About Us
Take a seat and let us tell you our story
We are die-hard sourcerers (yep, it’s a word) who are willing to do whatever it takes to find the magical ingredient you’re looking for.
We’ve sourced ingredients from across the globe and spent our lives improving supply chains for some of America’s favorite brands.
But where did it all begin? When we’d had up to here with the shortcomings of the industry.
Our Leadership
The start of something truly exceptional
As COO of Nuts.com, Eran watched as vendors changed up pricing, quality, and lead times on a whim. With so much at stake, he knew there had to be a better way. He partnered with fellow Nuts.com alumni Aalap to start Ingredient Brothers, a company that is data-informed but relationship-driven.
Our founders saw firsthand how much time and money was being wasted on dealing with sub-par suppliers.
Now they’re on a mission to create the supplier they always dreamed of finding.
Aalap Patel
Chief Operating Officer
A New Jersey native, Aalap moved with his parents to their hometown in India. He spent his college years working in the local textile manufacturing sector.
In 2015, he moved back to Jersey to join Carlo’s Bake Shop. He then spent time at Marley Spoon. Here he was tasked with building out a just-in-time vendor model to support their explosive growth.
In 2017, Aalap joined Eran at Nuts.com, where he worked to re-energize their highest-performing product categories and drove significant margin improvements and SKU expansion.
In 2020, Aalap took an opportunity to run operations for Simply Gum. He successfully navigated through COVID and the aftereffect, having to rapidly double capacity as they launched their products into Target and other major retail chains.
Fun Fact: Aalap has a passion for vintage British motorcycles, gardening & woodworking
Eran Mizrahi
Chief Executive Officer
Eran grew up watching his father grow a successful import business that was built on integrity and customer service.
A South African transplant, Eran started his career at Deloitte. From there, he came to New York to pursue his MBA at Columbia ’14.
Eran was an early employee at Plated, where he focused on building planning and sourcing programs. The team’s collective efforts led to a $300M sale to Albertsons.
He then went on to join Nuts.com, one of the world’s largest nuts and specialty ingredient e-commerce companies. He was quickly elevated to COO and quadrupled the company’s capacity to support growth in 2020.
Fun Fact: Eran took a gap during college to attend culinary school, where he solidified his love of food.
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Our Team
Solving today’s supply chain requires a truly global team
We have team members in the USA, Colombia, Argentina, South Africa, and the Philippines.
Joshah Chua
Sourcing Manager
Josh is an Industrial Engineer working in the Food Industry, sourcing various products from around the world and establishing partnerships with suppliers. As Sourcing Manager, Joshah takes on locating and partnering with different suppliers to make their products readily available for all our customers. Fun fact: Joshah enjoys playing the cello, baking bread, and surfing in his free time.
Jaclyn Gallardo
Sourcing Manager
Jac has been in the supply chain industry for over 15 years, sourcing items and establishing partnerships with various suppliers globally. As the Sourcing Manager, Jaclyn defines and implements sourcing strategies by analyzing market situations of assigned categories and stakeholder requirements to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership, ensuring supply and supplier relationship management. Fun fact: when Jaclyn visits the US, the one thing she craves the most is Panda Express!
Tanna gonzalez
Head of Global Sourcing
From the Philippines, Tanna’s career in supply chain started when she took her MBA in Hong Kong. An internship at a chemical company turned into a new passion of growing her knowledge across the supply chain. Since then she has worked across different industries and managed different teams (chemical, logistics and manufacturing). What she loves about operations is how collaboration directly correlates to tangible impact and value. Being part of the Sourcing Team lets her do exactly that!
Anthony Joseph Cabrera
Sourcing Specialist
AJ holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, with experience in handling end-to-end supply chain as a category manager for eggs and processed chicken at one of the top restaurant companies in the said country. Fun fact: During high school, AJ spent an unhealthy amount of time playing League of Legends.
