Unlocking the Future of Flavor
Our expert team of chefs, culinary leaders, mixologists, and food service operators are passionate about unlocking the future of food and beverage in the CPG, Commercial, and Non-Commercial sectors.
Our Services
We combine trend forecasting, market research, and product development to create successful products driven by strategy, innovation, and insights.
Menu and
Product Development
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F&B Recipe Development
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Concept Ideation
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CPG Development and Testing
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Industry Trends
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Food Styling
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Content & Photography
Culinary Support
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Brand Activations
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Culinary Immersions
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Event Planning
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Tradeshow Culinary Support
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Business Development Presentations
Operations
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Training & Launch Support
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Ingredient & Vendor Sourcing
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Onsite Operations
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Purchasing Negotiations
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Equipment and Technology Audits
About Mad Honey
We are proud to work with diverse clients from all over the food and beverage industry.
We are your partner to take ideas from concept to reality and help you navigate the challenges of the F&B industry.
We have helped startups and established brands of all sizes push towards innovation. We have a deep understanding of the non-commercial, CPG, and QSR sectors, and we know what it takes to create products that achieve success.
We work with our clients to understand their goals, their target audience, and their budget. And together, we develop a custom plan to help them achieve their goals.
We are always looking for new and exciting ways to use our skills and experience to help our clients succeed. We are passionate about the food and beverage industry, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the world.
Meet the Team
Our team of expert Chefs, Mixologists and Industry Leaders are dedicated to working closely with you to unleash your full potential.
Founder & Strategist, Culinary
Ian Ramirez
Specializes in:
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Colleges & Universities
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Business & Industry
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Health Care
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Private Clubs/Conference Centers
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CPG
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QSR
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Brand Activations
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Business Development
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Culinary Immersions
Council Member, Culinary
Nicholas Gonring
Specializes in:
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Broadliner Supply Chain Logistics
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CPG
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Trends Forecasting
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Exercise Science and Nutrition
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Airline and In-Flight Innovation
Council Member, Mixologist
Joshua-Peter (J.P.) Smith
Specializes in:
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Beverage Programs & Ideation
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Bar Layout & Design
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Training & Immersions
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Beverage Recipe Development
Council Member, Pastry Chef
Nutrition and Product Development
Stacy Mirabello
Specializes in:
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Baking and pastry arts — deep understanding of technique, formulation, and innovation
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Innovative food product development
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Nutrition science, integrated into both culinary and confectionery applications.
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Designing and delivering industry-aligned training and professional development.
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Bridging culinary creativity with food technology, ensuring practical, real-world application.
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Developing continuing education programs that meet current industry standards and future demands.
Council Member - Experiential Designer
Shannon Alette Krol
Specializes in:
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Event Design - Concept & Logistics
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Supper Clubs, Salons, & Curated Gatherings
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Merging Art, Ritual, & Hospitality
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Large-Scale Festivals & Pop-Up Production
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Curating Atmosphere & Energy for Spaces & Experiences
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Council Member, Artist, & Speaker
Mattias Dylan Horseman
Specializes in:
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Speaking engagements that spark creativity, elevate consciousness, and inspire a reimagining of culture
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Innovative growth strategies aligning inner transformation with external success
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Sparking creative marketing ideation and brand strategy as a creative catalyst.
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Executive in Resonance (XIR): embedding within organizations as a thought partner,
tuning into culture to guide alignment and creativity -
Cultivating cultures that care through workplace wellbeing
