Jonno K.

Food Scientist - Supplements, Food & Beverage | Formulations Expert

I am a certified food scientist and sports nutritionist (NTEC and QLS UK) who helps food or beverage or supplements ideas to become successful commercial products for the consumer market. I have helped foodbev startups of all sizes with development services & turnkey solutions. Additionally I have worked with Mondelez, Nestle, Unilever, Danone, Lactalis, Coca Cola, Pepsico, AB Inbev on ingredient challenges and product solutions. My knowledge comes from my M Sc Food Science and 25+ years in the food and beverage industry. My approach to consulting is collaborative and tailored to each client's unique needs. I always love a challenge and working closely with business leaders to understand their challenges, opportunities, and goals, and then develop customized solutions that deliver results. Let the clients' testimonials speak first: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 "Jonno's deep understanding of the relationship between ingredients, proper nutrition and overall health has been instrumental in the success of my products. Jonno's exceptional skills in product development and food creation shine through in every interaction. His expertise as a formulation expert has brought a level of professionalism and insight that is hard to find." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 "I highly recommend Jonno to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated nutritionist and formulation expert. As a startup in the health and wellness industry, I was struggling with troubleshooting and finding the right ingredients for my products. Jonno's expertise and solutions were invaluable in helping me overcome these challenges." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 "His in-depth knowledge of ingredients and their functionalities allowed us to create unique and high-quality products that stood out in the market. Jonno's problem-solving skills were also exceptional, and he was able to come up with innovative solutions to any roadblocks we encountered. Thanks to Jonno's guidance and support, our startup company has seen tremendous success, and we couldn't have done it without him. I highly recommend Jonno to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced food and beverage product developer specialist." My knowledge of dietary supplements comes from over 20 years in the sports nutrition industry as: business owner for 3 years; trader of proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates and supplier to leading global brands like USN, Biogen, Optimum Nutrition. I have more commercial experience and product knowledge of building a succesful dietary supplement brand than anyone else. Honest! ▶ Master Science degree in food science/engineering & 5 years in manufacturing environment. ▶ Successful consulting business since 2016 with over 120 clients. ▶ 3 years business owner of dietary supplement & sports nutrition products so I have earned my stripes in the trenches. ▶ Over 180 successful projects in new product development (health supplements & wellness products, beverages, protein & sports bars, cannabis edibles, pet nutrition, bakery, snacks, dairy, alcoholic beverages, sauces, dietary mixes, meat, dairy alternatives, meat alternatives) ▶ Trained auditor & 7 years in food safety management systems (HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, GFSI, BRC, GlobalGAP) ▶ 6 years market research, data analysis, supply-demand, and trade research ▶ Experience accross global countries (USA, UK, South Africa, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Kenya, Zambia) Collaboration and partnership for you means the following: Create and innovate new custom formulation that sets your products apart. Optimize and perfect winning solutions for production challenges like shelflife and quality obstacles. Thrive and learn more about ingredients, regulations and dietary trends shaping the food industry. Connect and network with reliable ingredient suppliers and trustworthy third party contract manufacturers and copacking. Focused and agile to navigate complex challenges such as supply chain disruptions, changing consumer preferences, and regulatory changes. *DIETARY SUPPLEMENT CONSULTANT* 🟦 Commercialize health into retail products. 🟦 Natural ingredients & nutraceuticals 🟦 Adding value to superfoods 🟦 Ensure correct labelling 🟦 Optimized shelf life & quality *FULL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT* 🟩 Concept ideation to prototyping 🟩 Product innovation with R&D (research and development) 🟩 Feasibility & labelling claims 🟩 Process development, testing & validation 🟩 Copacking & Contract Manufacturing *PROJECT RESEARCH CONSULTANT* 🟧 Investment projects (Techno-Economic Analysis & IRR) 🟧 Value Chain Analysis (VCA) 🟧 Data analysis with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) 🟧 Market trade research 🟧 Supply Chain research (demand-supply) 🟧 Food & Beverage Ingredients & chemicals research *QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) & SYSTEMS* 🟪 Food safety management system (FSMS) 🟪 Digital Compliance software 🟪 Transition from basic GMP/HACCP to GFSI accreditation (FSSC22000, BRC, GlobalGAP, SQF)