Buijs Food Consultancy
Know-how, Independent, Flexible
About me
I am an experienced consultant and have been working in the food business for over 10 years. I believe in maintaining a constructive, open mindset thereby maximazing your human capital and innovation capacity. You can expect someone that is determined to solve your ploblems and analyze its root-cause.
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Who am I and what drives me?
The abundance of traditional Dutch farmhouse dairy products on our family dinner table ignited my curiosity and interest in food products. The huge variation in flavour and texture was something that amazed me and is still a source of inspiration.
In 2011 I graduated from the Wageningen University (M.Sc Food Biotechnology) and started my career. Over 10 years I have worked in different disciplines (development, production and R&D management) and different fields; dairy, seasonings and sauces, plantbased- (dairy)products. Throughout these years I have learned to understand and achieve the goals of various stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Directors, Operators). My desire to understand how things work allows me to dig deep, go for the "root cause" and deliver upon your goals. I have developed a strong working ethic and have proven capabilities to multi-task and work under pressure.
I am located in Finland after moving there from the Netherlands and I am open to projects throughout Europe.
What can you expect?
Independent
Flexible
Business knowhow
Network
An independent consultant that can accomplish projects, development tasks or act as a replacement during sick leave or absence.
Having worked for large (>10.000 people) and small organisations (10 people) for various stakeholders you can expect someone that adapts fast to your organisational needs and ways of working.
Someone that understands the pace of the FMCG business or the technologically driven B2B market.
Large professional network in Europe that possibly can help you to connect to the right people.
Core capabilities
+10 years of work experience in various fields and roles left me with an abundance of in-depth and hands-on knowledge about food manufacturing. It allows me to accomplish tasks quicker than most
Various projects
2021 Concept and business development for a B2B ingredient supplier producing plant-based proteins
2021/22 Development projects at Satamaito Dairy
2022 Interim Production management at a plant-based production facility
2022/23 Testing ingredient functionality of a natural enzyme preparation in oat milk production for a B2B supplier.
2024 Lecturer at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) and involved in a university - industry project building packaging solutions for a local food manufacturer
