Consultant Directory

Experience and Expertise

Members of the Food Consultants Group provide consulting services to food related business in all 50 states, as well as in many countries around the world. We can offer you a virtual office capability tailored to your immediate needs, and do it quickly and cost efficiently. Together, we have a combined experience level that is unrivaled in the industry.

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President

Stallman Marketing

Steve Stallman, President

Sales, Marketing & Product Development from Concept to National Distribution.  Strategic Planning, Branding, SEO & Internet Marketing.  Retail, Foodservice, Restaurants.  Direct to consumer marketing.

Phone661-367-4159

Meridian, ID 83642

Key AreasMarketing, New Product Development, Strategic Planning, Branding

Members

Food Centricity, LLC

Michel Algazi, Founder

Food Business accelerator and strategy advisory provides access to all necessary resources in to plan, build, fund and grow early and growth-stage food businesses.

Phone818-925-4294

4804 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Ste 202
Valley Village, CA 91607

Key AreasStrategic planning, Financial Planning, Go to market

WEBBER/SMITH Associates, Inc.

Ray Anater, Director of Marketing & Business Development

Full-service engineering and building design firm dedicated to the Food and Beverage industry.  Building and site evaluations.  Facility planning and design.  Permitting and Construction Support.

Phone717-625-4180

20 Wright Avenue
Lititz, PA 17543-9343

Key AreasBuilding design, process engineering, refrigeration design, distribution

CJB and Associates

Carlos Barroso, President and Founder

Chef-to-Shelf product development: idea to commercialization and any step in-between. Innovation strategy development: organizational and category.  Consumer driven business strategy.

Phone214-649-6640

6506 Norway Road
Dallas, TX 75230

Key AreasPlantbased, baking, extrusion, manufacturing, commercialization, snacks, R&D

Bradley & Gmelich LLP

Food business attorney specializing in contract development, litigation, business consulting and transactions, employment law and general civil litigation.  Representative for all food legal needs.

Phone818-243-5200

Fax818-243-5266

700 N. Brand Blvd., 10th Floor
Glendale, CA 91203

Key AreasLitigation, Business Planning, Contracts, Employment, Food Law

Channel Marketing Resources, Inc.

Norm Broadhurst, President

Food and beverage marketing & product development consulting. Delivers go-to- market plans, branding and market strategies. Board advisor by CPG CEO/SVP. Integrated packaging, logo and sales materials.

Phone949-500-0961

34145 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 327.
Dana Point, CA 92629

Food Lab, Inc.

Daniel Brooker, M.S. - Consultant

Expert Nutritional Analysis and FDA food label compliance consulting.  Services include: FDA food label compliance reviews, nutritional analysis, nutrition facts, ingredient/allergen statements, menu nutrition labeling.

 

Phone855-FOOD-LAB

Fax562-343-9696

100 Oceangate
Suite 1200
Long Beach, CA 90802

Key AreasCompliance, Labeling, Nutrition Facts, Nutritional Analysis, Consulting

JCB Culinary Consultants

Institution and Hospitality Consultants, ServSafe, Cost Management, Recipe, Menu and New Product Development, Supply Chain Strategies, Food Allergies, Food Sanitation and Safety, Food Science, Nutrition

Phone718 490 7001

Fax888 958 2006

Garden City, NY 11530

Key AreasOperations, Ingredient Labeling, Sustainability, Schools, Healthcare, HACCP

Ground Floor Partners

Andrew Clarke, President

Food business consulting, from product development to sustainable growth. Take your business to the next level. Market research, feasibility, sourcing, operations, strategy.

Phone312-498-4071

161 N Clark Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601

Key AreasMarket research, business plans, feasibility studies, strategy

Waypoint Marketing Group

Fred Coutts, President

Sales Planning and execution. Manage brokers. Flourish in ecosystem of distributor-based business, spending carefully and effectively. Increase sales footprint sustainably, regionally or nationally.

Phone206-423-6646

823 Colby Ave
Everett, WA 98201

Key AreasNatural, Specialty, Distributor Based, National Broker Management

CCD Innovation

Aimee Leigh Davis, Director of Innovation Partnerships

Strategic Product Development fueled by our Chefs’ Council, Food Scientists, Consumer Insights, Trend Specialists, and Commercialization Experts. The Power of Taste!

