The best on-demand experts in the food sector globally

FoodTech Experts (FTE) is Bright Green Partners’ expert sourcing service, giving you fast, flexible access to 2,500+ vetted professionals across 60+ countries. About us in brief – From startup founders to ex-corporate leaders, our experts bring deep experience in fermentation, extrusion, biotechnology, upcycling, and more.

Whether you’re shaping strategy, validating tech, or scaling operations – FTE helps you make smarter decisions, faster. Get curated matches in as little as 48 hours, engage on project or fractional terms, and manage everything through a single contract. Work remote or on-site across time zones with strict NDAs and clear deliverables. Typical outcomes include TEA models, pilot plans, vendor shortlists, regulatory and labeling outlines, and commercialization roadmaps that keep budgets and timelines on track.

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The smartest people aren’t always in the room. That’s why we built a network that brings them to you - on demand

Why we created FoodTech Experts

Born from real-world projects. Built to unlock expert insight faster.

After years of advising some of the world’s leading food and agriculture organizations, we noticed a clear pattern.

At Bright Green Partners, we’ve supported over 50+ strategic FoodTech projects, from alt protein market entries to scale-up readiness for fermentation startups, to investment due diligence for global investors. Each project was different, but they had one thing in common – they all depended on expert insights.

Sometimes we’d run full end-to-end strategy projects. Other times, our clients just needed a sharp perspective – a reality check, a market nuance, or a technical answer from someone who’s been there.

And that’s when we realized that not every question needs a consulting team. Sometimes you just need the right expert in the room.

So, we built FoodTech Experts, a platform that gives you on-demand access to the same expert network we’ve trusted for years.

Floor Buitelaar,
Founder and CEO

Who do we serve?

Truly global

We connect clients with experts in:
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa

Time zones aren’t a barrier – our network spans them all.

Every corner of food innovation

Alt Proteins
Fermentation
Waste & Upcycling
Functional Ingredients
Bioprocessing & Scale-up
… & all other food topics

If it’s food and it’s changing – we cover it.

Every type of decision-maker

Corporates
Startups
Investors
Governments & NGOs
Consultancies

Whether validating, scaling, or investing – our experts can help.

Meet some of our experts

Maiko
Commercial and investment expert

Area of expertise
Ex-corporate executive, plant-based meat, commercialization, strategy, and more…

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Sandra
Nutrition & health science expert

Area of expertise
Nutrition & Health Science, health benefit substantiation, food product innovation, and more…

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Ian
Biotechnology development expert

Area of expertise
Aerobic production of yeast, fungi & bacteria, process development and scale-up, and more…

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John
Bioprocess engineer

Area of expertise
Precision fermentation, scale-up, life cycle analysis, cellular agriculture, technoeconomic due diligence, and more…

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Maya
Food biotech expert

Area of expertise
Precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, technical due diligence, and more…

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Thomas
FoodTech investment expert

Area of expertise
Due diligence, fermentation, fats, oils, foodtech strategy, and more…

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Maria
Fermentation technology expert

Area of expertise
Due diligence, precision fermentation, strategy, and more…

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Mathilde
International food law and regulatory expert

Area of expertise
Novel foods, global regulations, due diligence, sustainability, and more…

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Hannah
Novel food regulatory expert

Area of expertise
Novel foods, regulations, dossier preparation, and more…

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Matt
Scale up Expert

Area of expertise
Product design for manufacturing, product market fit, commercialization, process scale up, manufacturing design & implementation from pre-pilot to full-scale, and more…

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Dr. James
Head of manufacturing technology

Area of expertise
Biochemical engineering, fermentation, downstream processing, R&D process development, manufacturing, scale-up operational management, safety, HACCP, and more…

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Dr. Ashish
Senior Advisor (industrial biotechnology)

Area of expertise
Industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, and precision fermentation, and more…

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Dr. Rob
Biotechnology & fermentation expert

Area of expertise
Fermentation optimization, business development, process design, and more…

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Andrew
Biotechnology & fermentation expert

Area of expertise
Biomass fermentation, commercialization, strategy, and more…

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Henk
Molecular farming & plant-based expert

Area of expertise
Plant-based meat, molecular farming, extrusion, and more…

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MJ
Commercial food product developer

Area of expertise
Plant-Based, alternative protein, and BFY food formulations, scale-up, search & vetting ingredient suppliers & manufacturers, and more…

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Dr. Philippe
Precision fermentation expert

Area of expertise
R&D strategy, biotech, precision fermentation, alt. (precision) proteins, and more…

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Roel
Food ingredients expert

Area of expertise
Innovation management, commercialization, ingredients development, and more…

