Food & Beverage – Advice from Experts

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Food & Beverage

Los Angeles, CA

$200.0/min 5.0 33 $3.33/min

Food industry consultant working with startups and turnarounds. Full product commercialization assistance, general food tech operations, scale-up, supply chain, cold chain, production processes, food safety, FDA and USDA labeling. Should you setup your own manufacturing or use a co-packer? I can help you answer key questions. Expertise in manufacturing under FDA/USDA/Organic guidelines multi-building complexes as large as 300K sqft. Product expertise covers Read-to-Eat, Ready-to-Cook, beverage items from juice to tea, home replacement meals, salsa, salad, fresh cut fruit, poultry, beef, pork, pasta, grains, dressing, dip, soup, and sauce. Formerly the Director of Operations and Supply Chain for the startup of FreshDish.com, offering home delivered pre-prepped meal kits. Manufacturing Operations/R&D/Continuous Improvement (certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) for the startup of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets, a regional small format grocery chain, vertically integrated with wholly owned manufacturing. Operations Manager for The Stuffed Bagel, a retail and wholesale bakery located in southern California. Keywords: Ready to Eat Meals, Ready to Cook, Food Manufacturing, Food Manufacturers, USDA, FDA, Organic, Vertical Integration, Food Safety, Food Regulations, HACCP, GMPs, Fresh Cut Fruit, Beverages, Juice, Tea, Coffee, Cold Chain, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Startups, Commercialization, Turnaround Change Agent.

Ben Mitzelfelt

Peoria, Illinois Area

$250.0/min 5.0 19 $4.17/min

Founder of Just Bee Cosmetics and contributing partner to Iguaneye Fresh Shoe and other successful Kickstarter and international crowd funded projects. Business consultant for music and film projects, with over 20 years of failing and succeeding in business and entrepreneurial ventures, including startups, restaurants, and hotels. 20 min Business Idea Flash Evaluation Got an idea but don’t know if it will work? Let’s quickly talk it out and I will give it to you straight, no frills assessment based on market access and execution. Our conversation is completely confidential and can be covered by your NDA. Before you take that first step, call and I can save you from making the wrong one. Entrepreneur Coaching Let’s knock that trough of sorrow in the teeth and work together to get you back on the road to fulfilling your vision. I have been there and know what it is like to question everything. If you are the only one in your company, or can’t talk to your co-founders about it, don’t face it alone.

Jessica Kwong

New York, NY

$150.0/min 5.0 10 $2.5/min

Food entrepreneur. Cornell University Food Science graduate. Diverse food industry background: startups to multi-billion dollar companies, baby food to biscuits, R&D to business. Public speaking and presenting experience at national and international competitions. Also: all-around foodie, New Yorker, Internet enthusiast, and concert junkie.

Robert Armstrong

Selma, Alabama

$120.0/min 5.0 9 $2/min

Entrepreneur. Started micro-bakery using grandmother's cookie recipes and grew to 2000+ stores across the country.

Herbert Prokscha

Orlando, Florida

$175.0/min 5.0 1 $2.92/min

Strategic Advisor to Founders and CEOs. Took a specialty food manufacturer from capital raise to exit sale. Turnaround CEO. Food safety expert. Built five USDA inspected food manufacturing facilities.

David Smelson

Washington D.C. Metro Area

$500.0/min 5.0 12 $8.33/min

National Sales Director, Advisor/Consultant, Social Media Enthusiast, Network Connector, Restaurant Fanatic

Omar Sharabi

Qatar

$200.0/min 5.0 0 $3.33/min

Managing several Restaurants & Coffee Shop concepts in the Middle East, Staff Training seminars, cost controlling, Menu engineering, leadership skills, trainer on customer service, certified L5 Boecker food safety & Hygiene etc.

