To enable food and supplement businesses to have a more successful product development process to empower them to create better-for-you, high-quality food products that consumers demand. 

My Mission

Why TasteFluent?

Food product development and project management go hand in hand in the ever-evolving world of food innovation. From ideation to launch, successful product development relies on effective project management to ensure seamless execution. This dynamic synergy between creativity and precision is essential not only for delivering exceptional products but also for meeting market demands, staying ahead of competitors, and building lasting brand success.

I excel at balancing creativity and precision, guiding businesses through all development stages. My expertise enables business owners to concentrate on sales and strategy, as I align their products and processes in support of these initiatives. 

Meet Kaitlin Cushman

I am a nutrition expert, driven by an unwavering passion for the art of food product development.

I was born and raised in sunny San Diego, CA. Growing up I was always an avid baker after school, making so many tasty treats that I gave away most of my inventory to classmates and teachers. My love for science and a drive to help people led me to earning my Bachelors in Food & Nutritional Science and Master’s in Nutritional Science at San Diego State University. 

I am driven by understanding how things work and why we do what we do - I need to know the ‘how’ and ‘why.’ My adventure into nutrition began with a desire to help individuals struggling with obesity. However, the complexity of trying to change people’s habits inspired me in a different way. I decided to make a positive impact on people's lives by helping companies create healthier, cleaner-label products.

But how did I get here? 

I spent many years leading product development and consumer education for a global company that specialized in creating highly technical nutritional products and better-for-you snacks designed for children. I can attest that nothing is harder than designing products for children - a group that is extremely picky and not very good at sharing constructive feedback. As one of the first employees to join the company, my team and I built a brand, developed 8+ product lines, and set up production in the United States, Europe, and Asian-Pacific Region. We found success both online and through traditional retail. Coming from a startup environment I have operated under the most challenging and high pressure situations in the industry. As a consultant, I have had the opportunity to collaborate on a diverse number of consumer packaged goods,ranging from food to skincare. I possess the expertise required to lead you through the development process. I excel at streamlining processes, finding creative solutions, and optimizing products to accelerate your brand’s growth.

I'm committed to being your trusted partner on this journey, ensuring that your food product not only meets industry standards but also stands out in the market, generating the success and recognition it deserves.