# Foodconsult > Connect food ingredient suppliers with expert industry consultants and commission agents. Foodconsult is a B2B marketplace platform that helps food ingredient suppliers find qualified consultants and commission agents to expand into new geographic markets. The platform also enables consultants to discover opportunities and pitch their services to ingredient suppliers. ## What We Do Foodconsult matches: - **Suppliers** of food ingredients with **consultants and commission agents** who have local market expertise - Suppliers post "mandates" describing their ingredient and target markets - Consultants browse mandates and pitch their services - Both parties connect to establish business relationships ## For Suppliers Food ingredient suppliers can: - Post mandates to find local representatives - Describe their ingredient category and target regions - Receive pitches from qualified consultants - Review consultant profiles, experience, and proposals - Connect with experts in specific food sectors ## For Consultants & Commission Agents Industry consultants can: - Browse open mandates from ingredient suppliers - Filter by ingredient category, region, and food sector - Pitch services directly to suppliers - Build reputation through successful partnerships - Grow their client base in the food industry ## Ingredient Categories We cover all major food ingredient categories: - Emulsifiers, Stabilizers & Texturizers - Hydrocolloids & Thickening Agents - Proteins (Dairy, Plant-Based, Animal-Derived) - Flavors, Taste & Sensory Solutions - Sweeteners, Sugars & Syrups - Colors & Visual Systems - Preservatives & Antioxidants - Vitamins, Minerals & Functional Ingredients - Starches, Fibers & Carbohydrates - Dairy Ingredients & Egg Products - Oils, Fats & Lipid Systems - Cocoa, Chocolate & Confectionery Ingredients - Enzymes & Cultures - Acids, Acidulants & Buffers - Leavening & Aeration Agents - Spices, Herbs & Seasonings - Processing Aids & Technical Ingredients ## Food Sectors Consultants and mandates span all food industry sectors: - Bakery & Pastry - Dairy & Dairy Alternatives - Beverages (soft drinks, juices, functional, hot beverages) - Confectionery (chocolate, sugar confectionery) - Savory & Culinary (sauces, soups, condiments) - Snacks (extruded, chips, crackers, protein snacks) - Meat, Poultry & Seafood - Plant-Based & Alternative Proteins - Ready Meals & Convenience Foods - Sports, Medical & Specialized Nutrition - Baby Food & Infant Nutrition - Pet Food & Animal Nutrition - Food Service & HoReCa - Frozen Foods & Ice Cream - Oils, Fats & Margarines - Ethnic & Regional Foods - Organic, Clean Label & Specialty Foods ## Key Pages - /mandates - Browse open mandates from suppliers - /consultants - Find consultants and agents - /for-suppliers - Information for ingredient suppliers - /for-consultants - Information for consultants and agents - /pricing - Subscription plans and pricing - /auth - Sign up or log in ## Contact Website: https://foodconsult.akaterra.com