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Michael
Bioprocess expert

Area of expertise
R&D strategy, biotech, precision fermentation, and more…

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Jeremy
Bioengineering expert

Area of expertise
Biological engineering, precision fermentation, and more…

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Ana
Food packaging expert

Area of expertise
Food safety, sustainable packaging, and more…

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Olga
Sustainable packaging expert

Area of expertise
Compostable packaging, bioplastics, reusable packaging, and more…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can you replace an expert mid-engagement if our needs change?
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Yes. If priorities shift, we’ll rematch quickly to keep momentum.
Can experts join internal stand-ups or work in our tools?
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Yes. Experts adapt to your collaboration stack (Slack/Teams/Drive, etc.) and can embed for a few hours per week.
What deliverables can we expect?
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Examples: rapid-response memos, risk registers, TEA models and assumptions books, process flow diagrams (PFDs), pilot plans and trial reports, supplier shortlists and RFPs, regulatory pathway assessments, claim substantiation reviews, commercialization hands-on support, and many more - message us to see if we can cover your desired deliverable.
Do you support both FoodTech and AgriTech adjacencies?
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Yes. Ingredients, enzymes, fermentation inputs, biomass valorization/side streams, sustainable packaging, and supply-chain optimization are all in scope among other topics including agricultural expertise.
What backgrounds do your experts come from?
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Former founders and CTOs, ex-corporate R&D/ops leaders (ingredient, CPG, bioprocess), process/packaging engineers, pilot-plant managers, QA/food safety leads, sensory & nutrition scientists, LCA/claims specialists, former regulators and notified-body reviewers, commercialization leaders, and ex-investors/tech-DD specialists, and many more.
Which regulatory regimes do your experts support?
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Our experts have experience in: US (FDA/USDA), EU (EFSA/Novel Foods), UK (FSA/OPSS), Singapore (SFA), Australia/NZ (FSANZ), Canada (CFIA), and others via country-specific frameworks. Our experts provide practical, experience-based guidance rather than legal advice.
Do you cover highly specialized areas like downstream processing, strain engineering, or extrusion?
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Yes. Our experts cover topics across wet/dry fractionation, cell line/strain engineering, media optimization, downstream (clarification, filtration, chromatography), extrusion & texturization, aseptic processing, shelf-life, sensory, and packaging - plus commercialization and scale-up.
How is the length (and cost) of an engagement determined?
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You define the scope; we recommend whether hourly advisory, daily sprint packages or a multi-month retainer fits best. Rates scale accordingly and are agreed upfront - no surprises.
Are engagements remote or onsite?
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Most work is remote for speed and cost-efficiency, but onsite audits, pilot-plant visits or workshop days can be arranged worldwide.
Can I book both one-off consultations and long-term support?
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Yes. Schedule a 30-60 minute expert call or embed an expert part-time for months - same streamlined process either way.
Who is the contractual counter-party during a project?
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FoodTech Experts (via Bright Green Partners) remains the prime contractor; you receive a single invoice and we handle all agreements with the experts behind the scenes.
How does contracting work?
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We sign one master framework agreement with your company. All expert sub-contracts, NDAs and payments run through us, so your procurement team onboards only once.
How quickly can I connect with an expert?
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You can typically connect with an expert within 48 hours. Our streamlined process ensures that you get the expertise you need quickly and efficiently.
How do you select and vet your experts?
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We conduct interviews and credential checks to ensure each expert meets our high standards. For long-term engagements, we also facilitate one-on-one meetings between the expert and the client to ensure a perfect fit.
What industries or projects do your experts typically work on?
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Our experts have experience across various industries, from alternative proteins and sustainable agriculture to novel ingredients and large-scale bioprocessing. We support projects ranging from R&D and scale-up to commercialization and market entry.
How diverse are the topics covered by your network?
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Our specialists span hundreds of FoodTech niches e.g., fermentation, biomass valorization, food-safety QA, downstream processing, sensory science, market analytics, supply-chain optimization, and more - covering every step from upstream agricultural inputs to downstream consumer.
What types of expertise are available through your platform?
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Our experts cover a wide range of FoodTech specializations, including fermentation, precision fermentation, cell cultivation, mycelium technology, algae production, and more. We continuously expand our network as new innovations emerge in the FoodTech space.
What makes FoodTech Experts powered by Bright Green Partners unique?
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We specialize exclusively in FoodTech, offering access to a vetted network of over 2,500 experts. Every expert is carefully vetted and matched to your specific needs, ensuring top-tier expertise in niche areas like fermentation, cell cultivation, and more.

Have a question about the FTE network?

If you want to know more about us – let’s meet!

Rather looking for a full strategy consulting team including the best global FoodTech Experts? Visit Bright Green Partners.

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Floor Buitelaar
Founder and CEO