Megan Cleveland Consulting
Food R&D, Product Development, & Commercialization Consultant
About Me
I support natural, organic, and better-for-you food and nutrition brands in bringing products from concept through commercialization with technical precision and product excellence.I am a food and nutrition product development leader with over 14 years of experience in innovation, formulation, and commercialization across high-growth CPG brands.My expertise spans R&D leadership, supplier and manufacturer management, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end product execution.
Accomplishments
14+ years in food, beverage & dietary supplement product development100+ successful product launches across 10+ categoriesFormer Director of Innovation & R&D, Primal KitchenLed commercialization across complex multi-supplier networksManaged 20+ contract manufacturers and supply chain partnersB.S. Food Science & Nutrition, and M.S. Agriculture, specialty Dairy Products Technology
What I Do
End-to-End Product Development & Commercialization Support
I help brands bridge the gap between innovation ideation and execution—ensuring products are not only well-formulated, but also scalable, compliant, and commercially viable.
Services
Product Development & R&D
New product innovation and concept development
Existing product renovation and quality improvement
Formulation guidance and optimization
Ingredient sourcing & supplier qualification
Packaging development support
Shelf-life and sensory evaluation
Commercialization planning
Contract manufacturer selection & managementQuality & Regulatory Compliance
Label development & compliance
Claims review and substantiation
Certification support (Non-GMO, Organic, GFCO, Kosher)
Quality program development
FDA / CDPH compliance support
GFSI audit preparationTechnical Support Services
SOPs, specs, and documentation development
3rd party testing coordination (COA, shelf-life, challenge studies)
Consumer technical inquiries and complaint support
Product performance evaluation programs
Industry Expertise
Industries ServedNatural & organic food | Functional food & beverage | Dietary supplements | Probiotics | Paleo | Keto | Gluten-Free | Allergen-friendly | Collagen & protein bars and powders | Mayonnaise, condiments, & sauces | Dressings & dips | Avocado & Olive Oils | Vinegar | Clean-label products | Freeze-dried snacks | Frozen foods | Novel innovation | Emulsions | Specialty IngredientsWho I Work With
Emerging CPG founders | Start-up & growth-phase | Natural & organic food brands | Functional food & beverage companies | Dietary supplement companies | Private label manufacturers
Let's Work Together
Available for consulting engagements in:Food and nutraceutical product development & innovation
Commercialization
Regulatory compliance & quality systems
Megan Cleveland
Food Product Development, Commercialization & Regulatory Consultant
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