Ted Beyer

Ted Beyer is a highly experienced professional in product quality, scale-up, and manufacturing systems, currently contributing to Grüns since October 2025, where responsibilities include owning product quality strategy and managing scale-up readiness across the company's portfolio. Previous roles include Director of Technical Services & Quality at First Day, where oversight of product commercialization and regulatory alignment was paramount, and Sr Quality Assurance Manager at Sun-Maid Growers of California, focusing on quality and food safety across multiple co-manufacturers. Additional experience includes building quality assurance systems at Vibrant Beverage and holding various managerial positions at Skjodt-Barrett Foods and Conagra Brands. Ted Beyer holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Purdue University, an MBA in Corporate Innovation from Post University, and an Executive Certificate in Leadership from the University of Notre Dame.