Phone415-727-0329

2818 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602

Key AreasProduct Development, Ideation, Commercialization, Strategy, Trend , Consumer

Hope DeLong and Associates

Hope DeLong, President

Product, Ideation, Concept development. Package design, Quality Assurance, Nutritional Analysis. National Retail Sales, Marketing. Strategic Planning. Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Cost Reduction, Food Processing Manufacturing.

Phone561-309-7098

Cell561-309-7098

West Palm Beach, FL

FOOD FORWARD CONSULTING

David Foerstner, Principal

Food scientist consulting new Food and Beverage product development from concept, formulation though commercialization. Manufacturing, Functional beverages, Natural & Organic Foods, Nutritional labeling, R&D, Co-packing.

Phone(323) 772-6269

1417 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Key AreasFood Science, Product Development, Functional Beverages, Manufacturing

Shehadeh Giannamore, PLLC

From ingredient reviews to label reviews, FDA registration and more, we provide FDA Consultant Services for diverse clientele at every stage in the regulatory process.

Phone305-780-1544

Fax305-675-0204

396 Alhambra Circle, Suite 100A
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

FoodEdulis Consulting

22 Years professional work experience in Food Manufacturing Setup, Product Development, Feasibility Study Report, Operation System Audits, Manufacturing Outsourcing, Efficiency Improvement & Cost Savings

Phone+91-9873405831

Cell+91-9873405831

A 1304, Exotica Fresco, Sector 137
Noida-201304; Uttar Pradesh; India

Key AreasFactory Setup, Operational Efficiency, Outsourcing, Product Development

The Helmsman Group

Food and beverage product innovation and development powerhouse.  Strategic business consultants for CPG. Experts in development and commercialization – taste is first without sacrificing margin.

Phone510-671-8300

1028 SE Water Ave Suite 275
Portland, OR 97214

Key AreasInnovation, Development, Optimization, Project Management, Commercialization, Beverage

International Expertise Inc.

Mike Hackbarth, President & Managing Director

We add value and generate incremental customers, sales and profits to business partners by providing domestic and export private brand/co-pack food industry business development expertise.

Phone716-627-4369

6013 Hewson Road
Lake View, NY 14085

Key AreasPrivate Brand, International, Sales Management, Business Development

Marketing Naturals, Inc.

John Hazlin, Managing Partner

Branding, Product Development & Marketing Consultant for Healthy, Natural Foods, Beverages. Formulation, Contract Manufacturing through National Sales. Nutraceuticals, Dietary Supplements, Meal Replacements, Food Science focus

Phone714-904-2510

Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Key AreasHealthy Nutrition, Branding, Marketing, Formulation, Internet, Sales

Radish Marketing

Brand positioning, product commercialization, actionable insight, marketing leadership. We help foodpreneurs and growing brands create strategies for long-term success.

Phone902-499-4828

Purdy’s Wharf, 1959 Upper Water Street
Suite 1301, Tower 1
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B2J3N2

Key AreasMarketing Leadership, New Product Development, Strategy, Branding

A-Cubed Marketing Services

Joe Hines, President

Branding, internet marketing (websites, social media and content marketing), graphic design, videography, business development, strategic consulting (marketing research, go-to-market strategies, pricing, consumer and trade promotions)

Phone714-872-0561

650 N. Rose Dr. #387
Placentia, CA 92870

Key AreasBranding, Websites, Design. Videography, Content marketing, Sales

LogiChain Solutions

Rene Jacquat, Founder

Providing comprehensive support and solutions to food and beverage companies to scale operations, optimize supply chain, and drive cost savings in logistics and e-commerce.

Phone902-300-4988

P.O. Box 443
Canning, NS B0P 1H0

Key AreasSupply Chain, Logistics, Operations, E-Commerce, Cold Chain

The National Food Lab, Inc.

Eric James, Technical Manager

Providing product development, food science, consumer research and process scale-up services.  Experienced food scientists, engineers, chemists and microbiologists with creative, practical, science-based solutions.

Phone607-592-2986

35 Thornwood Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850

Key AreasDiscovery, Prototyping, Formulation, Optimization, Pilot Plants, Commercialization

Nourishing Food Marketing

Christie Lee, Brand Marketer

Action-oriented fractional marketing leader specializing in entrepreneurial mission-driven brands. Experience with Big Food and start-ups. Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insights, Digital Marketing, Creative Assets Management.