Gio Franza
Sourcing Specialist
As a Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of the Philippines, Gio’s passion for supply chain stems from understanding its significance in contributing to a company’s operability and profitability. He has a background in the downstream supply chain wherein he ensures on-time and in-full delivery of orders, which results in excellent customer experience. As a Sourcing Specialist, he leverages his various experiences while simultaneously building on knowledge from best industry practices to optimize the supplier onboarding process. Fun fact: Gio loves playing video games; he plays Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Mobile Legends during his free time.”
Rayee Limbo
Sourcing Specialist
Rayee is a recent licensed chemical engineer however her journey into supply chain was inspired by her exposure to various chemical process industries and organizational work during her undergraduate. The challenges posed by the pandemic sparked new passions for her, particularly in cooking and gardening. She is drawn to ingredient brothers not only because of these newfound interests and hobbies but also due to her commitment to adding value to businesses. Fun fact: She does digital embroidery and loves to explore photography
Franco Palmisano
Sourcing Manager
Fran has 12 years of experience in the supply chain across various industries and roles, where he has excelled in developing networks, engaging suppliers, crafting effective strategies, and identifying opportunities to address the numerous challenges he has encountered. He believes that his master’s degree in finance complements his supply chain expertise, enabling him to gain a profound understanding of the dynamics between operations and value addition. Fun fact: Fran is a devoted CrossFit enthusiast; he is always immersed in a good book, and what he enjoys the most is spending quality time with friends and family.
karina strobelt
Sourcing Manager
Karina is an Argentinian Procurement & Supply Chain professional who lived in Brazil and developed a sound knowledge of supply markets across LATAM. With 20 years of experience within different FMCG markets, Pharma, and recently sustainable products, she is a “believer” in the power of relationships as strong supplier partnerships are the foundations of a resilient supply chain. As Sourcing Manager, she is focused on developing category strategies, streamlining processes, and tackling complex supply chain issues while optimizing costs. Fun fact: Karina has diverse interests like NLP, Bach flowers, and anthroposophy, and a couple of years ago she went on a 10-day Vipassana program!
Keyn Tuzon
Sourcing Manager
Keyn is from the Philippines with a degree in Nutrition. She passed the registered Nutritionist-Dietitian licensure exam last 2015. Her career is focused on food service and retail, starting when she joined one of the well-known retailers in the Philippines. Since then, Keyn has been leading new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in cross-functional team setup. She specializes in Purchasing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Product Development. Fun fact: she adores cute stuff and in her free time, she either goes couch surfing with her Nintendo Switch, crafting, or calmly holding her breath while freediving.
Rhiza Guevarra
Senior Global Food Safety Manager
Rhiza has been in the food industry for more than a decade, specifically in food safety and quality assurance. As a Senior Food Safety Manager, she is responsible for making sure that the specialty ingredients we supply are safe, of excellent quality, legal, and authentic in accordance with the regulations and customer standards. Fun fact: aside from English and Filipino, she can speak 3 regional Philippine languages fluently.
Vanessa Balagot
Food Safety Analyst
Van is an Industrial Engineer who has worked for various companies to implement continuous improvement initiatives. As the Food Safety Analyst, Vanessa ensures that identified key suppliers are 100% audited for Responsible Sourcing Standards. Fun fact: Vanessa was named a centennial baby because she was born on the 100th anniversary of the Philippines’ independence.
krizella pascua
Food Safety Specialist
Zella has been working in the food industry for the past five years in the field of quality assurance for an airline catering. She ensured that all meals served on flights conformed to strict safety and hygiene standards, with a particular focus on microbiological safety. This involved rigorous testing and analysis of food samples to prevent any potential risks or contamination. She developed a keen eye for detail and cultivated a deep understanding of the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in the airline catering industry. Fun fact: She is left-handed, a fitness enthusiast, loves spontaneous travels, and appreciates various forms of creative expression such as painting, photography, and music.
