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Pedro Branco

Founder & Consultant

I started my career quite literally with my hands in the dough. Before patents, portfolios, or product pipelines, I was baking bread daily—learning the craft, understanding fermentation not as a theory, but as a living, breathing process. That hands-on foundation stayed with me as I moved into food science and innovation leadership roles across Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium.Over the last 18+ years, I’ve worked at nearly every level of the food and ingredients industry—from application specialist to category manager, from R&D coordinator to innovation lead for a €28M portfolio. I’ve helped companies reformulate products for clean label demands, launch novel enzyme solutions, and navigate complex EU regulatory frameworks. I’ve written business cases that unlocked over €5M in funding and led teams that filed 6+ patents per year. At Ab Mauri, GB Plange, Orkla and Sonneveld, I saw firsthand how innovation, when well-structured and aligned with business goals, becomes a real growth engine.But I also saw the gaps—between R&D and commercial teams, between science and execution, between great ideas and real-world outcomes.

That’s why I created Fermentis Advisory: to bridge those gaps and help others do the same.Fermentis Advisory is more than a consultancy. It’s a reflection of everything I’ve learned—from baking my first loaf to managing cross-functional innovation across continents. I work with clients who want more than buzzwords—they want clarity, hands-on support, and a partner who knows how to move from lab to market. If you’re navigating growth, complexity, or simply need help making your next innovation count, let’s talk. I’ve been where you are, and I know how to help.