Who we are
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We are a New Zealand-based company that provides food businesses and manufacturers the opportunity to access highly qualified professional food technologists without needing to pay a full-time salary or high corporate prices.
Director, Principle Consultant
Lily Liu, PhD
Our founder, Dr Lily Liu, is the driving force behind our company's success. She is a food technology expert with a proven track record of success. With over a decade of experience in food innovation, Dr. Liu has the vision and expertise to turn your product into a market leader.
But Dr. Liu's skills don't stop at product development. As a food engineering expert, she has successfully managed large-scale CAPEX projects, including the installation of over $1 million worth of processing equipment. This technical expertise, coupled with her extensive experience in product commercialisation, gives her the unique ability to take your business to new heights.
Don't just take our word for it - Dr. Liu's track record speaks for itself. With a proven track record of launching successful products in the food industry, you can trust her to make your business a success. So why wait? Let Dr. Liu's expertise work for you and take your product to the top.
Honorary Chief Sensory Advisor
Kevin Kantono, PhD
As our Honorary Chief Sensory Advisor, Dr Kevin Kantono, brings a wealth of academic and commercial experience in sensory and consumer research to the table. His expertise in multisensory product design, consumer liking drivers, and sensory optimization makes TLL the perfect partner for businesses looking to improve their products.
He currently sits as an editorial board member in one of the most prestigious sensory and consumer journals – Food Quality and Preference. In addition, he is an Honorary Research Associate with Auckland University of Technology in the Department of Food Science.
He enjoys providing data-driven solutions to business challenges in the user and product experience context.
Why Us
When it comes to food science, food processing, and sensory and consumer science, there's no one better to turn to than our team of experts. With over 60 scientific publications and key technical leadership roles in global food organisations, our team has a proven track record of success. We have launched numerous game-changing products into the global food market and have established ourselves as experts at multiple manufacturing sites in New Zealand and the EU.
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We're friendly, approachable, and care about your ideas and goals – we want to see you succeed just as much as we want to look good.
When you partner with us, you'll have access to cutting-edge technology, innovative ideas, and resources. We work efficiently to bring your ideas to life quickly and cost-effectively. Choose us and watch your project succeed with the help of our world-class food technology consulting services.
The brands we worked on
in previous projects and roles
