Daryl Ann dela Cruz

Daryl Ann Dela Cruz is a skilled food scientist with extensive experience in product development and project management within the food industry. Currently serving as a Senior Food Scientist at Kraft Heinz since June 2025, Daryl Ann previously held roles at NotCo as Scientist II and Scientist I in Product Development from January 2023 to May 2025, and at Perfect Day as a Food Scientist from August 2020 to February 2022, focusing on ready-to-drink dairy beverages and new product lines. Earlier roles included Project Manager at Helmsman Group, where Daryl Ann led technical development for various products, and Associate Food Scientist at Kagome USA, Inc., where responsibilities included executing experiments and developing new product lines. Education was obtained from the University of California, Davis, with a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology.