Christina Montouri
About Christina Montouri
Christina Montouri is a Product Development Scientist at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with extensive experience in food science and product development roles across various companies.
Company
Christina Montouri is currently employed at General Mills, a major American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills plays a significant role in Christina’s professional life, where she holds the position of Product Development Scientist.
Title
Christina Montouri serves as a Product Development Scientist at General Mills. In this role, she focuses on designing and managing new product development projects, particularly in the baking sector. She also reviews and consults on interdepartmental resources for plant and product specification updates.
Previous Experience at BevSource
Before joining General Mills, Christina Montouri worked at BevSource, a leading provider of beverage development and operations solutions. She held two positions at BevSource: as a Product Development Analyst and Formulations Coordinator from 2018 to 2020, and as a Supply Chain Analyst in 2018. Her time at BevSource involved significant contributions to product formulation and supply chain management.
Background in Production Management and Food Styling
Christina Montouri has a diverse background in the food and beverage industry. She served as a Production Manager at DU NORD CRAFT SPIRITS LLC from 2016 to 2017, as a Recipe Developer and Food Stylist at Meal 5 for one year, and as a Research and Development Specialist and Kitchen Lead at GYST Fermentations from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Christina Montouri attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied Food Science and Sustainability Studies, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2012 to 2016. She also participated in a study abroad program focusing on Sustainable Food Systems in Sicily in 2013. Additionally, she gained early academic experience at Eden Prairie Senior High School from 2008 to 2012.