Drew Koven

los angeles, california

$500.0/min 5.0 8 $8.33/min

Venture Capital: LDR Ventures, Leadership Roles: Reef Technology, Guess Jeans, Steve Madden Footwear, The Beach People, Swagtron Hoverboards and E-rideables, FreshDirect, Melissa & Doug Toys / Startups & Investment, Operations & Growth for Food, eCommerce, Omnichannel Retail, SAAS, Fashion, Footwear, Apparel, Ghost Kitchens, Online Grocery, Entertainment, Digital Media and Marketing, Food & Retail Innovation, Home Decor - See www.ldrventures.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoven/

Mark Haas

San Francisco Bay Area

$175.0/min 5.0 2 $2.92/min

Founder of The Helmsman Group - professional advising service for emerging and high growth food brands. COO - Cup 4 Cup GF flour developed at The French Laundry Supply Chain Director - Annie's Founder & CEO - Bridgetown Natural Foods Ops Head - Kashi GM - Health Valley, Casbah, Breadshop and Nile Spice brands of Hain Celestial

John Kolaski

Greater Los Angeles Area

$150.0/min 5.0 2 $2.5/min

Over 20 years of Hospitality Leadership Experience with sbe, Montage Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Starwood.

Chris Tunstall

$100.0/min 5.0 4 $1.67/min

15 year veteran in the Mixology/ cocktail creation field. Founder of A Bar Above, helping bartenders make the most of their careers. I have consulted with over 50 bars and restaurants with a focus on increased profitability and staff retention.

Adomas Pranevicius

Lithuania

$100.0/min 5.0 1 $1.67/min

Adomas Pranevicius is the co-founder and CEO of MyDrink Beverages, a full-service beverage development and production management company . Adomas specializes in beverage concept development, start-up beverage projects, business development and brand building. During his career he co-founded NapNock energy shot, Dragoon vitamin drink, HighVit functional vitamin drinks and Simply Umai beauty drink. He enjoys developing new beverage concepts and generating marketing ideas for them. Currently he is focusing on international expansion of MyDrink Beverages. Adomas is also writing a blog about latest beverage trends and innovations. His insights and ideas have been quoted in BeverageDaily.com, Soft Drinks International, Beverage World and other media sources.

David Brown

Fredericton, Canada

$60.0/min 5.0 1 $1/min

Successfully founded the biotech company Mycodev Group in 2013. Now working on a spinoff Chinova Bioworks making a natural preservative for food, beverages, cosmetics and medical devices.

Terry Clayton

Gilford, NH

$1000.0/min 5.0 1 $16.67/min

Dr. Clayton is a seasoned product developer. He provides strategic and expert guidance for companies focused in developing and marketing smart materials, ink and coatings, pharmaceuticals, nicotine delivery, packaging, dietary supplements, cleaning products, and specialty chemicals.

Murat Askin - A Global Hotelier

Florida

$250.0/min 5.0 1 $4.17/min

Worked in USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia. High performance, Extreme Focus, Gets things done.. Worked in International Luxury Brand hotels from 200 rooms to 1600 rooms. Opened 7 properties, 2 restaurants and 1 startup, hotel conversion and helped many more hospitality professionals. No fluff, No bullshit, step by step guidelines *Financial advice on P&L Management, budgeting, cost analysis, ROI *Food cost analysis, menu engineering, inventory systems and recommendations *Creation of policy, procedure, standards, creating accountability for your teams. *Recruitment, staff retention, empowerment, incentives, engagement and various HR recommendations *Analysis of business challenges, brainstorming, group discussions, idea creation *Putting your challenges on the table and finding solutions together

Cristina Fernandez

Barcelona, Spain

$100.0/min 5.0 1 $1.67/min

Doctor in Food Science. Academic writing, Research proposals & Health Canada Cannabis licenses. Experienced in food industry in Canada (3y) and Spain (5y): technical experience in High Pressure Homogenization, UV, Ultrasounds and Thermal treatments; Active packaging; Chromatography techniques; Physicochemical analyses of emulsions and biofunctionality; Product development of beverages and liposomal nutraceuticals; Nutrition Label maker & GMP quality system implementation.

