Mariel Camacho-Arriola

Mariel Camacho-Arriola is an experienced food safety and quality management professional currently serving as the Food Safety & Quality Manager at Flying Food Group since June 2022. Prior to this role, Camacho-Arriola held positions including Quality Assurance Supervisor at ETAIS FOOD, INC and Fresh Del Monte, as well as Quality Assurance Technician at The Ziegenfelder Company. Academic experience includes a Master of Science in Food Science and Technology from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Minnesota. Camacho-Arriola has also contributed to research as a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University, coordinating clinical trials and sensory panels. Earlier roles include Quality Control Technician at Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC, focusing on compliance with food safety standards, and an internship at the University of Connecticut - Dining Services.