Michael Nelson has extensive experience in the food service industry, holding various managerial roles over more than two decades. Currently serving as Senior Manager and Operations Manager at The National Food Lab, Inc. since July 2015, Michael previously worked as General Manager-Consultant at French Meadow Bakery & Cafe and as Assistant General Manager at 6Smith. Additionally, Michael has held General Manager positions at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar and Doolittles Woodfire Grill, along with several assistant managerial roles at restaurants such as Crosby's Kitchen and Cafe Ba Ba Reeba. Early career experience includes bartending and bar management at establishments like Lord Fletchers and Chevy's. Michael graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1995.
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The National Food Lab: Innovation for the Food & Beverage Industry
Welcome to The National Food Lab, where we specialize in innovative product development and research and development consultancy services. Our team of experts combines the capabilities of three industry leaders - The National Food Lab, International Food Network, and Food Perspectives - to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients. We serve a wide range of industries, including food, beverage/alcohol, supplements/CBD, pet food, packaging (food, beverage, and clinical), personal care, and home care, leveraging our extensive experience to provide unmatched insights and strategies tailored to meet our clients' unique needs. At The National Food Lab, we're not just in the business of creating products - we create experiences. We understand the ever-changing landscape of the food and beverage industry, and our team stays ahead of the curve by using cutting-edge technology and research to develop products that meet consumers' evolving needs. Our clients' success is at the heart of everything we do. From ideation to commercialization, we work hand-in-hand with them to provide customized solutions that ensure their products stand out in the market. By collaborating with The National Food Lab, our clients can rest assured that they will have a partner that is committed to their success and passionate about improving health and changing lives. So why choose The National Food Lab? Because we're more than just a consultancy - we're your partner in success. We're dedicated to helping you create products that exceed your customers' expectations while staying true to your brand's values. By choosing The National Food Lab, you'll have a partner that is committed to making the world a better, healthier place, one product at a time.