Julia Mahler
About Julia Mahler
Julia Mahler is an R&D Scientist specializing in Global Bars Innovation at General Mills, with extensive experience in food science and product innovation.
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Julia Mahler is an R&D Scientist specializing in Global Bars Innovation at General Mills. She commenced this role in June 2019, focusing on the development and innovation of new products within the Global Bars category.
Current Role at General Mills
Julia Mahler currently holds the position of R&D Scientist in the Global Bars Innovation team at General Mills. Her responsibilities include leading innovation efforts to create new products within the Global Bars lineup, leveraging her extensive experience in food science and product development.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before her current position, Julia Mahler served as an R&D Scientist for Haagen Dazs for five months in 2019. From 2016 to 2019, she was an R&D Scientist focusing on the innovation of Oui by Yoplait. She began her journey at General Mills as a Research and Development Intern in 2015, working in Golden Valley, MN, for two months.
Education and Expertise
Julia Mahler earned her Master’s Degree in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying there from 2014 to 2016. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, achieved between 2010 and 2014. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation in food science and product development.
Early Career and Internships
Julia Mahler's career in food science began with internships at multiple organizations. In 2013, she worked as a Dairy Foods Research and Development Intern at Land O'Lakes in Arden Hills, MN. She also interned at Newly Weds Foods in Chicago, IL, in 2012 and 2014. Additionally, she gained early research experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2013 to 2014.
Innovation Projects
Throughout her tenure at General Mills, Julia Mahler has been instrumental in the innovation of various products. She contributed to the development of Nature Valley products, as well as working on the innovation teams for Oui by Yoplait and Haagen Dazs, applying her expertise to enhance product offerings and meet consumer needs.