Meet the People Behind the Mission

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Founder and Managing Director of The Nutrient Gap. Passionate about making food compliance accessible and practical for businesses of all sizes, Georgina founded The Nutrient Gap in 2020 after running a successful catering business and training with the Royal Society for Public Health. Recognising that confusion around food legislation and the cost of advice were barriers for many businesses, she set out to provide straightforward, affordable compliance support.

Today, Georgina leads The Nutrient Gap in delivering cost-effective solutions for labelling, nutrition and legislative compliance, helping food and drink businesses grow with confidence. An award-winning consultant, she is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) and a Member of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (MIFST), supported by a network of qualified experts.

Product Developer and Regulatory Compliance Consultant. Kate is a food product developer with over a decade of experience in the UK food industry. She combines commercial product development experience with knowledge of ingredients, nutrition and food compliance, helping brands develop products that meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.

At The Nutrient Gap, Kate supports formulation, innovation and product development projects, while continuing to broaden her expertise in food labelling and regulatory compliance. She has a particular interest in functional and wellness-focused foods and enjoys helping businesses develop products that support healthier choices.

Senior Regulatory, Market Access and Project Consultant with over 11 years' experience working in highly regulated environments, combining commercial expertise with specialist knowledge of regulatory compliance, market access and business growth. She helps food and drink businesses navigate regulatory requirements across the UK and Europe. Alongside her consultancy work, she is actively involved in STEM outreach and is currently undertaking postgraduate studies in Food Regulatory Affairs at Ulster University.

At The Nutrient Gap, Michaela supports clients with regulatory reviews, readiness assessments and tailored market access strategies. Fluent in English and Slovak, she provides practical, commercially focused guidance to businesses operating across international markets.

Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant with 20+ years’ experience across almost every area of food regulatory affairs. He has worked with a wide range of product categories, from prepacked and functional foods to out‑of‑home offerings.

At The Nutrient Gap, he specialises in turning complex technical and legislative requirements into clear, practical guidance. He provides tailored regulatory support and has worked closely with retailers, global and challenger brands, trade associations, and regulatory authorities. His advice helps companies launch products safely, protect brand integrity, and navigate the development and implementation of effective regulatory policy.

Senior Nutrition Scientist and Regulatory Consultant with 25+ years’ experience across the food, supplements and herbals sectors. Rafe combines strong scientific expertise with practical regulatory insight, supporting UK and EU businesses with regulatory strategy, product development and compliance. His regulatory work includes Novel Foods dossier preparation for the CBD sector, Traditional Herbal Registration (THR) applications, and nutrition and health claims compliance. 

At The Nutrient Gap, he specialises in evidence review and regulatory strategy, translating complex scientific and legislative requirements into clear, workable solutions.

Alongside consultancy, Rafe has held academic and industry roles including postdoctoral research in human nutrition, university teaching, and senior product development positions. He has also managed complex, multi‑site human intervention trials in collaboration with the NHS.