The Organic Food Incubator isn’t just another consulting firm. We are the trusted advisors who have been in the trenches with food entrepreneurs since the industry was barely recognizable. While others talk theory, we deliver results based on real-world experience that spans every challenge, pivot, and breakthrough you can imagine.
The food industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade and a half. When we started, organic was still a niche market, and kombucha was a vocabulary word. Today, food and beverage CPG is a $50+ billion industry with no signs of slowing down. Throughout this evolution, one thing has remained constant. Founders need experienced guides who understand both the opportunities and the pitfalls.
That’s exactly what our consulting programs deliver, either a la carte or as a custom package:
Every successful food product begins with a single question. Is this idea commercially viable? After fifteen years of working with food entrepreneurs at Organic Food Incubator, I have witnessed countless founders pour their hearts into products that never make it to market: not because the idea was wrong, but because they skipped the crucial feasibility assessment that separates dreams from reality. Read More
Recipe Development and Refinement
The bridge between a promising food concept and a market-ready product lies in the critical phase of recipe development and refinement. At Organic Food Incubator, we understand that having a great idea is only the beginning: transforming that vision into a consistently delicious, commercially viable product requires systematic testing, expert evaluation, and meticulous refinement. Read More
Supply Chain Management
Your Dedicated COO
Regulatory Navigation
Safe Manufacturing Practices
Co-Packer Search
Fractional Business Partner
Restaurant Start up
The food industry has never been more complex or more competitive.
Consumer expectations are higher, regulatory requirements are stricter, and the margin for error has never been smaller. In this environment, experience isn’t just valuable: it’s essential. Our 15 years in the industry represent thousands of solved problems, refined processes, and proven strategies. When you work with us, you’re not just getting consulting advice, you’re getting a competitive advantage built on real-world success.
The investment in experienced guidance pays for itself through avoided mistakes, optimized processes, and accelerated growth. The founders who succeed in today’s market aren’t just the ones with great ideas, they’re the ones who know when and how to get the right help.
Ready to benefit from 15 years of food industry expertise? Let’s discuss how our consulting program can accelerate your journey from concept to market success. Book a free 15 minute consultation now.
Supply Chain Management:
At every stage of your business, the supply chain and vendor relationships that you
Your COO
We will be the experienced operations leader you need but can’t afford full-time. We step into your business and immediately identify the critical path to success while avoiding the costly mistakes that derail so many promising ventures. Our service isn’t just consulting; it’s hands-on operational leadership. We work alongside your team.
This service can include: comprehensive go-to-market strategies, operational frameworks that scale efficiently as your business grows, quality control systems that protect your brand and ensure consistent product delivery, vendor relationships that provide competitive advantages and operational flexibility.
You will avoid spending months or years learning through trial and error, you benefit from systems and strategies that have been proven across hundreds of successful launches.
Regulatory Navigation: Compliance Without Confusion
Food regulations aren’t suggestions: they’re requirements that can shut down your business overnight. Our regulatory guidance ensures you’re not just compliant but positioned for long-term success. We help navigate:
- FDA requirements for labeling, claims, and facility registration
- State and local regulations that vary significantly across markets
- Organic certification processes and ongoing compliance requirements
Regulatory compliance doesn’t have to slow you down. With proper guidance, it becomes a competitive advantage that builds consumer trust and operational efficiency.
Safe Manufacturing Practices: Quality You Can Scale
Food safety isn’t just about compliance: it’s about building a brand consumers trust. Our manufacturing guidance covers every aspect of production, from ingredient sourcing to final packaging. We help establish:
- HACCP protocols tailored to your specific products and processes
- Supplier qualification systems that ensure consistent quality inputs
- Quality control procedures that catch issues before they reach consumers
- Scalable manufacturing processes that maintain quality as volumes increase
Safe manufacturing is profitable manufacturing. The systems we help implement reduce waste, minimize recalls, and build the foundation for sustainable growth.
Co-Packer Search: Finding Your Perfect Manufacturing Partner
The right co-packer relationship can accelerate your growth. The wrong one can destroy your business. Our extensive network and evaluation process help you find manufacturing partners that align with your quality standards, volume requirements, and growth timeline. We evaluate:
- Manufacturing capabilities and capacity for your specific products
- Quality systems and track record with similar brands
- Financial stability and long-term partnership potential
- Geographic advantages that optimize logistics and costs
We know the players, their strengths, and their limitations. This inside knowledge helps you avoid partnerships that look good on paper but fail in practice.
Restaurant Start up
With a collective 125 years in the restaurant business, prior to manufacturing, The OFI team has the know-how to launch or rehab restaurant concpets.
Menu and recipe review or design
Kitchen layout and equipment
Dining Room set up and functionality
Kitchen staff and hospitality training