Rachel Zemser from A La Carte Connections is a lifelong food scientist and consultant, dedicated to helping companies formulate and develop innovative food products. She is the author of "The Food Business Toolkit for Entrepreneurs" and holds degrees in food science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Illinois. She has also attended culinary school in New York. Rachel joins The Drip by AQUALAB to explore the intricacies of food science consulting and entrepreneurial challenges in the food industry.
00:00 Food Science Consulting Insights
05:26 Entrepreneurs Vs. Big Brand Ingredients
08:23 Designing a Custom Snack Bar
13:02 Finding the Right Co-Packer
14:14 Evaluating Co-Packer Suitability
19:52 Preparing for Food Science Consulting
21:14 Essential Skills for Food Consultants
26:51 Food Science Consulting Expertise
28:08 Song and Mantra for Upliftment
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Rachel’s productivity hacks for self-employment success.
- Key tips for developing successful food products.
- Importance of water activity in dry foods.
- From Unilever to startups: Rachel’s career insights.
Featured Artist and Song:
Here with Me by Marshmello
Links mentioned in this episode:
A La Carte Connections
Rachel Zemser on LinkedIn
Strange Currencies by REM, music was chosen by Rachel Zemser
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Zachary Cartwright, PhD
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