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

Experienced Food Technologist Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage

With over 24 years of expertise across the food and complementary medicine sectors, we deliver cutting‑edge product ranges that empower companies with innovation, compliance, and commercial success.

Core Competencies

• Product Development: Formulation design, sensory evaluation, project assessment, and factory trials
• Regulatory Compliance: Labelling, packaging, and raw material sourcing aligned with FSANZ, HACCP, allergen, and TGA requirements
• Cost Optimisation: Market analysis, product review, and cost‑reduction strategies
• Recipe Development: Creation of recipes for single‑origin ingredients, new concepts, and existing product lines

Compliance Expertise

• Deep knowledge of HACCP & GSFI systems, allergen management, FSANZ legislation, and TGA compliance pathways

Product Development Excellence – From Concept to Commercialisation

• Private Label: Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA
• Health Foods: Innovative formulations tailored to consumer demand
• Complementary Medicines: TGA‑listed topical and oral products
• Fresh, Frozen & Shelf‑Stable: Confectionery, gluten‑free, beverage categories, UHT processing, functional powder blend, fresh ready meals.

By combining technical mastery with commercial insight, we ensure every project achieves regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness—delivering measurable gains for clients and stakeholders.

Irina Thompson - MAIFST

Thompson Consulting 0480 511 118 Glen Iris, VIC 3146 irinathompson04@gmail.com

I bring over 20 years of experience in Quality, primarily across the UK and Australia, specialising in high-risk and high-care food manufacturing. I help food businesses improve product quality, food safety, compliance, and operational performance through practical, results-driven solutions.

I hold a degree in Food Technology and am a qualified Facilitator and Assessor, combining strong technical expertise with the ability to develop people, build capability, and deliver effective training. My experience spans food manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety systems, product development, auditing support, and continuous improvement.

I work with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established manufacturers, providing tailored consulting, mentoring, training, and facilitation services that deliver measurable outcomes. My approach is collaborative and hands-on, focusing on practical solutions that meet regulatory requirements while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Whether you need support with food safety and quality systems, workforce training, process improvement, or project facilitation, I provide the expertise and guidance to help your business succeed.

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

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.  

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.

Prakash Nair

PN Scientific Consulting

0414 583 714

prakash@pnscientific.com.au

Melbourne, VIC 3977

www.pnscientific.com.au

Dr Prakash Nair is an independent scientific consultant specialising in analytical methods for food allergen, GMO and food authenticity testing. With nearly 20 years of experience across food safety, agriculture and regulated laboratory environments, he provides scientific and technical advice to commercial testing laboratories, food manufacturers, research organisations, legal professionals and regulatory agencies across Australia and New Zealand.

His expertise includes analytical method development, verification and validation using ELISA, real-time PCR and lateral flow immunoassays, and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory quality systems and accreditation readiness. He helps organisations make evidence-based, scientifically defensible decisions through fit-for-purpose analytical methods.

Services
Scientific consulting on analytical methods, including method selection, transfer, implementation, verification, validation and troubleshooting for:

• Food allergen testing
• GMO testing (food, seed and feed)
• Food authenticity, including meat and fish speciation, animal species identification and vegan claim verification

Additional consulting services:
• Cleaning validation and allergen residue assessment
• Method validation documentation and accreditation readiness support for ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories
• Laboratory troubleshooting and root cause investigation
• Independent scientific review and expert opinion
• Technical training and mentoring

Prakash holds a PhD in Molecular Plant Pathology from the University of Melbourne and has authored more than 125 scientific publications and technical articles.

Sabina Botros

QTC - Quality Technical Consultants Pty Ltd

0433 450 074

Monbulk VIC

sabina@qtconsultants.com.au

https://www.qtconsultants.com.au/

Sabina is a qualified food scientist and senior quality and regulatory consultant with over 14 years’ experience across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and specialist food manufacturing sectors.

With post-graduate qualifications in food science and a strong background in technical and quality management, she has led compliance and governance functions within highly regulated and high-risk production environments.

As Principal Consultant of QTC – Quality Technical Consultants, Sabina partners with manufacturers, brand owners and primary producers to deliver strategic, risk-based solutions across food safety, regulatory compliance and quality systems. Her expertise spans HACCP, GFSI and GMP implementation, regulatory and labelling compliance, audit and certification readiness, supplier assurance, shelf life validation and technical documentation.

She has guided organisations through crisis events, regulatory investigations and major operational or system transformations, providing structured change management and commercially grounded outcomes.

Sabina works across domestic and international supply chains and brings multilingual capability to support cross-cultural and export-focused businesses.

Specialist Services Include:

• Food safety and HACCP system design, validation and optimisation
• GMP implementation and quality governance frameworks
• Regulatory compliance and detailed label reviews (Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code)
• Shelf life determination, validation protocols and product testing programs
• Export and import compliance, technical documentation and market access support
• Quality management systems, certification readiness and audit preparation
• Crisis management, corrective action programs and regulatory response
• Major system upgrades and organisational change management
• Supplier approval, risk assessment and raw material verification
• Product technical support across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and specialist food sectors

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.