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Food Science & Technology

and Public Health

“Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.”

– Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, 460-377 BC

The food science branch of Verde Ops is a leading global food safety and public health consulting firm devoted to providing food science operational knowledge, execution and support to plant-based food companies. Dr. Anabelle Broadbent, a distinguished pathogenic microbiologist and a strategic technical leader in the food and beverage industry, leads Verde Ops offering food science expertise to both the food manufacturing and the foodservice segments of the food industry. Dr. Broadbent’s experience of working with hundreds of food companies throughout the supply chain has given her a unique perspective of what works in the food industry in relation to food safety, food regulations, and every aspect of food science.

What Can Dr. Broadbent do for you?

Dr. Anabelle Broadbent delivers food science operational knowledge, execution and support to plant-based food manufacturing and food service companies. She is an internationally recognized food microbiologist, a leading food safety consultant dedicated to helping plant-based food and beverage companies protect their brands. Providing guidance and expertise worldwide, Dr. Broadbent helps food companies throughout the food supply chain more effectively mitigate risk, improve operational efficiencies, and ensure regulatory and non-regulatory compliance.

Who We Serve

Food Manufacturing: Food & Beverage CPG

Food Service
Direct to Consumer

Investors: Comprehensive Risk Assessments of Investments

Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit

Services Provided

Beyond a consulting firm, Verde Ops is an outsourced operations firm working as an extension of our clients Food Safety & Quality Assurance teams. Dr. Broadbent offers practical and cost-effective consulting services based on the customized needs and goals of her clients. Providing both remote and on-site services, Dr. Broadbent’s areas of expertise include:

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Food Microbiology

Sanitation Management

Hygienic Design

Food Processing & Preservation

Food Product Development
Sensory Evaluation of Foods
Food Chemistry
Food Analysis
Nutrition Science
Biochemistry
Immunology
Epidemiology
Public Health

Microbial Ecology

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit

Internal & Supply Chain Controls

Program Design & Gap Assessment

Supply Chain Risk Controls
Co-manufacturers and/or Vendors – Food Safety Assessments
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) – All Recognized Schemes
Environmental Control Programs
Sanitation Management Programs

Environmental Monitoring Programs

Allergen Controls
Food Defense/Vulnerability Assessments
Food Safety Culture
Inspection, Recall & Crisis Preparedness

Mock FDA Inspections

Recall Simulations
Hands-On Crisis Management Team Training
Crisis Media Training
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit

FDA & USDA Regulations

Compliance
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Review of Validation Studies for Preventive Controls
USDA Food Safety and Inspection (FSIS)
Labeling & Food Code Requirements
FDA Juice and Retail – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Navigation & Training
Managing Regulatory Expectations
Response to Regulatory Actions
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Training
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit

Protecting Your Brand & Bottom Line

For Investors: Assessments of investment risk and robustness
Emerging Food Safety Risk Updates
Crisis Support

Health Hazard Evaluations

Social Media – Crisis Management Training
Executive Consultations & Crisis Team Training
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent in a NASA Flight Suit