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Red Dye No. 3 Banned! Act Now to Re-Formulate Before the Deadline! Find out when that is...
The FDA has officially banned the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, citing cancer risks observed in animal studies.
Jadon Groves
Jan 172 min read
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Finding the Right Co-Manufacturer: Key Questions to Ask Before You Start
Choosing the right co-manufacturer can be the difference between a smooth product launch and a costly setback. At Whole Brain Consulting...
Jadon Groves
Jan 142 min read
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The Role of Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing: Steps to Implement Lean Processes
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, staying competitive requires more than just keeping up with demand. It demands....
Jadon Groves
Jan 12 min read
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From Concept to Shelf: Navigating the R&D Process for Food Brands
Bringing a new food product from concept to shelf is an exciting journey, but it’s also one filled with complex challenges. The research...
Jadon Groves
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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The Hidden Costs in Your Supply Chain and How to Reduce Them
In today’s competitive market, managing supply chain costs is more critical than ever. But what if some of the biggest cost drivers....
Jadon Groves
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Naturally Boulder - Networking Collision Series at Blind Tiger (Denver, CO)
Welcome to the latest installment of Naturally Boulder’s Collision Series of Networking Events.
Jadon Groves
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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CASE STUDY – SUPPLY CHAIN EVALUATION
The Challenge A thriving frozen foods company, boasting a revenue exceeding $100 million, recognized the need to assess and validate the...
Jadon Groves
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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CASE STUDY – CONTRACT MANUFACTURER SOURCING
The Challenge A multi-billion-dollar company, set to launch a line of low-calorie power bars with 19 SKUs, faced a critical setback in...
Jadon Groves
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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CASE STUDY – FOOD SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The Challenge A mid-sized supplement company found itself in a precarious situation, operating for years without any food safety audits,...
Jadon Groves
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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CASE STUDY - SUPPLY CHAIN (INGREDIENT SOURCING)
The Challenge Confronted with inefficiencies in procuring materials through brokers and distributors in the USA, our client aimed to...
Jadon Groves
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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CASE STUDY – RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCT FORMULATION (R&D)
The Challenge A prominent beverage supplement mix company, facing a daunting challenge with formulating their ideas for four distinct...
Jadon Groves
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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CASE STUDY – DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES
The Challenge: In the realm of pet product retail, a major player sought to enhance control and flexibility over its cold supply chain....
Jadon Groves
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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CASE STUDY - CONTRACT MANUFACTURING STRATEGIES
The Challenge: Team WBC undertook the transformation of contract manufacturing operations for a North American company, facing a...
Jadon Groves
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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CASE STUDY – IDENTIFYING & IMPROVING INEFFICIENCIES
The Challenge: A prominent multi-national ice-cream company sought the expertise of Whole Brain Consulting to confront significant...
Jadon Groves
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Podcast: Whole Brain Consulting founder William Madden on his product development super powers
William Madden didn’t mean to go into food manufacturing, but a bet at Georgia Tech piqued his interest in barrier packaging..
Jadon Groves
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Brandon Hernandez, Co-founder of Whole Brain Consulting: 1310 KFKA Radio Podcast “More Bacon Please"
Brandon Hernandez, co-founder of Whole Brain Consulting and food quality expert, appeared on 1310 KFKA radio podcast “More Bacon, Please!”
Jadon Groves
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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Episode 47 – Turn Your Failures Into Strengths with Brandon Hernandez
Food safety and the food supply chain are things we are all thinking about more often...
Jadon Groves
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Uplevel Your Business: Food Safety & Operations
Welcome back, everyone to the podcast. Thanks so much for being here with me today...
Jadon Groves
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Is your business ready for a co-packer? Here’s what you need to know
There's a difference between finding a co-packer and finding the right co-packer. William Madden explains how to tell the difference.
Jadon Groves
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Whole Brain Consulting Performing Smartly In Food Supply Chain Management
When you go to a supermarket, everything seems so orderly, stocked neatly on shelves, in bins and in coolers..
Jadon Groves
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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