Fractional CEOs, COOs & Expert Formulators for Natural Food Brands and Co-Mans
Outsourced CEOs, COOs, and formulators for natural food brands and co-mans — scale smarter, launch faster, and certify with confidence.
Innovate
Scale
Succeed
Expert guidance for growing and emerging clean label food brands—streamline your operations, perfect your product, and get certified with confidence.
Innovate
Scale
Succeed
Expert guidance for growing and emerging clean label food brands—streamline your operations, perfect your product, and get certified with confidence.
Some of the incredible brands we have worked with over the years
Some of the incredible brands we have worked with over the years
Some of the incredible brands we have worked with over the years
Decades of leadership and formulation experience that have generated $500M+ in revenue for food brands and co-mans.
We help companies find their way to greatness.
We help companies find their way to greatness.
Outsourced Executive Leadership
With nearly 30 years of experience building and running food companies, we created America’s first certified organic energy bar, operating and owning four manufacturing facilities. Today, we step in as fractional CEOs and COOs to guide strategy, operations, and growth. You get seasoned leadership without the full-time overhead.
Smarter CoMan Partnerships
Unlike AI-driven search platforms that leave you sifting through unproven leads, we draw on decades of first-hand experience building and running four facilities and cultivating a trusted, curated network of co-manufacturers. We know who delivers, who struggles, and how to create win–win relationships. That’s why our matchmaking and onboarding process consistently connects brands with the right partners and helps co-mans strengthen operations for long-term success.
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Compliance Without the Headache
Whether you’re a brand preparing for your first audit or a co-man upgrading systems to win bigger contracts, we make food safety simple. As certified SQF practitioners and former facility owners, we’ve led companies through SQF, HACCP, GMP, Organic, Kosher, and Non-GMO certifications on both sides of the supply chain. We don’t just hand you checklists. We embed compliance into daily operations so audits become routine, not stressful.
Breakthrough Formulation
Our formulations don’t just taste great, they build empires. Over nearly three decades, we’ve developed products that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for our clients. From pioneering the first certified organic energy bar to functional foods for athletes, pets, and people with medical needs, our R&D has consistently turned bold ideas into scalable, profitable successes. With expertise in flavor masking, functional ingredients, and cost-optimized recipes, we create clean-label innovations that consumers love, co-mans can run, and investors can believe in.
Bring Big
Ideas to
Market
From crafting a low-sugar, crave-worthy protein bars to launching at scale, every step supports the original vision - protecting product integrity, honoring the mission, and bringing something truly meaningful to market.
Find the Right Co-Man, the First Time
Tired of inconsistent production and ghosting co-packers? Our proven matchmaking process connects you with reliable, values-aligned manufacturers ready to scale with you.
Feeling the Pressure of Growth?
Streamline operations, reduce costs, and confidently prepare for certifications like GMP, HACCP, SQF, Organic, Kosher, and Non-GMO all while staying fully compliant with FSMA. Maintain product quality, foster a strong team culture, and build a foundation for scalable success.
We help elevate your business success through our comprehensive services in Business and Brand Strategy
Business & Strategy Development
Bring Big
Ideas to
Market
From crafting a low-sugar, crave-worthy protein bars to launching at scale, every step supports the original vision - protecting product integrity, honoring the mission, and bringing something truly meaningful to market.
Find the Right Co-Man, the First Time
Tired of inconsistent production and ghosting co-packers? Our proven matchmaking process connects you with reliable, values-aligned manufacturers ready to scale with you.
Feeling the Pressure of Growth?
Streamline operations, reduce costs, and confidently prepare for certifications like GMP, HACCP, SQF, Organic, Kosher, and Non-GMO all while staying fully compliant with FSMA. Maintain product quality, foster a strong team culture, and build a foundation for scalable success.
Business & Strategy Development
We help elevate your business success through our comprehensive services in Business and Brand Strategy
What Our Lovely Clients Have to Say
We're deeply grateful for the support in scaling our business. Their expertise and active engagement were pivotal. The team has been integral to our journey, showing genuine commitment to our mission from the outset.
I'm thrilled to share my experience working with Liz Ward at Snackteva. Her extensive knowledge and expertise in food formulation were invaluable in developing my snack bar. She helped me find a suitable co-packer, and her dedication to the project has been nothing short of impressive. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking top-notch assistance in the food industry.
As we continue to grow Cereal Number, we are eager to have Liz as a long-term partner and look forward to her continued support.