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Meet Denise Dean, Your Product Partner.

For three decades Denise has turned bold ideas into market‑ready products across snacks, beverages, sauces, and supplements. A food scientist by training and entrepreneur at heart, she blends rigorous R&D with practical business savvy.

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Why Clients Choose Denise

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  • Science‑backed expertise – Deep knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and regulatory rules.

  • Hands‑on approach – On the floor during pilot runs and commercial trials.

  • Results‑driven mindset – Projects delivered on time, on budget, on spec.

Meet the Dean Group Team

  • A middle-aged woman with dark brown hair stands outdoors in a park, crossing her arms, wearing a sleeveless red dress with circular patterns, and looking confidently into the distance. There are trees and green grass in the background on a sunny day.

    Denise Dean

    FOUNDER, HEAD FOOD SCIENTIST

    A seasoned veteran with over three decades of expertise in product development, our Head of R&D leads with unparalleled industry insight and innovation.

  • A young woman with red hair, wearing a light-colored top and layered necklaces, standing outdoors near a tree with green grass and a park in the background.

    Cayla Dean

    ASSISTANT

    Cayla keeps projects organized and compliant, specializing in Nutrition Facts Panels and supporting client communication. Also, she built this website (:

  • A young man with dark, curly hair and a beard stands smiling in a park with trees and lush green grass, leaning against a large tree trunk.

    Tom Mahar

    LAB TECHNICIAN

    Tom prepares samples and assists with formula development. When you taste your delicious product samples, know that Tom likely made them!

We’re a small, hands‑on group that partners directly with founders and brands from concept to scale. You’ll always know who’s on your project—and you can reach us anytime.

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