R D Brand Strategy

Carina Takh

Non-Synthetic Food CPG Brand Builder

R&D Innovation Brand Strategy Manufacturing

BIO SKILLS

10+ years in Natural Food CPG Concept Design,

Innovation, R&D, Manufacturing and Brand Strategy.

Expert in non-synthetic Food & Beverage brand

building. Versatile formulation experience with

large national network of high caliber brands, ingredient

suppliers, contract manufacturers and industry expert

veterans for fast track product launches.

EXPERIENCE

Creative Brand Strategy 1st to Market Innovation

201 oe, . . ‘

oe Founder & CEO Beginning with End in Mind Plant Based Formulation

Hyphae Studio Product Design Innovation Sustainable Methodology

Strategic consultant for sustainable- Delivery System Exploration Value-Add Functional Foods

conscious venture firms to design Placement Strategies SKU Extention Pipelines

market resilient CPG brands

2015 R&D and Innovation Director

2019 Small Batch Consulting, CO

Consulted for national retailers like

Kroger Company & local start up brands;

Scaled 40+ CPG products

2013 - R&D Product Development Lead

2015 Hope Foods, Louisville CO Food Science R&D Commercialization

In-house formulation, sourcing, contract FDA Compliance call GOGs Reduction Pal

manufacturing & production support Feasibility Assessment alculate Buaget an

Ingredient Procurement Contract Manufacturing sop

Shelf Life Extension Distribution Strategy

EDUCATION

2012- Delta Sigma Pi Fellow CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

2013 Theta Upsilon Chapter . Notable Brands Kroger's Simple Truth

Professional Business Fraternity 25+ Serviced: Marzetti & Co

Connected to a large nationwide Wedderspoon

business network . Learned skills in SS

negotiation, fundraising & trade Consumer Shelf Stable Snacks

etiquette. 7 0 + Packaged Goods RTD Beverages

Launched Nutrient Dense CBD

9 BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE

3 Siena College, NY

Honors Diploma 4 Brands Incubated

Dean's List 2011-2013 In-house with Hyphae Studio

BS in Biochemistry

Minor in Business

THANK you!

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