About
Natalie is an Independent food consultant, specialising in New Product Development from ‘concept to customer’. A natural curiosity and inquisitiveness, eager to learn and find new things has underpinned her creativity and 15 years in food retail and manufacturing. Looking to work with food companies, large and small, to help develop new and existing business opportunities.
Career
The Curious Foodie – 6 months
Waitrose – 7 years
Sainsbury’s – 4 years
Buckingham Foods – 2 years
Cordon Vert Cookery School – 1 year
Sheffield Hallam University – BSc Hons Food & Consumer Studies
Food Expertise
Fresh Ready Meals • Fresh Soups & Sauces • Food to go – Salads/Sandwiches/Snacks • Fresh Juices • Fresh Dressings • Fresh Meat, Fish & Poultry • Soft Drinks • Frozen Fruit, Vegetables & Yoghurt • Frozen Fish • Free From – Gluten, wheat & dairy free • Ambient Desserts • Pasta, Rice & Dried pulses • Healthy eating ranges • Hot beverages • Crisps, Nuts & Snacks • Cereals & Cereal Bars • Jams, Honey & Spreads • Homebaking dried fruits, nuts & seeds • Ambient cooking sauces and pesto – global cuisines • Canned soups • Confectionery • Organic • Cafe & Counter Hospitality development
SERVICES
Concept Development
• Blue sky thinking
• Recipe development
Existing Product Development
• Streamlining ingredients
• Removing cost but maintaining quality
• Product reformulation
Product Development
• Project Management
• Timelines
• Costings
Ingredients & Product Sourcing
• Sourcing new ingredients
• Sourcing new manufacturers
• Develop new business relationships
Packaging & Artwork
• Artwork pack copy
• Sourcing new packaging
• Attending photoshoots
Marketing
• Benchmarking
• Consumer research
• Food trends
• Taste panels
Recipe Testing
• Cooking instructions
Coaching Product Development Teams
• Product development principles
• Ways of working
COMPANIES WORKED WITH
Throughout Natalie’s Career
TESTIMONIALS