Student Testimonials
– Ngareta Mason, BA Food Science, University of Auckland, Team Fermentationexperts
“The opportunity to participate in the InnovateFood Challenge 2017 was a unique and exciting learning experience. I really enjoyed the challenge of finding the best ways in which to apply my theoretical understanding of certain concepts to the real world scenarios that were placed in front of us. One of the greatest successes of the Student Challenge was the involvement of industry experts as well as the diversity of students who participated in the challenge. The authenticity of these interactions made for great collaborative team work and created the foundation for genuine and wide reaching networking experiences.”
– Mateusz Ciasnocha, Master in Energy Management student at ESCP Europe Business School, Team KMC
“I am grateful that Foodjob Nordic has given me the opportunity to take part in InnovateFood Challenge, which gave me critical experience on my path to a career in global agricultural sector and I am looking forward to seeing the effects of KMC’s further work on our recommendations.”
– Mirna Estrada, MA Communication & Cognition Student, Københavns Universitet, Team Arla
“The Innovate Food Challenge 2017 was a wholesome experience in so many levels. It was empowering to find a common ground with students, graduates and staff from
different disciplines and, it was a great opportunity to network with the professionals in the industry today and the future professionals. The four-day competition was both exhausting and stimulating; we were on a tight schedule but had a great network of support. The tight selection process, personality assessment and screening of participants resulted in teams that were fun, cohesive, and collaborative. Our little team of strangers became attached and attuned throughout the course of the challenge. I had the experience of a lifetime and made friends for life!”
– Fanni Lengyel, Graduate in Brand Management and Marketing Communication, Team Chr. Hansen
“Working on a real-life business challenge of a large company has been especially exciting in a team of food enthusiasts with diverse educational backgrounds. The support we got during the way both from the company and the event organizers went above and beyond my expectations. The Innovate Food Challenge case competition was not only a great way to work on an exciting company challenge in teams, but also a unique opportunity to network with people working in the food industry and all in all – an unforgettable experience.”
– Rohan Baskaran, Scientist at Mondelez International in Poland R&D Technical Centre. Team Tulip/DC Ingredients
“I just got a job at Mondelez International as Scientist I at Poland R&D Technical Centre. And I felt Foodjob Nordic gave me an opportunity at this years InnovateFood Challenge. It has helped me not just professionally but personally as well with special personality test feedbacks, reiterating my positives moving forward in my career. Moreover, I am even more happy to have made some amazing friends being at this event. Further, there has been discussions and questions on the project carried out at the InnovateFood Conference in my interviews which shows the importance of such interesting projects. I once again thank the Foodjob Nordic team for all your expert guidance and insights shared.”