Phone516-967-8810

332 Crescent Ct.
Brisbane, CA 94005

Key AreasGo-to-Market Planning, Insights, Media Planning, Creative Assets

MarthaLucius.com

Martha Lucius, Restaurant Strategist

Strategist and Mentor to dining, airport, hospitality, CPG. Branding, Financial Stability, Operations, Quality Assurance, Guest Experience. Recipe Development – International Cuisines. Good Culture workplace.

Cell410.963.6431

1111 Woodheights Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21211

Key AreasCoaching, Branding, Strategic Planning, Financial Stability, Hospitality

Whole-Brain-Consulting, Inc.

William Madden, Co-Founder

Consulting firm specializing in outsourced solutions for all your operational needs. Contract manufacturing management, contract negotiations, supply chain management, QA/QC compliance, product development, food manufacturing.

Phone312-208-5986

3609 W. Wrightwood Ave. FL 2
Chicago, IL 60647

Key AreasOperations, manufacturing, quality, food, buying, management, contracts

Pi Restaurant Consulting

Pi Restaurant Consulting helps owners build their brands and profits. We offer solutions for build-outs, existing restaurants, culinary, operations, technology and management.

Phone203-530-9982

117 Five Field Rd
Madison, CT 06443

Key AreasOperations, Marketing, Culinary, Restaurant Technology, Restaurant Consulting

Deb Mazzaferro, PA

Deb Mazzaferro, Sales Consulting

Sales and Marketing Strategy and Execution, Sales Team Hiring and Coaching, Business Plans, Pricing, Gross Margin, Marketing ROI Analysis, Best Business Practices, CRM/database use.

Phone727-258-8015

Cell941-350-5723

4750 Dolphin Cay Lane S. #501
St Petersburg, FL 33711

Key AreasSales, Brokers, Distributors, Food Show, Food Consultant

Patric Food & Beverage Development

Alan McClure, PhD, Head of Product Development

Award-winning food scientist (PhD) with chef’s palate. Product development & formulation: functional food & beverage, clean-label. Shelf-life extension. Process & product optimization. Troubleshooting. R&D.

Phone573- 268-7859

6601 Stephens Station Rd, Ste 109
Columbia, MO 65202

Key AreasScience, formulation, beverage, bakery, fermented, candy, chocolate

Elevated Edibles Experts

Alan McClure, PhD, Chief Science & Formulation Officer

Award-winning food scientist helping companies develop, improve, scale top-quality cannabis edibles to enchant customers and captivate the market. Gummies, chocolate, confections, bakery, beverages, more.

6601 Stephens Station Rd, Ste 109
Columbia, MO 65202

Key AreasCannabis, Confections, Bitterness Masking, Scaling, Troubleshooting, Formulation

The Miller Group Marketing

Renee Miller, President/Creative Director

Helping CPG challenger brands identify their unfair advantage to win market share from the industry giants through gutsy creative and big ideas, not big budgets.

Phone310-442-0101

12021 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 500
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Key AreasBranding, advertising, new product launches.

The Graphic Element

Laura Missioreck, Chief Creative Officer / Founder

We help food and beverage founders launch and grow their passion projects. Brand Strategy + Product Naming + Logo Design + Food Package Design + Shopify Design & Development + Sales Sheets + more.

Phone310-798-2711

Cell310-529-1982

1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd. #243
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Key AreasFood & Bev Brand Design, Craft Beer Branding, Logo Design, Shopify Design & Development, Celebrity Artist Collaborations

KitChem Product Development

Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, Founder and CEO

Food & cannabis scientist, chemist, and CPG entrepreneur. Crafting foods, confectioneries, beverages, clean label products, and supplements for startups to Fortune 100.

Phone213.769.7843

Los Angeles, CA

Key AreasFoods, beverages, supplements, R&D, product development, formulation.

The Recipe of Success

Mark G. Moeller, National Food Restaurant Consultant

Food + Restaurant Consultants for all segments of the industry focused on Start-Ups, Expansion, Training, Operations, Profitability, Turnarounds, Menu + Recipe Development, Kitchen Design

Phone(203) 513-2432

500 Post Road East 2nd Floor Suite #258
Westport, CT 06880

Key AreasStartups, turnaround, operations, training, franchise, improve profitability

Northeast Consulting Group

Expert in food safety & quality certifications, USDA and FDA regulations, product research & development and commercialization.

