anagha vaidya
@anaghavaidya
I lead plant-based food product development from formulation through scale-up, commercialization, and launch.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Tezza Foods, I build product development systems from the ground up, including lab infrastructure, vendor networks, Stage-Gate processes, and sensory programs.
I lead plant-based yogurt and cheese development from bench-top DOE and prototype iteration through manufacturing scale-up and commercial launch. My high-protein plant-based yogurt launched at Whole Foods Market and Sprouts.
Previously at Impossible Foods, I qualified strategic ingredients, developed supplier partnerships, managed technology transfers, and built validation workflows supporting commercial plant-based products.
I also bring experience from Sentry Seasonings and PepsiCo, where I developed compliant seasoning blends and reformulated more than 10 Gatorade SKUs with natural color pigments. I connect formulation, food safety, regulatory requirements, cost targets, and cross-functional execution to bring consumer-focused products to market.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scientist: Product Development and Commercialization
Tezza Foods
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Founding R&D team member who built lab infrastructure, vendor network, and NPD processes from inception. Led development and launch of high-protein plant-based yogurt and plant-based cheese, implementing stage-gate frameworks and sensory programs.
Associate Scientist: Strategic Ingredients
Impossible Foods
Jun 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years)
Identified and qualified strategic ingredient alternatives to strengthen supply continuity and optimize cost. Designed validation workflows and managed risk assessment during manufacturing transfer of new ingredients.
Senior Research Associate: Strategic Ingredients
Impossible Foods
Feb 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Designed and executed benchmarking and characterization studies across flavor, texture, and functional systems in plant-based meat matrices to support ingredient qualification programs.
Food Safety Scientist
Sentry Seasonings
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Developed and optimized seasoning blends to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Authored regulatory documentation including FSMA/HACCP Preventive Controls and conducted root cause investigations.
Reformulated 10+ Gatorade SKUs with natural color pigments while maintaining visual appeal and emulsion stability. Delivered structured project updates to leadership throughout the reformulation initiative.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Food Safety and Technology
Master's in Food Safety and Technology with a minor in Industrial Management.
MIT College of Food Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Food Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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