Shinsegae Foods / You Are What You Eat (Korea)
Led U.S. market entry for Shinsegae’s new plant-based meat line, You Are What You Eat developing brand identity, securing 3PM’s, & overseeing trial runs. Managed brand strategy, vetting third-party manufacturing (3PM) contracts & partnerships and pilot production testing, successfully launching proof-of-concept for Sodexo. Services: Brand Development |Co-manufacturer Search, Vetting, & Selection | Hands-On Supervision of […]
Neat Burger (UK)
Developed U.S. expansion strategy, overseeing real estate site selection, staffing and supply chain setup in the NYC market. • Secured 3PM manufacturing partnerships for US production of multiple category foods and multi-unit QSR operational plans in preparation for U.S. launch. Services: Real Estate Analysis | Site Selection Recommendations, Financial Forecast Model | Key Hire Recruitment […]
Unilever BCS (USA)
– Fractional COO & Brand Product Creator, 1 year contract Created two plant-based product brands inside Unilever, taking a startup approach within a corporate environment. Developed product formulations, branding, and manufacturing partnerships, launching nationally in retail and foodservice. Led product development, manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives for new brand launches. Services: Turn-key solutions | Product development […]
Guiltless by Shayne Vegan Desserts
– Fractional CEO/COO – 2 years Transformed a concept into a successful D2C e-commerce vegan desserts snack brand, launching 2 products and 5 flavor SKUs. Reduced COGS by 30%, improved product formulations, and built an optimized e-commerce fulfillment and 3PL strategy. Created financial models and investor decks, securing funding and national press coverage. Services: Product […]
Big Mozz
– Fractional COO Led 3PM scale-up and national CPG launch, securing wholesale distribution partnerships and optimizing supply chain logistics for Big Mozz. Implemented inventory & cold-freight management systems, reducing operational inefficiencies, increasing profitability by 45%. Services: Product development | Co-manufacturer 3PM| Day to Day Business Operations | Formulation Development |Ingredient Sourcing | Financial Forecasting | […]
Ingredient Suppliers Show Love for Small Businesses
BY Meagan McGinnes FEBRUARY 15, 2018 Some of CPG’s most prominent ingredient and flavor suppliers have created purchasing and consulting options for startup companies. Why? It’s not for a lack of business with large brands. Instead, it’s due to a recognition that disruption in the food and beverage market is very much being driven by emerging brands […]
How To Transition Into A Plant-Based Diet
BY KAREN REED
The PAGEL
Solutiontopia was hired in July 2017 to help the founder of The Pagel to increase production efficiencies and build out a financial business plan and go to market strategy for the brand. The Pagel is a high-end Paleo, gluten free, clean label bagel and bread alternative sold as a frozen baked goods item. Working closely […]
Natural Foods Focused Crowdfunding for CPG Start-ups
1 DOWN AND 2 MORE TO GO! We completed our 1st Stepping Stone goal in just over one week! Thank you to our contributors for supporting the start-up community. We now have just three weeks left so Don’t Miss Out. Our 2nd Stepping Stone of $5,000.00 is earmarked for Video Production. The funds raised in […]
US Flavor Trend, Just Saying ‘Asian’ is Not Enough
Entrepreneurs weigh in: As the US flavor trend landscaperesponds to globalization, just saying ‘Asian’ is not enough. By Adi Menayang, 07-Jun-2017 Matcha, kimchi, and adobo are just a few among the popular flavors from Asia that one can easily stumble upon in US grocery stores and restaurants. Just 10 years ago, these culinary flavors would’ve […]
