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