Francesc is the Director of Production and R&D at COSTA BRAVA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, with extensive experience across the food sector. His background includes roles in ingredients, food technology, and machinery. He holds degrees in Food Science & Technology and Human Nutrition & Dietetics from the Universitat de Barcelona.
His expertise covers the full lifecycle from food machinery and ingredient science to final product development and production management.
Francesc Castells Espígol
Director de producció i I+D+i at COSTA BRAVA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS
Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Overview
Topics They Care About
Food R&D
His career has consistently focused on research and development, progressing from technologist roles to his current position as Director of R&D.
Production Management
As the Director of Production, he is directly responsible for overseeing manufacturing and operational processes within the company.
Ingredient Science
Previously held the role of R&D Ingredients & Technical Service Specialist, highlighting a specific expertise in food components and their application.
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Work History
9-2025
Director de producció i I+D+i at COSTA BRAVA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS
9-2021 - 9-2025
R&D and production technologist at COSTA BRAVA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS
4-2016 - 7-2016
R&D Food Technologist at BELLSOLÀ
7-2014 - 10-2021
R&D in QDS Technological Department at Metalquimia S.A.
2011 - 6-2014
R&D Ingredients & Technical Service Specialist at Orangina Schweppes
7-2009 - 9-2009
Dietista-Nutricionista de la cuina de l'Hopital Universitari Dr. Josep Trueta at COEMCO RESTAURACIÓN S.A.
6-2008 - 11-2008
Dietista-Nutricionista de la cuina de l'Hopital Universitari Dr. Josep Trueta at COEMCO RESTAURACIÓN S.A.
Education
2009 - 2011
Ciencia i Tecnologia dels Aliments from Universitat de Barcelona
2005 - 2008
Nutrició Humana i Dietètica from Universitat de Barcelona
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Location : Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director de producció i I+D+i at COSTA BRAVA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS
