Food and Consumer Product Development

A Rich History with Broad, Innovative Thinking

Our company combines the consulting legacies and capabilities of the National Food Lab, Food Perspectives and other industry leaders to bring comprehensive food solutions.

The Team

The National Food Lab Team

The National Food Lab [NFL] delivers globally known experts in product development to solve product challenges. Many are PhDs in their field, with experience in both Top 20 and startup food, ingredients and consumer products companies. Only The NFL combines unique insights in consumer guidance, formulation, sensory science, scale up and market acceptance to offer a complete partnership from market need to market success.

Product and Process Development

Ed Collins

Director and Practice Lead, Product and Process Development

Terry Berman

Senior Technical Manager, Process Development

Brett Ceurvels

Product Development, Naples Site Leader

Eric James

Product Development, Ithaca

Catalin Moraru

Technical Manager, Product Development

Mike Orlando

PLM and Specifications Management, Ithaca

Juan Pellecer

Senior Technical Manager, Product & Process Development

Consumer Insights and Sensory

Joyce Lizzi

Consumer and Sensory Practice Leader and Plymouth BU Manager

Kathy Brewers

Client Service Director, Plymouth

Cassandra Magnussen

Special Markets Client Service Director, Plymouth

Jenna Windle

Jenna Windle

Sensory Panel Leader, Plymouth

General

Alan Roberts

President and Commissioner

Pavel Escobedo

Innovation Insights, Plymouth and Los Angeles

Contact Us

The National Food Lab
13755 First Avenue North
Suite 500
Plymouth, MN 55441

Rachel Taylor, Innovation Services Manager

Phone
Cell: 619-538-0256

Email
[email protected]