VIC Consultants Register

Dr. Ajay Shah - FAIFST
AAS Food Technology Pty Ltd
+61 401 253 446
ajay@aasfood.com
26 Glenview Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109
www.aasfood.com

AAS Food Technology Pty Ltd was established in 2000. Dr Ajay Shah (Principal Consultant) from AAS Food Technology has undertaken consultancy projects for a large number of organisations within Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Dr Shah is a qualified food scientist and food technologist from the UK and specialises in the following areas:

• Formulations and New Product Development
• Process Development and Improvements
• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety and Auditing
• Food Preservation and Packaging Development
• Shelf Life Evaluation
• Food Ingredient Labelling & Nutritional Panel Compliance
• Technical Support & Regulatory Advice
• Food Analytical Advice
• Implementation and Management of HACCP Based Quality Systems
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Organic Certification Support
• Staff Training and Workplace Assessments
• Extrusion Technology.

Dr Shah has lectured in the field of Food Science and Technology to university students in Australia, UK and New Zealand. In addition, he has reviewed Food Science and Technology books for the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology as well as the Institute of Food Science &Technology (UK). Dr Shah has shared his expertise by presenting technical seminars at International conferences.

Andreas Klieber - MAIFST
Quality Associates, QA Partners, QA Training
+61 438 356 394
aklieber@qualityassociates.com.au
285 Lennox Street Richmond VIC 3121

www.qualityassociates.com.au

onlinetraining.qualityassociates.com.au

Quality Associates are your expert food safety and quality partners, with the principal consultants having 50+ years’ experience in agri-food and FMCG companies as well as grocery retailers domestically and internationally.

Our team ranges from food technologists, microbiologist, nutritionist and consumer scientists, accredited auditors, quality inspectors, specification and labelling experts, quality professionals and trainers.

We offer you a one-stop shop with our services including food safety consulting and quality systems management, regulatory and label compliance, specifications management, product testing, recall management, gap audits, quality inspections and training (RTO 41341).

Call us about our consulting and outsourcing options. We’d love to hear from you.

Emma White - MAIFST
Food Specialists trading as The White Family Trust
+61 416 113 512
foodspecialistsew@gmail.com

A skilled food technologist delivering cutting edge and expansive product ranges, providing companies with innovative competitive advantage.

Core Areas of Expertise:

• Product Development → formulation design, sensory evaluation, project evaluation, factory trials
• Regulatory Compliance → labelling, packaging and sourcing raw materials
• Cost Reduction and Analysis → market analysis, product review, cost reduction analysis
• Recipe Development → designing recipes for single origin ingredient, new and existing products
• Compliance- a thorough understanding of HACCP, Allergens, FSANZ legislation and TGA compliance. 

Extensive Product Development Expertise (From Concept to Commercialisation): 

• Private Label Products (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi)
• Health Food Products
• Complementary TGA listed Products (Topical and Oral)
• Fresh, Frozen and Shelf Stable Products (Confectionary, Gluten Free, Beverage)

With over 20 years in the food and complementary medicine sectors, Food Specialists have a deep understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of product development, ensuring compliance, cost reductions and efficiency gains for both clients and stakeholders.

Irma de Bree - MAIFST
Solutions in Food Pty Ltd

+613 8787 7750

admin@solutionsinfood.com.au

12 Insight Circuit Carrum Downs VIC 3201
www.solutionsinfood.com.au 

• …….Ideation to Commercialisation

  Solutions in Food is a company that specialises in product development and enables commercialisation of new concepts.  Established in 2005, the company has successfully facilitated hundreds of product launches. The magic happens in a purpose-built test kitchen facility decked out with bench scale equipment to produce and test concept samples before scale up. 

  The Principal consultant (Irma de Bree) has over 30 years of experience in FMCG, Food Service including Grocery, Beverages, Condiments, Ready Meals, Bakery, Dry Blends, and more.  Other team members are brought on board as needed with expertise in complimentary sectors. The unique combination of product development, food science and management experience has equipped Solutions in Food with strong broad ranging skills and network.

