Adeseye L.

I help food and beverage companies make smarter R&D decisions — faster, and without the costly missteps. I'm a food scientist and technical advisor with over a decade of hands-on product development experience. I serve as a strategic extension of your R&D team, bringing deep technical judgment directly into your development decisions. And while my model is advisory, I don't advise from a distance — when needed, I work actively alongside your team through every phase of development: from kitchen prototyping to lab formulation, pilot plant trials, and full commercial scale-up. MY TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Protein systems (plant and animal-derived), native and modified starches, hydrocolloids, soluble and insoluble fibers, sweeteners, and functional ingredients — paired with the commercial fluency to translate science into strategy. HOW I CAN HELP YOU Formulation & Ingredient Strategy — Guidance on ingredient selection, functionality, and system design to hit your cost, label, and performance targets. Technical Troubleshooting — Rapid diagnosis of formulation and process challenges, from texture failures to stability issues. Innovation, Renovation & Scale-Up Advisory — Strategic counsel from concept through commercialization, de-risking every stage gate with hands-on support through kitchen, lab, and pilot plant phases when your project calls for it. Clean Label & Positioning Strategy — Ingredient simplification and claims guidance that align your science with market expectations. Supply Chain Navigation — Connecting you with the right suppliers, co-manufacturers, and partners. Investor & Partner-Ready Technical Storytelling — I craft and refine the technical documents and presentations that win confidence, translating your science into clear, credible narratives for investors, co-manufacturers, and strategic partners. Training & Capability Building — Tailored technical education to elevate your team's ingredient and application knowledge. WHO I WORK WITH Startups building their first product. Established brands renovating a line. Enterprises that need a specialist's eye. Whether you need a one-time consultation or ongoing counsel as your external R&D brain trust, I offer flexible engagement built around your needs. Every engagement is confidential. Every recommendation is grounded in science and tested against real-world market judgment. Send me a message about your project — I'm happy to discuss whether I'm the right fit before you commit to anything.