Arianna Massafra
About Arianna Massafra
Arianna Massafra is an R&D Senior Scientist at General Mills, specializing in ice cream and dairy beverages, with a background in food science and technology.
Current Role at General Mills
Arianna Massafra currently works as an R&D Senior Scientist at Häagen-Dazs Global Innovation and Technology, a division of General Mills. She is based in the Lyon Area, France. In this role, she contributes to the global innovation and technological advancement of Häagen-Dazs products, focusing on ice cream and frozen dessert product development.
Previous Experience at KERRY
From 2014 to 2015, Arianna Massafra worked at KERRY in Ireland as an RD&A Senior Scientist specializing in lipid, emulsifier, and texture systems. During her one-year tenure, she focused on developing these systems for various food applications, leveraging her expertise in food technology to deliver innovative solutions.
Role at Mane
Between 2011 and 2013, Arianna Massafra served as the Ice Cream Technical Manager at Mane in the Milan Area, Italy. Over the course of her two-year tenure, she managed technical projects related to ice cream production, ensuring the quality and innovation of the company's product offerings in this category.
Academic Background and Education
Arianna Massafra holds an MSc in Food Technology from University College Cork, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at Università degli Studi di Milano between 1995 and 2002. Her strong academic foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in the food industry.
Expertise in Food Science
Arianna Massafra has specialized expertise in applying hydrocolloids in food products. Her skills extend to several key areas including ice cream, frozen desserts, and dairy beverages. She has a well-rounded background in food science and technology, complemented by her ability to innovate and develop creative product solutions for the food industry.