Auditor Jefe en Seguridad Alimentaria since 2021. In this role, she oversees food safety audits and ensures compliance with industry standards. Her position is based in Valladolid, Castilla y León, España. Aida's responsibilities include implementing food safety protocols and conducting thorough assessments to maintain high-quality standards in food production.
Education and Expertise
Aida Alvarez holds a Máster Internacional en Auditoría de Seguridad Alimentaria from Universidad de León, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she earned a Máster en Gestión y Desarrollo de la Industria Alimentaria from Universidad de Oviedo in 2009. Aida has extensive experience in food quality systems and has completed the IFS/BRC lead auditor qualification program, enhancing her expertise in food safety auditing.
Background
Aida Alvarez has a diverse professional background in food safety and quality management. She began her career as a Técnico de Laboratorio de Calidad at Grupo El Gaitero in 2009. Over the years, she has held various positions, including Técnico de Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria at Palacios Alimentación and Consultor/auditor at TESTA, Calidad y Medioambiente. Her experience spans over a decade in the food industry, focusing on quality assurance and safety.
Achievements
Aida Alvarez completed a final master's project on the extraction of pectins and polyphenols from apple pomace, showcasing her research capabilities in food science. She has also worked as a laboratory manager at Granderroble Desserts, where she combined quality laboratory tasks with managing the implemented quality system (BRC and IFS). Aida has embarked on a freelance career as an auditor and consultant in food safety, further expanding her professional contributions.