Molly Mathes
About Molly Mathes
Molly Mathes is a Food Technician at MyFOREST Foods, where she focuses on improving food quality through various analyses and product development. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Vermont and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Maine.
Work at MyForest Foods
Molly Mathes has been employed at MyForest Foods as a Food Technician since 2023. In this role, she focuses on improving the quality of food products by studying various factors such as flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value. Her responsibilities include testing new products, developing processing methods in the pilot plant, and conducting physical and chemical analyses on ingredients and food products. Additionally, she develops product, process, and packaging specifications and conducts operational data analyses to finalize specifications.
Education and Expertise
Molly Mathes earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Maine, expected to graduate in 2025. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in food quality improvement and nutritional analysis.
Background in Food Production
Prior to her current position, Molly worked at MyForest Foods as a Plant Based Food Production Associate from 2022 to 2023. In this role, she gained experience in food production processes and contributed to the development of plant-based food products. She also served as a Value Added Intern at Common Roots from 2020 to 2021, where she further developed her skills in food production and product development.
Skills in Food Quality Improvement
Molly Mathes specializes in methods to enhance food quality, focusing on aspects such as physical, chemical, and microbiological composition. Her expertise includes testing new products, developing processing methods, and performing analyses to ensure food products meet established specifications. Her work contributes to the overall improvement of food quality at MyForest Foods.