The Drip by AQUALAB: Food Safety, Shelf Stability, and Consulting Tips with Rachel Zemser

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 Connect with the show AQUALAB Zachary Cartwright, PhD