Dr.Vijayanand Pujari

India

$120.0/min 5.0 0 $2/min

I provide expert guidance in creating unique, scientifically-backed custom dietary supplement formulations. I have helped several dietary supplement companies and their teams across the globe in the development of Novel and scientifically proven formulations. I can modify an existing formula and offer expert guidance about ingredients to be included or deleted to get desired effects. I assist individuals, start-ups and corporates in the development of dietary supplement products from an idea (Concept) to launch. I provide all the science to make it happen.

alessio D'Antino

London

$150.0/min 5.0 0 $2.5/min

Founder and CEO of Forward Fooding, the world's first collaborative platform for the food and beverage industry. Alessio founded Forward Fooding (formerly know as Crowdfooding) in 2014 with the aim of broadening access to capital for food and foodtech startups and started to build a community of innovators tackling some of biggest challenges affecting our food system. A big-time foodie and a creative marketer, he now works with companies of all sizes to help them understand how entrepreneurship, collaboration, and investment models can be used to create a more sustainable future of food. Alessio regularly speaks and consults on startup fundraising, strategy, food innovation, technology and collaborative open innovation. Some of his recent speaking engagements include presentations at Food IT conference (USA), RoIF - Rothamsted Open Innovation Forum (UK), Food Vision (UK), Food Matters Live (UK), Agtech&Foodtech Berlin Summit (GE), Katana Bootcamp (GE), Smau (ITA) among others. He is a council member of the Launch Food Forum and a London Tech Advocate within the FoodTech chapter. A global citizen at heart he has lived and worked in Italy, South Korea, Australia, US and UK where he is currently based. He very much enjoys connecting passionate people when not trying new forms of food.

Katherine Kimbrell

Atlanta, GA

$60.0/min 5.0 1 $1/min

Russell Davis

St. John, VI

$350.0/min 4.0 0 $5.83/min

Barman/Mixologist/Hospitality Consultant/Beverage Professional “The Aristocrat of the Working Class” - Nightclub.com “The People's Champion of Bartending” - Mutineer Magazine “Russell Davis is a star behind the bar” - Forbes “One of the most recognizable mixologists today” - Crushbrew.com Russell Davis continues to seize international attention for his work as a bar/mixology/spirits consultant, television personality, and bar industry entrepreneur. As one of the most well-known and influential nightlife professionals, Russell is paving the way for the new era of the "celebrity bartender & mixologist." As the 2012 Bartender of the Year, former President of the Texas Chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild, co-star & expert of Spike TV's "Bar Rescue," and founder of such projects such as the Zero Gravity Cocktail Glass and the world's first soda jerk competition, the San Francisco Jerk Off, Russell has been hailed as "The People's Champion of Bartending" (Mutineer Magazine) and "The Aristocrat of the Working Class" (Nightclub.com).In between projects, Russell travels the world, living off the grid, researching obscure drinking culture, techniques, ingredients, and recipes in order to catalog them before they are lost to modernity. 2012 Nightclub & Bar's Bartender of the Year 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Top High Volume Cocktails Bar (Rickhouse - Lead Bartender) 2014-2015 Expert on Paramount Network's Bar Rescue 2013-2019 President of Unlimited Liabilities 2014-2019 CEO of Cocktails & Dreams Inc 2020-current CEO Siempre Listo Inc

Jesse Cortez

Raleigh, NC

$120.0/min 4.0 0 $2/min

Experienced Brand Director & Evangelist, marketing strategist, Beverage Consultant, and Public Speaker.

