Halie F.
Experienced Food Scientist -Passionate About Bringing Ideas to Life
With over 15 years of extensive experience working in large Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies and co-manufacturers, I am a seasoned food scientist passionate about nutrition, health, culinary innovation, and trends in the food industry. My expertise encompasses a broad range of specialized skills and services, including: Product Formulation and Reformulation: From ideation to full-scale production, I specialize in: • Creating innovative product formulations. • Reformulating existing products to improve quality, nutrition, and market appeal. Professional Background in Product Development: I provide expert R&D support across a wide range of products, including: • Baked goods • Snacks (bars, crackers, popcorn, puffs) • Confectionery (gummies and chocolate) • Frozen meals • Shelf-stable dressings and sauces • Plant protein products • Dried and ready-to-heat pasta Specialized Techniques: I am proficient in: • Retorts and cold/hot-fill sauces, • Completed Better Process Control School. • GMP's, FDA compliance • Nutritional labeling and Ingredient Statements (expert in ESHA Genesis) Communication and Project Management: I possess strong communication skills and excel in managing projects efficiently. My abilities include: • Effectively presenting technical information to diverse audiences. • Coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.4k
Billed in all: $10,163$10k
$349 in the last 6 months
Across 12 contracts
Across 51 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 13% in Innovation Strategy
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