Empowering food businesses to achieve excellence
At Imagine Food Consulting we understand that each business has its own unique challenges and goals; therefore, we take a personalized approach to consulting, working closely with our clients to develop strategies that are not only effective but also practical and implementable.
Optimizing Products
We specialize in optimizing formulations, recipes, and production processes to help businesses achieve their culinary goals. ​​
We work closely to analyze your current offerings and provide tailored solutions that enhance flavor profiles, improve shelf life, and ensure consistency. We focus on innovative strategies that not only refine your product but also align with industry trends and consumer preferences.
Results Driven
Our food processing solutions deliver consistent, high-quality products that meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations. By optimizing efficiency and reducing waste, we drive cost savings while enhancing product innovation and scalability. We empower businesses to make informed decisions that drive growth and profitability.
Improved Processes
Our food scientists apply rigorous analysis and innovative techniques to refine production methods, enhancing both efficiency and product quality. By utilizing data-driven insights, we continuously improve processes to ensure safety, consistency, and sustainability in every batch. We will help position your business for growth and sustainability in the ever-evolving food industry.
About Me
Richard Pittman
Richard Pittman, owner, is an expert in food. He has over 30 years experience with emphasis in Culinary Arts, Food Science and Academics. He holds an A.S. in Culinary arts were he crafted his skills over 20 years as a high-end fine dining chef before switching gears to go back to school and achieve a B.S and M.S in Food Science & Technology. He spent 12 years in Tenured Academics in Culinology & Food Science before transferring over to R&D where he spent 12 years refining his Product Development, Strategy and Management skills with the largest food and beverage companies in the world. He specializes in product development, sensory science, operational efficiency, supply chain metrics and logistics, food safety, & food processing and commercialization from dairy to plant based with emphasis in ice cream, tea, coffee, juice, soups, salsas, pizza, cookies, bars, nutritional pre-mixes, and more. He is passionate about work. He strives in a rapid research and scalable environment where passion plus bottom-line profitability equals a successful launch that allows your business to succeed. Please check out Richard’s LinkedIN profile for more information about his background.
A.S. in Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University
B.S. in Food Science & Technology, Ohio State University
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M.S. in Food Science & Technology, Ohio State University
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HACCP Certified
FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Food Certified
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Safety and Quality ServSafe® Instructor and Proctor
SAP/DEVEK Proficient