Antoinette Bruno

About

Strategic Consultant | Food Industry Leader | ESG & Growth AdvisorI help food and beverage brands scale, innovate, and drive meaningful social and environmental impact. With 25+ years in the industry, I specialize in commercial strategy, ESG integration, and building influential chef and industry relationships.Industry Leadership & ExpertiseAs CEO & Editor-in-Chief of StarChefs, I spent two decades deeply embedded in the food world, building one of the strongest networks of top chefs and foodservice professionals. I’ve worked with leading brands to: * Build foodservice strategies that resonate with chefs and industry leaders * Launch new products and create impactful marketing and brand campaigns * Develop lasting relationships with key culinary professionalsMy Rolodex runs deep, and I have a proven track record of helping brands like Angostura, Breville-Polyscience, CA Walnuts, Corto Olive Oil, Jade Range, Laura Chenel, Mercer Culinary, Minor’s Foodservice, Mushroom Council, Niman Ranch, ProChile, PromPeru, Rational, Steelite, Symrise, Wines from Spain, and Vitamix connect with the right industry players and successfully go to market.As Chief Commercial Officer at Upcycled Foods, Inc., I led business strategy and growth for a B2B startup transforming food waste into novel ingredients—backed by Molson Coors, Griffith Foods, and Barilla.I also serve as a non-executive director and chairwoman for hospitality and tourism organizations, providing strategic guidance, risk management, and corporate governance.Consulting ServicesNow available on a consulting basis, I help food and beverage brands, startups, and investors with:* Foodservice & ESG Strategy* Chef & Industry Relationships* Fundraising (Series A & B)* Business Growth & Turnarounds* Marketing & Brand Strategy* Digital & Social Media Campaigns* Product Ideation & Launch* Market Research & Consumer InsightsIf you’re looking for expert guidance at the intersection of food, sustainability, and business growth, let’s connect.