Gregg Sourbeck

Phoenix, AZ

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

•Foodservice inventory, purchasing and recipe software selection and project turnarounds •Back office operations consulting and speaking •Project collaboration and recommendations with culinary and foodservice experts in POS, Labor Management, Operations, Menu Development and Group Purchasing

Sonia M Kazarova

Los Angeles

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

2008- Present Founder & CEO Gluten Free Goddess Global CEO Gluten Free Goddess Bakery USA 2001-2003 Glaceau Vitamin Water Vitamin Water and Smart Water Marketing and Sales 2003-2006 Coca-Cola Corporation Coke Zero Diet Coke with Lemon Olympic Torch Relay Director Brand Activation 1996-2000 Anheuser Busch Budweiser Budweiser Brand Model & Program Lead

Mariam Moshood

Nigeria

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Creative and ambitious interior designer with a passion for fashion and entrepreneurship. Combining skills in design, marketing, and business to create innovative spaces and experiences. Loves exploring global cultures and styles through travel

Ossi Chidiebube

Nigeria

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Sensational baker. Virtual Assistant. Aspiring Doctor. Harry Potter fan, fantasy lover. Jill of many trades.

Shadrack J Blaise

Greensboro, NC

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I'm Chef Blaise. As the oldest of three sons, both my parents worked a lot and one of the ways to spend time with him was to cook. Sometime after high school, I decided to take this seriously, I went to Culinary School and cooked at several places. I began to work and travel shortly after. I've been to Alaska, Washington, California, Hawaii just to name a few. After doing this for 17 years, I've picked up quite a bit from all of the people I have cooked alongside and I'm happy to share it with you.

Katherine Casadei

italia

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Travel: Extensive experience in organizing personalized itineraries and discovering authentic destinations beyond traditional tourist routes. - Food: In-depth knowledge of international cuisine, culinary trends, and the most memorable dining experiences. - Music and clubbing: Expertise in diverse musical genres, from the latest pop and indie trends to timeless classics. - Film/Tv series: Broad competence in cinema, with a particular passion for auteur films, new releases, and cult classics. - **Fashion**: Style consultant with a keen eye for the latest trends, capable of blending fashion with comfort. - HR Consulting: Skilled in providing strategic HR advice, including talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational culture enhancement. - Vacations: Advice on optimizing leisure time, from choosing the perfect destination to planning unforgettable experiences.

Linda Minkow

Atlanta, GA

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Certified Food Scientist. Kosher Certification Expert. Food Microbiologist. Problem Solver.

Trifena Aloot

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

A friend that one can be honest with. Values people's feelings, emotions, and opinions. Try to look at everyone's perspective. Understand every situation. Know the details. Expect the unexpected. Grasp each aspect of the reasons. Supply more deep and meaningful thoughts. Comprehend the whole context before the case. Explain thoroughly the logic behind the statement and interpretation in numerous ways of clarifying.

Mark Geldenhuys

Port Alfred

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Hotels - 5 years Al la carte restaurants 15 years Fast food chains 5 years Managing and working in all different chains and brands from setting up new outlets to staff training and menu creations . Hospitality is a passion not just a career .

Maheem Shakeel

Karachi ,Pakistan

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I am a dedicated Food Technologist with 2 years of experience as an R&D Executive in the food industry. My expertise lies in product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. I specialize in creating innovative food products, optimizing formulations, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Whether you’re a startup looking to develop a new product, improve existing formulations, or navigate food regulations, I can provide practical solutions and expert guidance tailored to your needs. Let’s work together to bring your food innovation to life!

Dushyant Singh

New Delhi, India

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

With nearly 3 years of experience in the tech industry, I specialize in marketing, business analysis and advanced SQL. I’m committed to providing comprehensive solutions that enhance operational efficiency and quality. I hold an MBA in International Business from NIFTEM (National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management). Outside of work, I'm a national football player, painter, and sketch artist. I bring a unique blend of analytical thinking and creativity to everything I do. Let's connect if you're seeking guidance on IT strategies or need inspiration from my journey in sports and art!

Breanna English

London UK

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Social media addict. Would love to help others as I am very empathetic and have been through many experiences and challenges and would love to help people out with similar situations.