  Core Services offered include: 

• Product Development & Bench Scale Concepts
• Reverse Engineering
• Sourcing Commercial Ingredients 
• Product Costings
• Scale up factory trials
• Label Data and Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Support and Advice
• Cost reduction
• Troubleshooting

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  Product Categories include

• Beverages ( Still, Carbonated, Alcoholic, Juice, Sugar Free)
• Salad Dressings & Mayonnaise
• Sauces (Traditional, Sugar Free, Allergen Free, Foodservice)
• Spreads (Jams, Marmalade, Peanut Butter)
• Bakery Mixes & Dry Mixes (Traditional, Allergy Free, Reduced Sugar)
• Snack foods ( Cookies, Health mixes, Seasonings)  
• Sports foods (Protein shakes, Workout blend, Vegan and Dairy Based)
• Ready Meals ( RTE Ambient or Chilled)
• Ice Cream ( Dairy, Dairy Free, Soft Serve)

Free no-obligation initial consultation

Jemma O'Hanlon

Dietitian and Nutritionist, Consultant and presenter.

Email:  jemma@jemmaohanlon.com

www.jemmaohanlon.com/consultant

As an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) Jemma has the unique skillset of balancing commercial thinking and with evidence based outcomes.

Former Vice President of Dietitians Australia, Jemma is an experienced director and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Whether it’s presenting an inspiring session to your employees, delivering strategic programs, advocating for important issues or presenting live on national television, Jemma is your go-to health and nutrition expert.

Jemma’s approach to business relationships centres on trust, shared values, good communication and an authentic connection to the purpose.

SERVICES

+ Keynote Presentations
+ Corporate Wellness
+ Healthcare Professional Engagement
+ Media Spokesperson
+ Brand Ambassador
+ Advocacy
+ Cooking Demonstrations
+ Recipe Development
+ Food Photography
+ Nutrition Analysis
+ Menu Reviews
+ Nutrition Claims
+ Product Reviews
+ Nutrition Writing
+ Social Media

Based in Victoria, Jemma works with clients around Australia.

Kalpana Nimalaratne

Anitech Pty Ltd

Building 16
270 Ferntree Gully Rd,
Notting Hill VIC 3168

Ph: 0452 553 511

sales@anitechgroup.com

https://anitechgroup.com/au/iso-22000-food-safety-systems-and-haccp/

Anitech is a specialised Operational Risk Management consultancy with a strong focus on the food industry, bringing over 20 years of expertise in food safety and quality management. We provide tailored solutions aimed at improving food safety practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and assisting clients in achieving operational excellence. Our commitment is to deliver expert, targeted advice and on-demand services that help our clients meet their food safety objectives.

1. HACCP Food Safety System Plan and Implementation: Tailored development and implementation of HACCP plans to meet regulatory requirements
2. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP): Assistance in establishing and maintaining GMP to ensure product quality and safety
3. FSSC (ISO 22000 Certification Assistance): Support for achieving FSSC certification, aligning with global food safety management standards.
4. Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI): Guidance in navigating GFSI certification processes.
5. Food Safety Audits and Gap Analysis: Comprehensive auditing services to enhance food safety management systems.
6. BRC and SQF Certifications: Support for obtaining and maintaining BRC and SQF certifications.
7. Internal & Supplier Audits: Thorough audits to ensure compliance and process optimisation.
8. Maintenance of Certification: Ongoing support to maintain food safety certifications and compliance.
9. Process Automation: Implementing technologies to streamline food safety processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
10. SMETA/ SEDEX audits

Kalpana, a confident and detail-oriented Food Safety and Quality Consultant with over 15 years of experience in food manufacturing, specializes in developing quality standards and procedures. As the Lead Consultant at Anitech, she is renowned for her expertise in food safety management systems and holds certifications in HACCP, SQF, and Internal Auditing. Kalpana excels at creating comprehensive food safety programs that meet stringent global standards, helping clients achieve and maintain regulatory compliance. Her approach combines strategic oversight with practical implementation, empowering food processors and manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency & safety protocols.  

Paula Durham

Complete Product Development

0408 007 250

cpd1@bigpond.net.au

Ashburton, Victoria 3147

completeproductdevelopment.au

Complete Product Development (CPD) specialises in comprehensive product development from conception through to commercialisation, this is underpinned with a solid food science, regulatory and food safety knowledge and over 30 years Food Industry experience. With expertise across approximately 20 FMCG categories covering chilled, frozen and ambient, CPD offers a suite of technical services tailored to client needs.

