Brady Franklin
Innovation + Technical Strategy
Brady Franklin is a technical strategist and process engineer specializing in the intersection of food science, market intelligence, and scalable manufacturing technology. At Mesh Food Labs, he leads technical architecture and process optimization, ensuring that complex formulations are engineered for both commercial viability and manufacturing precision. With a background that bridges software development and food process engineering, Brady implements data-driven methodologies—such as thermal mapping, shear analysis, and delta-T modeling—to de-risk the transition from benchtop to large-scale production. His expertise in market analysis and technical feasibility helps brands navigate the complexities of product-market fit, providing the analytical backbone necessary to turn ambitious concepts into successful, retail-ready products.
Expertise
- Process Engineering
- Thermal Mapping
- Co-Man Readiness
- Scale-Up Strategy
- Food Manufacturing
- Shear Analysis
- Tech Transfer
- Market Analysis
- Technical Architecture
- Formulation Strategy
- Data-Driven R&D
- Product-Market Fit
- Systems Automation
Publication History
Latest insights and research by Brady Franklin.
Co-Manufacturing vs. In-House Pilot: Scaling Your First Commercial Production
A strategic comparison of co-manufacturing partnerships and in-house pilot production, analyzing cost, speed-to-market, and quality control for emerging food brands.
HPP vs. UHT: Choosing the Right Pasteurization for Functional Beverages
A technical comparison of High-Pressure Processing (HPP) and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) processing, analyzing their impact on nutrient density, sensory quality, and shelf-life.
How to Perform a Viscosity Drift Analysis During Scale-Up
A technical protocol for measuring and predicting viscosity changes as food products move from the benchtop to full-scale production equipment.
How to Scale a Benchtop Beverage Formula for Commercial UHT Production
A technical protocol for transitioning beverage prototypes from lab beakers to Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) commercial lines without losing flavor or stability.
Scale-Up Physics: Maintaining Sensory Integrity During Process Tech Transfer
A technical analysis of how shear rates, thermal mass, and cooling curves impact food flavor and texture during the transition from lab to production.
The Tech Transfer Manual: Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Co-Man
A technical guide to preparing your product for large-scale manufacturing, including Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) and co-manufacturer readiness audits.
The Ultimate Co-Manufacturer Selection Checklist: How to De-Risk Your Production
A comprehensive guide and technical checklist for food brands to evaluate, audit, and select the right contract manufacturing partner.
The Realistic Food R&D Timeline: From Concept to Retail Shelf
A technical roadmap for food product development, detailing the duration of formulation, scale-up, and shelf-life validation phases to ensure on-time commercial launches.
The Pilot Plant Survival Guide: A Technical Scale-Up Checklist
A comprehensive technical checklist for transitioning food products from lab to pilot plant, focusing on process parameters, data collection, and risk mitigation.