Phone347-874-2907

13054 176th Place
Queens, NY 11434

Key AreasHACCP Plans, SQF, Gluten, Organic, USDA, FDA

Econstruct, Inc.

Frank Neimroozi, President/CEO

Specializing in full-service restaurant construction, delivering end-to-end solutions from Design to Equipment Procurement, with a commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Phone310-740-9999

Cell310-844-4656

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway Suite 300
Valencia, CA 91355

Key AreasFood Manufacturing Plant, Ghost Kitchen, Equipment Procurement

Ludwig Marketing & Sales

Lou Nicolaides, President & Managing Director

Improve sales, enhance branding, and grow your audience on Amazon, Walmart, & Shopify. We also offer HubSpot CRM services, food Influencer resources, and ADA web compliance solutions.

Phone(626) 703-4592

Cell323-493-1182

100 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 202
Alhambra, CA, 91801

Key AreasAmazon, Walmart, Shopify, CRM, Influencers, Compliance, Strategy

L. P. Enterprises, Inc.

Lee Plotkin, President

Restaurant Purchasing Consulting – creating or improving upon purchasing and supply programs which results in substantial savings and helps set a successful supply foundation for growth.

Phone972- 744-9882

Cell214-693-2302

1701 North Collins Blvd., Suite 1050
Richardson, TX 75080

Key AreasPurchasing, Savings, Sourcing, Negotiations, Contracting, Leveraging, Vendors

Merchandise Food

Jonathan Raduns, CEO, Retail Food Consultant

Retail food consulting & coaching for local & specialty food stores, grocery, grab & go, farm produce retailers, markets, coffee shops, hotel, resort & restaurants.

Phone856-344-5680

Cell585-750-0182

4 Taunton Ct
Simpsonville SC 29680

Key AreasStore Assessments, Layouts, Visual Merchandising, Retail Strategy

Rival Brands

Steve Redmond, Founder, Strategist & Designer

Rival Brands is a strategic brand and design company that works on exciting challenges from brand strategy and identity to packaging, activation and experiences.

Phone802-310-6474

757 Shelburne Falls Rd
Hinesburg, VT 05461

Key AreasConsumer Research, Brand Strategy & Identity, Packaging

Ruck-Shockey Associates, Inc.

Foodservice and Hospitality Consultants: management, system design, strategic planning,  feasibility studies, service integration, operational efficiency, implementation services and tools. Offices in CA, TX & FL.

Phone530-536-3255

Fax530-536-3256

12813 Caleb Drive
Truckee, CA 96161

Key AreasFoodservice, hospitality, system design, feasibility studies

Michelman & Robinson, LLP

Industry-focused food and beverage business attorney at national law firm specializing in complex business disputes, class action defense, employment counseling and litigation

Phone310-299-5500

Fax310-299-5600

10880 Wilshire Blvd., 19th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Key AreasLegal Services, Business Litigation, Contracts, Corporate Transactions

Forrestal Consultants LLC

ALFRED A SAGARESE, President

Providing strategic knowledge Internationally. Areas include nutraceuticals, food ingredients, acquisitions, competitive intelligence, and market research. Offices worldwide.

Phone609-448-3834

Fax609-371-9247

Princeton Forrestal Village
Post Office Box 3225
Princeton, NJ 08543-3225

Key AreasInternational, B2B, Competition, Forecasting, Acquisitions, Diversification, Marketing

Upstart Food Brands

Full-service boutique creative agency dedicated to building engaging and strategic food and beverage brands. Specialized in naming, branding, storytelling, packaging design, web development, and marketing.

Phone314-325-2502

Cell314-452-4810

2736 Chippewa St.
St. Louis, MO 63118

Key AreasNaming, Branding, Packaging Design, Websites, Marketing, Advertising

Hankin Patent Law, APC

Kevin Schraven, Managing Attorney, Orange County Office

We are a full service Intellectual Property law firm, including: Litigation; Filing Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights; Drafting Licensing Agreements; and Performing Due Diligence.

Phone949-251-0898

Cell310-592-9245

Fax310-979-3603

12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1265
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Key AreasProperty Law, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Licensing

Seet & Associates

Swee Seet, Ph.D., Director

Food scientist specializing in new product development from concept through prototype to commercialization. Other services: R&D, Product Improvement, Optimization, Nutrition labeling. Nutritional & dietary supplements.

