Culinary Consulting

We offer our clients a comprehensive development process, working closely with top chefs, food technologists, and engineers to create unique and high-quality products tailored to the demands of both local and international markets. Our culinary division focuses not only on taste but also on operational requirements and innovative production methods, aiming to streamline processes and deliver exceptional food solutions.

 What Do We Offer?

1. CulinaryConsulting and Product Development:

We collaborate with leading chefs, food technologists, and food engineers to develop innovative and original culinary products. Our team brings extensive expertise in food development and applies cutting-edge technologies at every stage of the process—from raw materials to the final product.

2. AdaptingProducts for Global Markets:

With Gruda’s vast experience in international markets, we can accurately tailor culinary products to meet the needs of clients in different countries. Whether it’s unique flavors or operational requirements, we ensure each product is perfectly suited to its target market.

3. Recipe andProduction Process Improvement:

We offer optimization of existing recipes and production processes to improve the product's taste, extend its shelf life, and maintain uncompromising quality. These processes allow for maximum efficiency in using raw materials while also reducing costs and improving profitability for our clients.

CulinaryConsulting for Airlines – Overcoming the Challenges of In-Flight Cuisine

Cooking for airlines is a unique culinary challenge that requires creative solutions and advanced knowledge. At 30,000 feet, passengers' sense of taste and smell changes significantly—lower humidity and reduced cabin pressure diminish the ability to perceive certain flavors, particularly sweet and salty. Studies show that flavor perception can be reduced by up to 30% during flights. This requires special adjustments in recipes to maintain rich and balanced flavors.

In addition to the flavor challenges, there are also logistical difficulties related to the transportation and serving of culinary dishes in a high-pressure, limited space environment. Meals must be prepared in advance and stored under specific conditions to retain freshness and high quality, all while adhering to strict safety regulations.

Gruda offers solutions that overcome these challenges. We develop menus and food systems for airlines, considering the unique conditions of eating at altitude, ensuring that the meals retain their quality even after being reheated in-flight. Thanks to our expertise in logistics planning and advanced food production systems, we can deliver dishes that provide passengers with an excellent dining experience despite the physical and logistical limitations. Our solutions include recipe improvement, precise production processes, and the use of raw materials suited to the unique challenges of airline cuisine.

Financial Efficiency and Resource Management

One of our key added values is our ability to streamline development processes and reduce production costs. We achieve this through management tools such as clear and detailed product structures, allowing for efficient resource management, and precise pricing that enhances profitability.

1. DetailedProduct Trees:  

We create accurate product trees that enable effective management of raw material costs and production processes.

2. Pricing and Menus:  

Precise pricing of dishes and menus for a wide range of clients, from small restaurants to large institutions, ensuring profitability and adherence to budget goals.

3. Shelf LifeExtension and Waste Management:

We develop advanced methods to extend product shelf life while maintaining high quality, and create advanced systems for smart and efficient food waste management.

Training,Coaching, and Supporting Culinary Teams

1. CustomizedTraining Programs:

Training and support for culinary teams in restaurants, food production plants, and institutions. We offer comprehensive training programs tailored to the specific needs of each client.

2. ProcessOptimization:

Improving the use of raw materials, enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing creativity in the kitchen.These processes help improve product quality and streamline kitchen operations.

3. DevelopingMenus and Recipes:

Building daily and weekly menus customized for large and small organizations alike, enabling a wide variety of tasty and nutritious meals while meeting each client’s dietary requirements.

QualityControl and Culinary Tender Management

Gruda’s vast experience in managing culinary systems allows us to provide professional and focused quality control and tender management services. We offer comprehensive quality control and efficient management processes suitable for all types of clients, from public institutions to private companies. 

1. ComprehensiveQuality Control:

We provide detailed quality reports with recommendations for improvement at every stage of the production process.

2. CulinaryTender Management:

We offer services for managing complex food tenders, including culinary requirements specification, tender document development, and supplier selection.

DevelopingAdvanced Culinary Systems for Large Institutions

One of Gruda’s standout advantages is our ability to develop advanced culinary systems for public and private institutions. We implement innovative approaches that balance taste, nutrition, and budget, providing our clients with the ultimate food solution.

1. PublicInstitutions:  

We specialize in developing culinary systems for hospitals, elderly care facilities, airlines, and military organizations, adapting to the specific needs of each institution.

2. BalancingTaste, Nutrition, and Budget:

Gruda offers customized culinary solutions that meet the client’s nutritional needs while ensuring taste,budget, and food quality.

Why Choose Gruda?

Over the years, Gruda has established itself as Israel’s leading company in food product development and culinary consulting. Our broad expertise, coupled with advanced food technologies and the ability to significantly improve production processes, makes us the perfect partner for developing your products. Let us lead you to culinary success and unforgettable product experiences.