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Bringing a foodtech product to market takes more than a good prototype. Work with freelance experts and advisors who connect product, regulatory, and manufacturing choices to clear commercial outcomes. We help you validate use cases, design pilot and manufacturing routes, choose partners, and execute a launch plan that customers and investors can stand behind.

How can our experts support you in foodtech commercialization?

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  • Product-market fit and value proposition – structure application trials, sensory work, and customer interviews so the offer, pricing, and claims are defensible.
  • Pilot and manufacturing scale-up – plan pilot runs, select co-manufacturers or greenfield options, and align unit operations, utilities, and documentation to hit target costs.
  • Go-to-market and channel strategy – choose B2B ingredient, co-manufacturing, or branded CPG routes, set pricing architecture, and build repeatable demand.
  • Competitive landscape and positioning – benchmark competitors and substitutes, identify white space, and sharpen differentiation.
  • Partner selection and co-man readiness – define criteria, shortlist facilities, and scope trials for outsourced production where that model fits. 
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Maya
Food Biotech Expert

Area of expertise
Precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, due diligence

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Maiko
Plant-based meat expert

Area of expertise
Plant-based meat, commercialization, strategy

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John
Bioprocess engineer

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

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Maria
Fermentation technology expert

Area of expertise
Due diligence, precision fermentation, strategy

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Hannah
Novel food regulatory expert

Area of expertise
Novel foods, regulations, dossier preparation

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Ian
Biotechnology development expert

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

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Henk
Molecular farming & plant-based expert

Area of expertise
Plant-based meat, molecular farming, extrusion

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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 and Manufacturers

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Roel
Food ingredients expert

Area of expertise
Innovation management, commercialization, ingredients development

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Michael
Bioprocess expert

Area of expertise
R&D strategy, biotech, precision fermentation

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Sandra
Nutrition & health science expert

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

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and 2500+ other FoodTech Experts

Why specialization in foodtech is critical to commercialization success?

Sensory and consumer validation still make or break launches.

Sensory and consumer science informs product decisions from formulation to packaging and is widely recognized as a driver of successful products and quality programs. Bringing trained sensory expertise into the plan helps align technical performance with what buyers and consumers actually prefer.

Co-manufacturing is a strategic commercialization lever that requires methodical selection.

Outsourced production can accelerate entry, but success depends on careful facility fit, scope, and quality alignment across development, processing, packaging, and labeling. Experienced guidance reduces integration risk.

Manufacturing capacity and cost remain decisive in fermentation-enabled categories.

Industry analyses highlight the need to expand fermentation capacity and reduce costs to reach competitive price points. Commercialization strategies that integrate capacity access, downstream efficiency, and cost models are more resilient.

Buyer acceptance often hinges on recognized food safety certification.

Many customers expect suppliers to hold a GFSI-recognized certification such as BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS, or SQF. Teams with FoodTech experience can match the right scheme to the product and site activities, accelerating audits and vendor approval.

Retail and e-commerce readiness depend on data standards.

Commercial rollouts stumble when product data and identification are not set up for retailers and marketplaces. GS1 standards, including GTINs and barcodes, are the foundation for unique product identification and accurate data sharing across the supply chain and online catalogs. Specialists who build this in early reduce rework and onboarding friction.

Claims must be substantiated, especially in the EU.

The EU has tightened rules against vague or misleading environmental claims through the Empowering Consumers Directive, and separate Green Claims proposals seek minimum standards for substantiation and communication. Commercial plans that include credible LCA evidence and clear documentation face less risk at launch.

Regulatory pathways vary by region and product, not just the US.

For novel foods in the EU, authorization follows EFSA risk assessment and Commission decision. In the Asia-Pacific region, FSANZ has approved cell-cultured quail as a novel food, illustrating that commercialization routes and labeling expectations differ across markets. FoodTech specialists help sequence studies and approvals appropriately for target geographies.

