ABOUT
With dozens of food items in stores all over the world we feel qualified to say: it pays to be different.
At Foodlab, we discovered that in order to develop tastier and more nutritious foods, with full production feasibility, we have to think a bit different. With our head in the clouds and feet on the ground, we know best how to catch dreams and transform them into products, as fast and efficiently as possible.
OUR TEAM
So how is such an advanced and professional food innovation hub lead by two slightly crazy food scientists? Apparently, there is no other way.
GIL DE PICCIOTTO
Co-founder
As a former fighter pilot who decided to become a chef, Gil’s passion for food is a lifetime mission. Gil combines culinary art with food science to create innovative and nutritious foods. In the past 15 years, Gil has been involved in dozens of new food product developments around the globe including Israel, the USA, Europe and China. As Founder of Foodlab Consulting and fueled by his strong entrepreneurship spirit, Gil is constantly seeking new products and ideas.
YOEL BENESH
Co- founder
Out of his home kitchen, Yoel initiated a journey full of tastes and flavors, establishing the “Olivia” company, a leading sauce and spreads manufacturer in the Israeli market. Following the acquisition by Tnuva, Yoel joined the company as Head of R&D. As a leading food scientist, he joined forces with Gil to establish Foodlab Consulting, as the perfect place to transform his customers culinary dreams into edible ones.
TAMAR FELDMAN
R&D, Lab manager
Tamar’s passion for food began as a pastry cook, followed by studies in Food Science and Biochemistry at the Hebrew University. At FoodLab, she manages project development and lab operations, including equipment handling and client support. Tamar aims to expand her expertise in baking technologies and contribute to the food industry, promote culinary experiences and be an active part of the community
EDIBLE INNOVATION
Our solutions are unconventional and originate from decades of experience and multidisciplinary knowledge in the food industry.
Their uniqueness allows our partners from major food corporations to young start-ups to achieve prominent status.
AMONG OUR CLIENTS
Our solutions are unconventional and originate from decades of experience and multidisciplinary knowledge in the food industry. Their uniqueness allows our partners from major food corporations to young start-ups to achieve prominent status.
OLIVIA
Delicious spreads and sauces for local and international markets
KIND
Formulation of first US-based KIND bars, In less than 12 months we formulated the first 16 KIND SKU’s made in the US.
MAMA OAF
Frozen ready to eat chicken products. Heat and Eat.
SUNFROST
The leading frozen vegetables company in Israel, producing a wide range of frozen vegetables, mixed combos and ready to cook soups.
DOROT
Fresh frozen garlic and crushed herb cubes.
ZIETA
A variety of gourmet olives packaged in containers that keep produce fresh.
RIPPLE
Espresso extract converted to ink for Ripple maker beverage printers.
INNOVOPRO
First to market chickpea protein concentrate – process application
and development, food applications.
MEIR BEIGEL
Formulation of high protein, plant based baked snacks.
UPLAND SNACKS
Freeze dried snacks made of 100% natural ingredients together with
innovative technology. (under licensing agreement with Strauss).
