Rashi Bhatnagar
About Rashi Bhatnagar
Rashi Bhatnagar is the Product Development and Innovation Manager at Little Spoon, with over a decade of experience in food science technology, specializing in product development and process engineering.
Current Role at Little Spoon
Rashi Bhatnagar is currently employed at Little Spoon as the Product Development and Innovation Manager. She has been in this role since 2022. At Little Spoon, she focuses on developing and implementing innovative food products and processes. Her role leverages her extensive background in food science technology to bring new, high-quality food products to market.
Previous Experience at Follow Your Heart / Earth Island
Before joining Little Spoon, Rashi Bhatnagar had significant experience at Follow Your Heart / Earth Island. She served first as a Quality Assurance Intern from 2013 to 2014, and then moved into roles of increasing responsibility. From 2014 to 2020, she worked as an R&D Food Technologist II, focusing on product development in Chatsworth, CA. From 2020 to 2022, she was an R&D Food Scientist for product development. In these roles, she worked on the research and development of new food ingredients and products, ensuring their quality and safety.
Education and Academic Background
Rashi Bhatnagar earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree from Chapman University from 2016 to 2020. Previously, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cum Laude, at California State University-Northridge, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in food science and technology, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Early Career and Internships
Rashi Bhatnagar began her career in the food industry with various roles that helped her gain extensive experience. She worked as a Quality Assurance Intern at Follow Your Heart / Earth Island from 2013 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Dietary Aide at Valley Presbyterian Hospital from 2011 to 2013 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Additionally, she had a brief internship as a Nutrition Assistant with Sodexo in 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Specialization in Food Science Technology
Rashi Bhatnagar has over a decade of experience in food science technology, specializing in product development and process engineering. She has a strong focus on the research and development of innovative food ingredients and products. Her experience spans various environments, including hospitals, food production facilities, and office settings. Her expertise makes her a valuable asset in the development of new food technologies and products.