CPD’s principal, Paula Durham, has developed hundreds of successful and innovative foods for global brands and private label products for retailers such as 7-Eleven, Coles Myer, and Loblaws.
With a holistic approach, Paula integrates insights and experience from both manufacturing and retail sectors, aiding the navigation of supplier-retailer dynamics and identification of suitable manufacturing partners ensuring successful product launches.
Recognising that each client possesses knowledge specific to their products and industry, CPD provides value-added services to enhance existing capabilities and fill any gaps as required. In essence, CPD delivers the services you need, precisely when you need them.

Services Include:
• Product Development (NPD, EPD & Prototype creation)
• Commercial Scale-Up
• Regulatory & Labelling Compliance
• Shelf-Life Evaluation & Advice
• Specification Creation & Reviews
• Formula Optimisation & Ingredient Substitution
• Nutritional Calculation & Nutrient Optimisation
• Market Reviews & Benchmarking
• Artwork Reviews
• Technical Advice & Troubleshooting
• Sensory Evaluation & Taste Panels
• Margin Optimisation

Categories Include:
• Sweet Bakery (Cookies, Muffins, Cakes)
• Savoury Snacks (Potato / Corn Chips, Nut Mixes & Biscuits)
• Healthier Snacking (Muesli Bars, Protein Bars, Balls & Bites)
• Pastry (Frozen & Hot Hold RTE Pies & Sausage Rolls)
• Fresh Sandwiches & Wraps
• Meals (Fresh & Frozen)
• Cheese & Deli Snacking
• Functional Dietary & Formulated Supplementary Foods

• Sauces & Marinades
• Foodservice (Bake In Store, Chilled & Hot Hold)
• Free From ‘x’ (Various)

Pilar Oyarzun 

Great Food Creations Pty Ltd

+61 451 838 272

info@greatfoodcreations.com.au 

2 Carbery Place, Heathmont,VIC 3135 

www.greatfoodcreations.com.au 

At Great Food Creations, we get it done. We’re food technologists: we mix food science & technology with a passion for your product, taking it from concept to market.

We value sharing knowledge. We want you to walk away with more than just a great food product: we want you to know about this food industry we are all part of.

Expertise

Our Director, Pilar Oyarzun, has been applying her Food Science and Technology expertise since 2010 by assisting stakeholders in utilizing her technical knowledge in sensory evaluation, colour & flavours, food ingredients and several food technologies, placing a diverse range of food and beverage products into the marketplace in Australia and Latin America.

Services 

We walk you through advanced recipe options, food regulations, testing, packaging and more. We can support with:

• Food product development (for new and existing products)
• Food preservation selection 
• Shelf-Life assessment
• Creation or transformation of alternative formulations
• Process development (new and current products)
• Labelling creation & review
• Test and equipment selection 
• Technical advice & compliance

We can make a complicated food technology process stress-free. Visit us at www.greatfoodcreations.com.au to find out more.

Simon Brooke-Taylor - Bsc (Hons) PhD MBrew MAIFST
Brooke-Taylor & Co Pty Ltd.
+61 411 156 773
inquiries@brooketaylor.com.au
216 Whorouly-Bobinawarrah Rd, Milawa VIC 3678
www.brooketaylor.com.au

With over 35 years’ experience in the Food & Beverage Industry and Government, providing the expertise you need when you need it, in:

• Food regulatory policy and Risk Analysis
• Complying with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and other relevant regulations
• Preparing and submitting applications to amend the ANZ Food Standards Code
• Food ingredient safety & toxicology
• Novel foods, food additives & processing aids
• Food allergen risk assessment and labelling
• Food labelling and claims
• Standard 1.2.7 health claim compliance & substantiation
• Advice on new product development and labelling
• Compliance review of composition and labelling of imported food
• Requirements for imported foods, including import permit application
• International Food Standards and Codex.
  

Tom Debney - FAIFST
FAPIC Pty Ltd
+61 417 568 423
tom@fapicglobal.com
P.O. Box 343, Vermont VIC 3133
www.fapicglobal.com

FAPIC develops and optimises product offerings from clients to identify and confirm products and services meet consumer needs. We use the 8P approach to examine all the criteria needed in any successful product launch. It examines the channel, the product, people and process to ensure the end to end procedures will be delivered.