Food & beverage innovation consultancy

We bring ideas to the shelf.

We bring ideas to the shelf for startups through to Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise and technical services span from formulation to sustainability, packaging, and PR, supporting a diverse range of CPG brands — from food & beverage to natural personal care and even pet food! A female-founded business located in London supporting global brands.

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Proof in the product

Trusted expertise, from London to launch.

100+

clients supported

15+

years of experience

UK ↔ US

market expertise

London

based, working globally

Who we work with

Built for every stage of growth.

01

Startups

From first idea and formulation through to launch, we help founders navigate the technical, regulatory and commercial decisions that bring a product to market.

02

SMEs

Specialist food and beverage expertise for businesses developing products, entering categories, improving what exists or preparing to scale.

03

Corporates

Innovation, formulation, regulatory, strategy and food science expertise that works alongside established internal teams.

What Nali does

Science meets market.

Food science and technical expertise, grounded in the commercial realities that take a product from an idea to the shelf.

Food and beverage product development
01

Ideation

Not sure where to start? We will help you identify whitespace opportunities
for new product development in the food and beverage market. We’ll support you
with strategic planning that delivers real innovation in your category.

02

Research and Development

Supporting you with recipe and formula development
using the latest food technologies. Create specifications and processing parameters
for your food and beverage products. Identify quality ingredient suppliers. Conduct
stringent product and ingredient testing to ensure a safe and consistent launch.

03

Regulatory and Compliance

Assist with compliance for your products to meet food
and drink market regulations. We ensure all products meet local food agency
standards and labelling requirements. All food safety and allergen declarations are
held to the utmost standard.

04

Quality Assurance & Nutrition

We act as your trusted nutritionist, providing
guidance on optimal daily values and calorie content for your product. We help
determine shelf-life requirements, implement analytical and sensory testing, and
create effective consumer complaint management systems to support your brand.

05

Supply Chain Architecture

Establishing strategic partnerships for efficient, sustainable supply chains that align
with your brand values and project requirements. Our holistic approach integrates
stakeholder engagement, sustainability modelling, and rigorous assessment of

environmental, regulatory, and supply chain risks. We can advise on sustainable
sourcing to ensure your supply chain is built with resilience.

06

Bespoke support

Whether you are a start-up, a local business, or a global company,
we can craft a consultancy plan that aligns perfectly with your needs.

07

Sustainability

Whether you’re looking to update your packaging with compostable or recyclable
materials, or optimising your operations to meet carbon, corporate social
responsibility (CSR), or environmental targets, we can support your sustainability
needs. Our expertise spans sustainable product development, circular economy
solutions, regenerative agriculture sourcing, and innovative upcycling initiatives. Our
comprehensive services ensure your business can achieve its sustainability goals.

08

Coaching

Launching an innovation is a challenge, especially when you’re not versed
in the industry jargon. To help support small and medium enterprises and start-ups,
we offer coaching and mentoring options to help get your feet off the ground.
Depending on your needs, you can schedule a two-hour brainstorming session or a
monthly session to ensure your product launches are smooth!

Ways of working

The right level of support, for right now.

Bespoke projects

A focused response to a specific product, technical or market opportunity.

Deliverable-based work

Targeted expertise when you need clarity, momentum or a specialist view.

Retainers

Ongoing, flexible support across your innovation pipeline.

UK ↔ US specialist

Ready to hop the pond?

We help UK brands expand into the US and US brands enter the UK — navigating regulatory requirements, compliance, formulation, consumer expectations and taste preferences on both sides of the Atlantic.

UKUK to US
USUS to UK

We do so much more!

Explore our media portfolio, including engaging articles, informative podcasts, and immersive sensory exhibitions.

For all our latest PR features, visit our press page.

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Food & beverage categories

Breadth, with specialist depth.

From everyday favourites to new-category innovation, our expertise flexes to the product and market in front of you.

Functional beverages

Functional beverages

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages

Confectionery

Confectionery

Snacks & bars

Snacks & bars

Pet food

Pet food

Personal care

Personal care

Condiments

Condiments

Frozen

Frozen

Female-founded

A fresh perspective, backed by experience.

Nali is a female-founded consultancy bringing food science, commercial thinking and a relationship-led approach to every partnership. We are proud to support ambitious founders building the next generation of food and beverage brands.

Meet the team
Natalie Alibrandi

Meet Natalie

Natalie Alibrandi

Natalie has over 15 years of experience working within FMCG in Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Innovation and Marketing.

Her aim is to support small brands and start-ups with the technical assistance to formulate, package and execute manufacturing on a large scale for product launches.

Natalie is London-based, having lived previously in New York City, and have global experience of product launches in LATAM, EMEA and APAC.

More about Nali

Insights

Ideas worth taking to the shelf.

Explore Natalie's perspective on food and beverage innovation, products and the wider industry.

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Testimonials

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Clients

Trusted by brands

Let's make it happen

Ready to develop, launch or grow?

Whether you're a founder, growing business or established team — in the UK, the US or beyond — let's start a conversation.

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Nali Consulting London
950 Great West Road
Brentford, London
United Kingdom
TW8 9ES

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