Outside-Of-The-Box
Food Development

Gruda is an advanced food development lab that guides its clients from idea to product launch. We specialize in unique concepts that address diverse consumer audiences and meets ambitious business objectives.

Blending precision-based science with steaming
hot creativity

We live in a fascinating era, in which the food industry is adapting to a new generation of consumers. Developing new products requires high technological expertise and an in-depth knowledge of food science, but those aren’t the only ingredients. In order to develop groundbreaking solutions, a creative spark is absolutely necessary. This is where we come in.

We strive to develop food that defies conventions. Lab founder Liran Gruda, who began his culinary journey as a chef in leading restaurants, gradually realized that his true passion lies in R&D and food development. He left the restaurant world and started a small food lab in northern Israel. That is how Gruda was born.
It didn’t take long for our lab to develop cutting-edge solutions for some of Israel’s leading food manufacturers. Blending exact science with what Liran affectionately calls “classic culinary art”, we develop solutions based on surprising raw materials, unique techniques, unexpected ideas and more. We are committed to putting flavor at the forefront of the R&D process, while sprinkling loads of innovation that affects taste, texture and aroma.

Our Work Process

Over the years, we have developed hundreds of products with varying levels of complexity.
When it comes to food development, the sky's the limit.

Conceptual Idea

Feasibility testing. Concept validation and development.

Full Process

Professional team development. Supplier allocation. Production method improvement.

Product Development

Defining a precise recipe for the new product. Lab QA testing

Protocol

Adherence to specific standards and regulations.

Our People

Our expert team includes food engineers, chefs, nutritionists, mechanical engineers and R&D innovators who love to research a variety of raw materials and share their expansive knowledge with the rest of the world. They are the reason Gruda is known as the lab that can overcome the most complicated food challenges, in the shortest amount of time.

Liran Gruda
CEO and R&D Chef
Arieh Kramer
Food Engineer
Tal Osherov
Pastry Chef and R&D
Ran Pollak
Head of Culinary Dep.
George Nimry
Biotechnologist & Business Dev. Executive IL
Or Golan
Global Business Development Europe&Asia
Nicolas Moreno Hick
Food Technologist
Yahav Blaicher
Biochemist
Margarita Vinokur
Food Technologist
Arie Srugo
Mechanical Engineer
Maya Itkin
Legal Department Management
Victoria Gurman
Maintenance Management
Gili Schwartz
Brand Management & Sales IL
Doron Golschiener
Food Technologist and Biscuits Creator & Developer

Over the years, we have developed hundreds of products with varying levels of complexity, for small food factories and large companies alike. We work with leading food industry players worldwide, while also collaborating with innovative foodtech start-ups. When it comes to food development, the sky is the limit.
We'll be happy to meet your specific needs, as well.

Let’s create something completely new

We believe in the power of collaboration. Let's explore projects, share insights, and work together to expand the boundaries of food.