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Carolina Garcia Salinas

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Global Research Manager at Sigma
📍 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Carolina Garcia Salinas is a Scientific Research Leader at Sigma, where she drives global R&D in food innovation. She specializes in translating advanced analytics and novel processing technologies into scalable consumer products, particularly in alternative proteins. She holds a Ph. D. in Biotechnology from Tecnológico de Monterrey and led the development of Sigmas Better Balance plant-based brand.

Carolina won the 2019 National Award for Food Science and Technology for her research on using high-pressure processing to make papayas more nutritious.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Global Research Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Alternative Proteins
Her research is centered on exploring alternative proteins and developing processes for their transformation and use in the food industry, including leading product development for Sigma's plant-based brand.
Food Innovation
She specializes in turning scientific insights and novel processing technologies into scalable, consumer-focused food innovations, bridging the gap between R&D and business strategy.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Global Research Manager
Sigma
7-2021 - 10-2024
Product and Process Research Manager
Sigma
11-2016 - 6-2021
Research Scientist
Sigma
6-2016 - 11-2016
Science Research Specialist
Tecnológico de Monterrey
3-2008 - 12-2008
Research assistant
CSET Center for Sustainable and Environmental Technologies
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Education
2010 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
2006 - 2010
BS
Tecnológico de Monterrey
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