The Drip by AQUALAB (formerly Water In Food)

Welcome to The Drip (formerly Water in Food), where we keep your mind hydrated with some science, music, and a mantra.

Author: Zachary Cartwright, Ph.D.

Welcome to The Drip (formerly Water in Food), where we keep your mind hydrated with some science, music, and a mantra. I'm your host, Zachary Cartwright, lead food scientist at AQUALAB by Addium Hosted by Zachary Cartwright, Ph.D. Lead FOOD Scientist at AQUALAB https://www.aqualab.com/
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The Drip by AQUALAB: Food Safety, Shelf Stability, and Consulting Tips with Rachel Zemser
Episode 58
Tuesday, 28 January, 2025

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 Insights05:26 Entrepreneurs Vs. Big Brand Ingredients08:23 Designing a Custom Snack Bar13:02 Finding the Right Co-Packer14:14 Evaluating Co-Packer Suitability19:52 Preparing for Food Science Consulting21:14 Essential Skills for Food Consultants26:51 Food Science Consulting Expertise28:08 Song and Mantra for UpliftmentIn 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 MarshmelloLinks mentioned in this episode:A La Carte ConnectionsRachel Zemser on LinkedInStrange Currencies by REM, music was chosen by Rachel ZemserConnect with the showAQUALABZachary Cartwright, PhD