Deblina Sarkar
About Deblina Sarkar
Deblina Sarkar is a Food Technologist and Expert currently working at the World Food Programme, where she leads food safety and quality processes. With a background in project management at Nestlé and extensive experience in food technology, she manages global product compliance testing and collaborates with various technical partners.
Work at World Food Programme
Deblina Sarkar currently serves as a Food Technologist - Expert at the World Food Programme, a position she has held since 2022 in Rome, Latium, Italy. In this role, she leads the integration of food safety and quality processes into various programs, including School Feeding, Cash-based, and Country Capacity Strengthening initiatives. Previously, she worked as an R&D Manager at the World Food Programme from 2020 to 2022, where she contributed to food safety and quality improvements. Additionally, she represents the Food Safety & Quality unit in the organization's New Food Committee.
Experience at Nestlé
Deblina Sarkar has extensive experience at Nestlé, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Project Management Specialist from 2019 to 2020 and as a Project Management Associate Specialist for nine months in 2018, both in Singen, Germany. Prior to these roles, she served as a Project Management Trainee in Product Development from 2016 to 2018 and as a Research Assistant for three months in 2015 in Le Havre Area, France. Her experience at Nestlé provided her with a strong foundation in project management and product development.
Educational Background
Deblina Sarkar holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Industrial Biotechnology from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by pursuing European Masters in Food Studies at Wageningen University, University College Cork, and AgroParisTech, achieving her Master of Science in Food Technology from 2013 to 2015. Her educational background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of food technology and processing.
Internship Experience
Deblina Sarkar gained practical experience through internships at Bakhresa Food Products Limited and Dinshaw's. She interned at Bakhresa Food Products Limited for one month in 2011 and at Dinshaw's for one month in 2010. These internships provided her with early exposure to the food industry and contributed to her professional development.
Food Safety and Quality Management
In her current role, Deblina Sarkar manages a global product compliance testing scheme that involves over 40 suppliers across more than 40 countries, covering over 400 food products. She conducts horizon scanning and technical consultations for contaminants management in food products. Additionally, she collaborates with technical partners such as Mars and Kemin Industries to enhance food safety and quality within the World Food Programme.