Maria Mascaraque
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Maria Mascaraque

Global Insight Manager: Food, Dairy

London

English, Spanish, Castilian

María is Insights Manager for dairy products and alternatives and cooking ingredients and meals. She provides global expertise and forward-thinking insights, identifying latest product developments and key market trends within these industries. She has a particular interest in health and wellness trends and plant-based dairy alternatives.

María drives the content and quality of Euromonitor’s global industry research for dairy products and alternatives and cooking ingredients and meals. She advises clients across these industries around category dynamics and innovation, and is part of Euromonitor's Passport Plus programme. Maria has previously worked in academia as a researcher within the Nutrition Division of the Complutense University, Spain (2012-2015).

Expertise

As a passionate advocate for the foods industry, I stay attuned to emerging trends, with a special interest in the health space. I engage in thought leadership and foster deep conversations, empowering clients with insight to navigate and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

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