Rachel Rosenbloom
About Rachel Rosenbloom
Rachel Rosenbloom is a Food Technologist at Beyond Meat, specializing in sustainable packaging and plant-based food alternatives. She has a strong academic background in Food Science and Technology, with experience in research and development roles across various organizations.
Work at Beyond Meat
Rachel Rosenbloom has been employed at Beyond Meat as a Food Technologist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing plant-based food alternatives, aligning with her commitment to sustainability. Her responsibilities include exploring creative solutions for food waste minimization and reducing single-use plastics. This position allows her to apply her expertise in food science and technology to advance sustainable practices within the food industry.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Rosenbloom earned her Master of Science in Food Science and Technology from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in food science principles, enhancing her expertise in sustainable food practices.
Background
Rachel Rosenbloom has a diverse background in food science and technology. She served as a Teaching Assistant in the Food Science Department at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2015 to 2018. Following her undergraduate studies, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oregon State University from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she gained experience as a Technical Research Intern at Packaging Technology and Research from 2020 to 2021.
Research and Development Experience
Rachel Rosenbloom has significant experience in research and development within the food industry. She worked as a Research and Development/Product Developer at Lyons Magnus for three months in 2017. Her research background includes polymer chemistry, which informs her work in sustainable packaging. This expertise is particularly relevant to her current role at Beyond Meat, where she focuses on innovative solutions for sustainability.
Advocacy for Sustainability
Rachel Rosenbloom advocates for accountability in food habits to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. Her work at Beyond Meat reflects her commitment to reducing the environmental impact of food production. She actively engages in initiatives aimed at minimizing food waste and decreasing reliance on single-use plastics, contributing to a more sustainable food system.