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What deliverables can we expect?
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Commercial readiness assessments, pilot data packages, unit operations and cost benchmarks, regulatory pathway outlines or dossiers, manufacturing blueprints, and go-to-market plans. Senior experts are available for focused advisory sessions.
At which stage can you support commercialization?
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From pilot validation through first commercial launch and expansion. We tailor support to early ventures preparing first sales, through to established firms entering new regions.
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.
How do you ensure pricing and channel choices hold up post-launch?
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Our experts tie pricing to application performance and customer willingness to pay, then test channel options with early customers to confirm repeatability before scaling.
Can you support outsourced manufacturing?
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Yes. Our experts can define readiness criteria, run facility shortlisting, and design trial scopes to validate throughput, quality, and documentation before committing to scale.
How do you approach regulatory requirements without slowing launch?
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Our experts align plans and claims with the intended pathway from the outset - Novel Foods in the EU or GRAS and other FDA processes in the U.S. - and sequence tasks to minimize rework.
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.
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.

What our clients say

“The FTE (by BGP) team really took the time to understand our brief and quickly connected us with the perfect expert from their network. Working side by side, our expert has shared invaluable technical know-how, helping us unlock the true potential of our new barley proteins and sharpen our market positioning.”

Enda Ryan
CEO
ClonBio Foods

“BGP/FTE helped us gain the right insights, provided helpful recommendations, and executed everything swiftly.
This has helped us identify key risks, allowing for timely anticipation and mitigation.”

Pieter Meuwissen
Venture Developer
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM)

“A strong combination of a professional consulting team and hands-on industry experts from their expert network – great collaboration which helped us move forward with confidence.”

Brecht D'hont
Head of Future Food Solutions
Solina

“Utilizing their deep industry experience and extensive technical network, the BGP/FTE team navigated our project toward the most valuable solutions, making the most of past insights and existing data. The team stands apart in its approach to driving progress with consistent advancements that offer clarity at every project stage.”

Amanda Bess
Science & Technology Analysis Manager
The Good Food Institute

“We asked BGP/FTE to prepare a technical due diligence assessment for a potential investment in the cultured meat space. We were very much impressed by the quality of the BGP team, the thorough way of working, the valuable and up-to-date insights they provided and the open way of communication.

The assessment has helped us in better understanding the challenges of the company in this quickly evolving industry and in structuring a transaction. In many ways BGP outperformed our expectations and we are looking forward to working with them again.”

Victor Meijer
Sr. Investment Manager
InvestNL

“BGP/FTE brought in uniquely deep insights through their professionally strong and reliable networks and a robust consulting framework, which is what we were looking for. Their work has helped us make better strategic and commercial decisions.
We look forward to continuing our partnership.”

Yasushi Noguchi
Senior Director
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America

“We worked together with the BGP/FTE team to develop our fermentation strategy and to make some very clear choices on where to play and how to win. The insights and support from the BGP team throughout this project were outstanding and they also brought in several experts to do a couple of technical deep-dives. Moreover they ensured that our teams were involved and on board with the proposed strategy. Together with BGP we developed a clear path forward in terms of our fermentation strategy and we are now fully in execution mode.”

Thijs Bosch
Managing Director
Cosun Protein

“The BGP/FTE team helped us assess the alt protein market and better understand the most promising technologies and ingredients. Beyond providing insights and strategy advisory, they also helped us to strengthen our network in this space.”

Steve Chantry Vice
President of International Growth
Kraft Heinz Company

“BGP/FTE has been a valuable resource in leveraging industry knowledge, market sizing, and cultivated relationships to help our team further evaluate the Alternative Proteins landscape. 
We appreciate their ability to envision and look beyond the current state of the industry, peering into the future state where we can all contribute to feeding 10 billion people differently.”

Mike Snodgrass
Managing Director
Global Alternative Proteins Griffith Foods

“BGP/FTE was amongst the first ones we called when we embarked on our alt protein journey. The team did an excellent job organising an engaging workshop series for our key decision makers. They provided a detailed perspective on the industry and helped us identify relevant internal capabilities and resources to leverage.”

Andrey Dribny
CEO of Culinary
IFFCO Group

“BGP/FTE provides us essential support to help drive our vision towards practical implementation. The depth of industry insights they bring in, combined with their consistently top-quality work, enables us to confidently navigate this fast-changing field.”

George Harrigan
Director of Food and Functional Ingredients
NEOM
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