professional and personal development

 

fast moving consumer goods product development 

I have 21 Years of food Retail and Culinary experience. Recognised as an innovative but commercially minded thinker. Experienced in the development of products & eateries (RTE, RTD, QSR, HMR & FMCG), strategies and the management of diverse resources and complex processes in order to execute strategies. Passionate about people, business growth, goal delivery, networking and integrity. Ideation, creation, commercialisation, implementation & evaluation are just a few of the steps involved.

global food wine spirits trend analyst

International trend analyst for premium hedge funds in New York, London & Tokyo. Focus on ingredients, provenance & packaging. Mega trends to major threats lead to innovation.

trendpreneur kitchen incubator

Create's culinary incubator develops products & packaging alongside additional strategic business development and training. The results most often reveal certain trends and areas for improvement, including the impact of growing diversity of food entrepreneurs and a focus on mission-driven initiatives.

 

olfactory training 

Welcome to the world of international wine & spirits tastings - from Cognac to Chablis. The simple science of tasting made really easy.

 

location 

Situated in the heart of the Durbanville Wine Route, Create's kitchen is used extensively for the filming of international TV commercials. My 4500 square meters gentleman's estate can accommodate entire production & catering teams. Agents - Living on Location and Filmspace.