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 | […]
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 […]
YUMAMI
Initiated R&D in January 2016 to create Yumami, a Japanese-inspired hummus-like brand, blending authentic Asian flavors into a grab-n-go bean dip paired with popped nori chips. Delivered a culturally resonant product line, aligning umami-rich Japanese ingredients with consumer demand for innovative, convenient snacks. Led end-to-end product development, collaborating with third-party manufacturers (3PM) to refine formulations […]
BETTERBEAST
Avoke
AVOKE LAUNCHED IN A MATTER OF MONTHS! New Website Solutiontopia was hired in the summer of 2015 to turn an idea of an avocado based smoothie around into a snack. Solutiontopia began with R&D around the product category and worked to reformulate this product with the high standards around a clean vegan label. Tapping into […]
Too Cool Chix
Too Cool Chix Ice Cream Sandwiches, All Natural Petite Sweet Treats that are Heaven to Eat. There is a new chick in town, Too Cool Chix!
