Valerie Benoit
About Valerie Benoit
Valerie Benoit is the Nutrition Science Lead at General Mills in Minneapolis, with extensive experience in human and pet food nutrition, specializing in dairy and plant-based nutrients.
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Valerie Benoit serves as the Nutrition Science Lead at General Mills. She has been with the company since April 2014, contributing her extensive expertise in nutrition science to the role.
Current Role at General Mills
Valerie Benoit is currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, where she works as the Nutrition Science Lead for General Mills. In this role, she applies her knowledge of human and pet food nutrition, focusing on various nutrients and dietary needs, including dairy-related and plant-based alternatives.
Previous Experience
Valerie Benoit has a rich history in the field of nutrition. She served as the Global Health and Nutrition Manager at Yoplait France from 2008 to 2014 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Ile-de-France. Prior to that, she worked as a Nutrition Specialist at Sodiaal in Paris from 2004 to 2008 and as a Nutrition Manager at Danone from 2002 to 2004. Her early career included a role as a Junior Consultant at Protéines Groupe in Aquitaine, France, in 2001.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Benoit holds a diverse educational background, with studies in Nutrition from Ipac and Université Blaise Pascal (Clermont - II) - Clermont - Ferrand. Additionally, she studied Communication at Université Paris Diderot. Her expertise includes human and pet food nutrition, emphasizing dairy-related nutrients such as protein, calcium, and vitamins, as well as plant-based and non-dairy alternatives. She specializes in research areas like weight management, energy, digestive health, bone health, and mental health.