About Us
Kerry is a highly qualified and experienced professional with over 25 years of new product development expertise in the food and complementary medicines industry. She is a qualified food technologist, naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, and researcher. Kerry’s career includes roles with a diverse range of clients and companies, such as vertically integrated farmers, start-ups, small and medium businesses, and large corporate businesses.
Throughout her career, Kerry has been instrumental in the creation and launch of thousands of iconic foods and supplements for the world's best brands. Kerry has worked on a wide array of food products including, nutritional formulas, sports foods, novel foods, functional foods, healthy snacks and bars, ambient stable foods, fresh and dehydrated dairy products, and plant-based products. Kerry also works with medicinal formats such as new therapeutic ingredients tablets, capsules, shots, and gummies.
Kerry is a passionate advocate of healthy food, holistic health, and using food-as-medicine. Her unique qualifications, experience and skill set allow her to dig deep into the science of food and medicine to research and strategise new opportunities based on emerging technologies, trends, and gaps in the market. She can also realistically design your products to meet the rigorous safety, stability, and regulatory requirements of regulatory bodies, such as Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) or The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA). Additionally, Kerry can help you decide whether to position your concept as a food or medicine.
Kerry is a well-connected industry professional. She is an active member of the Australian Institute of Food Science (AIFST), where she serves on the Queensland branch committee and belongs to two special interest groups for Consulting & Product Innovation. She is also a member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) and the Australian Traditional medicine Society (ATMS). Kerry is an active volunteer mentor for Food Tech Tasmania’s annual ‘Startupbootcamp’, a program that supports ambitious early-stage Food, Aqua or AgriTech startups.
Kerry has an immense flair for strategic innovation, deep technical expertise, and a keen eye for detail. She is used to working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment to meet your launch expectations. Her wealth of experience places her in the best position to support and guide you through your new product development journey and explore new applications and markets for your ingredients and products.
Purpose, Vision, Values
Discover my story and my journey from passion to purpose and see how my mission and values align with your vision for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Purpose
Kerry Rogers Consulting is dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into tangible products that meet market demands while promoting wellness and sustainability. Our goal is to bridge the gap between aspirations and commercial reality in the food technology and complementary medicine fields, offering a holistic approach that is grounded in science.
Vision
Our vision is to be the catalyst in fostering a healthier world through the products we help bring to market. We envision a future where every product we touch not only contributes to individual well-being but also upholds the principles of environmental stewardship and community wellness, thereby creating a healthier, more sustainable planet.
Mission
Kerry Rogers Consulting is dedicated to guiding clients through the complex journey of new product development and technical innovation. Our mission is to leverage our unique blend of expertise in food science & technology and nutritional & herbal medicine, to assist clients in creating products that are not only market-ready but also aligned with our shared values of health, sustainability, and integrity. We are committed to offering personalised, expert guidance at every stage of the process, from concept to commercialisation, to ensure that each product stands out for its quality, efficacy, and ethical considerations.
Qualifications
Bachelor in Medicine Management with Professional Honours in Complementary Medicine (BMedsMgmentProfHonsCM)
Advanced Diploma in Food Science (Technology) AdvDipFoodSc
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine & Nutritional Medicine (AdvDipNut/Nat/WHM)
Professional Memberships
Australian Institute of Food Science (AIFST)
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Naturopath & Herbalist Association Australia (NHAA)
Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Our Values