Phone626-689-9523

1921 Monterey Road
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Key AreasProduct Development, Technical Service, Nutritional Labeling.

Miljoy Ent Inc.

Joy Shefter, MBA - VP Global Ideation & F & B

Achieving success during operational Interruption, Concept Product Reimagining, Takeout Delivery solutions, Menu, Service, Staffing, Procurement, Strategic, implementation; COVID focused solutions, Restaurant Entertainment venues. International startups.

Phone310-275-2371

9903 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 145
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Key AreasTakeout, delivery, profitability, business plans, strategic growth

Epicurean Wizardry

Michael Sigmundsson, Food Scientist

Food Scientist known as wizard at developing new products. From Concept to Commercialization. Products liquid to dry, hot or cold processed, acidified, aseptic & retorted.

Cell973-810-6250

5209 W. Citruswood Drive
Post Falls, ID 83854

Key AreasFood Science, Product Development, Beverage, Dietary Supplements

Mistalink Consulting Corp

Michael Stark, Chief Linking Officer

We help food entrepreneurs and operators overcome their challenges with growth & optimization, food production, operations, facility design, and product development.

Phone917-397-1837

Cell917-676-4818

Brooklyn, NY 11218

Key AreasFacility Design, Process Improvements, Operations Management, Equipment

Liz Thompson Marketing

Liz Thompson, Chef Consultant

Start-Ups, New Product/Recipe Development including all steps to Co-Packing, Restaurant Consulting, Expert Witness. Over 25 years’ experience: Restaurant Owner, Pastry Chef. MBA/Marketing, Culinary Degree.

Cell323-646-4892

7217 Lonzo Street
Tujunga, CA 91042

Key AreasRestaurant Consulting, Recipe Development, Food Marketing, Menus

Todd Construction Services, Inc.

Glenn Todd, President/CEO

Leaders in Design & Construction of Food Processors and Cold Storage facilities. Plant layouts, flow of operations, GMP’s, SSOP’s, HACCP & SQF credentials since 1984

Phone800 -591-2535

Cell951-218-1197

172 W. Monterey Ave.
Pomona, CA. 91768

Key AreasConstruction, HACCP, SQF, USDA, DHS, Design, Compliance

Scipertech Inc.

Hamed Vatankhah, PhD, CFS, CEO

Food innovation laboratory with high-tech facilities. Product Ideation, development. Process optimization-validation-authority. Manufacturing support, scale-up and commercialization. Shelf-life study & extension.

Phone(514) 746-0132

Cell (514) 839-9981

300 Boulevard Marcel-Laurin, No. 201,
Montreal, QC, Canada, H4M 2L4

Key AreasFormulation, Process, Scientist, phD, Laboratory, Optimization, Scale-Up

Kadima Food Labs LLC

Ilan Weiss, Founder/Principal

Natural and Organic Food Science Product Development Services. Product Formulation/Optimization, Process Optimization, Quality and Innovation Support.

Phone612.513.5714

5775 Wayzata Blvd, Ste #700
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

Key AreasProduct Formulation, Process Optimization, Troubleshoot Quality Issues

NUMARKS ASSOCIATES,L.L.C.

David Woods, Principal

Sustainable rigid packaging / flexible film materials and equipment. Solutions provider for Fresh, Frozen and MAP applications. Represents green packaging leaders in reducing carbon footprint.

Phone860-983-0935

16 Fawnbrook Lane,
Simsbury, CT 06070

Key AreasSustainable Packaging, Equipment & Covid-19 Preparedness Program

Next! Hospitality Advisors, Inc.

Global food & beverage consultants specializing in concept creation, food & drink menu engineering/recipe development, procurement, & profit improvement. Serving Hospitality, Restaurants, Bars.

Cell(561) 302-7491

6574 N. State Road 7, Suite 415
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Key AreasRecipe Development, Concept Creation, Profit, Design, Menus

Chef Services Group

Walter Zuromski, President & Culinary Director

Restaurant, Food & Beverage Menu Development to design, product commercialization of frozen and refrigerated fresh food manufacturing from stove top to market launch.

Phone401-722-2727

PO Box 444
Placida, Florida 33946

Key AreasRestaurants, Menu Development, Product Development, Manufacturing R&D

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