Manuel Vazquez

Salem (OR)

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

have been through a thing or 2 in my time, been to some places, met some people, made mistakes as well as come out on top of those mistakes. I believe a chat with me could be helpful

Sameer Adtani

Dubai

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

My key strengths include: [] Leadership: Inspiring and motivating teams to achieve common goals. [] Strategic Thinking: Developing and executing innovative solutions. [] Analytical Skills: Identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. [] Process Improvement: Streamlining operations and reducing costs. [] Stakeholder Management: Building strong relationships and aligning teams. [] Training and Mentoring: Developing and empowering talent. [] Customer Focus: Delivering exceptional service and satisfaction. I'm passionate about leveraging my expertise in AI, ML, CS, Impactful resources, Hiring by Demand and Student success to drive positive change and create lasting impact.

Jean-Baptiste Coutant

Paris

$600.0/min N/A 0 $10/min

B2B CRO at Nespresso/Nestlé for 20 years. Hot beverages have no secrets for me. I'm also a watch enthousiast. I lived in France, UK, Switzerland, Canada and Singapore.

Monica Zabaleta

Yucatan

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

PR, Event planner, Airbnb Host Warm smile, trying my best everyday Always see the best in people

Maria Lovella Emit Cardoza

Cebu Philippines

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Hi, as a good adviser, one should be a good listener first... Message me, let's talk! I'm here for you!

Ashutosh Sharda

India

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Nurse, listener, advisor. We'll discuss your issues together and I'll try my best to deal with your issues. After the session you'll definitely feel great. Come let's discuss together and change our thinking.

Kavinraj Ayyaswami

Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Karate Instructor, Aeronautical Engineer, A Small boy with Big dreams, Thinker, Ideologist, Activist, Photographic Memory

Naeem Halim

Gujarat, India

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Founder of Taqmeer Foods LLP, Founder of Clean Cheat LLP, Multiple entrepreneur, Food guru, weirdly good at life and relationship advice.

DEROCK PETERS

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Founder of O.F consult , we have mandate to help people live a happy life by being independent.

Ayad Alramadani

Espoo, Uusimaa

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Iraqi and Finnish. Funny and nice. Found nothing😂 Likes helping people, marketing and giving advice.

Maulik p

Toronto

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Experienced Technology consultant specialist in SaaS Development, Product Marketing, Cybersecurity and IT services like websites & application development. Passionate Marketing geek for different strategies to grow businesses across the globe.

Bryanna Calhoun

Port Charlotte, FL

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Traveler, bartender and someone who is wise that gives good advice. I have good advice for dealing with friends, family, traveling or even making cocktail.

Johny Rocket

Lahore,Pakistan

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

1 year of experience as a Content creator, 2 years of experience in Proof Reading and digital marketing. Worked as a remote job in one of the top MNC of USA. Worked in Microsoft Powerpoint, Word and Excel for content creation and for some business projects.

Caldon Strimling

Johnnesburg

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Private Chef To the Rich Famous & Wealthiest South Africans & International Clients Hospitality Consultant to the best restaurants & catering Companies in JHB South African

Eva Hayati

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I'm ambitious young entrepreneur, that always love to learn and share about FnB development marketings. I love to share about some strategy based on fields. I'm also doing a health consultation, especially on maternal helath, and HIV AIDS.

Edward Erasmus

South Africa

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Creator & Technical Specialist, Sanibrand *Expertise* - UV-C and Ozone solutions for various industries (healthcare, water treatment, food processing) - Microbiology, virology, and infection control - Mathematical modeling and precision engineering - Business acumen and project management *Key Strengths* - Over a decade of experience in guiding high-profile projects - Unparalleled expertise in harnessing UV-C and Ozone technologies - Deep understanding of microbial interactions and infection control - Proven track record of delivering tailored solutions for unique environments - Researched feedback *Industries Served* - Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, laboratories) - Water treatment and management - Food processing and safety - Environmental sustainability and conservation Fast effective response and will require dedicated clients with providing answers to questions I might provide. Confidentiality is norm as clients would approach me for risks and concerns that have negative impact. My only request is to be open and promote my services and brand. www.sanibrand.co.za

Lora Morrow

Florence, Alabama

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Mother of two strong women and surrogate grandmother to many. Southern gal who can cook anything. My lifetime careers have included being a nuclear chemist, political candidate, professional chef and rental property owner.