Allyza Joyce Hernandez
Food Safety Specialist
Ally is a Food Engineer with experience in Research and Development, Quality Control/Quality Assurance. She handled various raw materials and also led the supplier audit, and documentation control teams. As a Food Safety Specialist, Allyza is responsible for ensuring that all suppliers of our specialty ingredients comply with international standards. Fun fact: Allyza was terrible at Chemistry in high school, so she chose a course with lots of Chemistry to challenge herself instead of Journalism.
Pedro José Diller
Global Supply Chain Senior Manager
Pedro has a degree in international business. He has a background as an Import manager at a company in Argentina that has grown ten times since his arrival. Pedro has experience in imports, purchasing, and logistics. In his role, he determines the strategy and process to ensure the goods arrive at the expected times at the lowest costs possible. Fun fact: Pedro is a sports lover. He plays Padel, Squash, and Golf!
Melanie Ruiz
Logistics Specialist
Mel is a seasoned international business professional with a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. She has extensive expertise in global trade, transport operations, and customer service. Throughout her career, Melanie has successfully managed end-to-end operations while ensuring quality, timely delivery, and excellent service standards. Fun fact: Melanie enjoys traveling, reading books and doing Yoga.
kristel marquez
Demand and Supply Planning Specialist
Kristel is a Manufacturing Engineer and has been working for the past 8 years in the food and beverage industry. She specializes in production and supply planning for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods and manages inventory stock levels across various distribution channels. She was able to pursue her master’s degree in management engineering while balancing her professional career at FMCG companies.
Fun fact: She grew up on a farm, where she developed her love for nature and animals. She is also a part-time college professor.
Julieta Borys
Purchasing Specialist
Julieta is an industrial engineer with professional experience in the chemical & oil industries. Working for major US companies, she gained insights into diverse market needs while strengthening supplier relationships. Juli thrives in dynamic work environments, motivated by new challenges and opportunities to expand her expertise. She is now keen to bring her analytical skills to the food industry. Fun fact: Juli is a passionate traveler, loves immersing herself in local traditions and cuisines when exploring new cultures. In her free time, she enjoys reading a wide variety of books.
Nayla Videla
Import Specialist
Nayla is an international business professional with a Master’s in International Trade Management and over a decade of expertise in international logistics and the development of international markets. She has dedicated more than six years to the food industry, demonstrating a strong motivation for tackling challenges and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. Nayla thrives in dynamic environments where she can leverage her skills to build positive and enduring professional relationships. Additionally, she imparts her knowledge by teaching an International Logistics course at the University. Fun fact: Nayla loves traveling and immersing herself in new cultures, with a particular fondness for exploring their cuisines. She recently spent six months in China learning Mandarin
Lucia Milstein
Customer Service Analyst
With prior experience in the food industry and a background in collaborative work with customers, Lucia is a food engineering student close to graduating, with just her thesis project currently underway focusing on developing eco-friendly, disposable, and biodegradable tableware made from brewery waste (spent grain). She’s passionate about sustainability and environmental conservation. In her free time, she enjoys running, walking her dog, and savoring a cup of coffee. Fun fact: Lu has taken a course in macrobiotic cooking.
Francisco Schiariti
Senior Manager Sales
Fran has over 15 years of experience working in sales and marketing roles in Consulting and Consumer Goods Companies. He has a great passion for understanding the client’s needs and delivering the best solution. He has great analytical and business skills and believes that customer satisfaction and efficient service is the key to success. Fun fact: Fran loves playing football and running, playing with his kids, and going out with friends and family.
Emilce Arroyo
Account Manager
With over 12 years of experience in customer service and sales, Emi is obsessed with customer satisfaction and constantly strives to find the best solutions for her clients. She is a proactive, results-driven professional who is easygoing and an amazing team player with leadership skills. Throughout her career, her focus on relationship-building and problem-solving has enabled her to drive customer loyalty, retention, and growth for the companies she has worked for. Fun fact: Emi loves cooking and traveling with her son Joaquin.
Josefina Barcellona
Account Manager
Josefina, a graduate in Business Administration and a Project Manager is a challenge enthusiast who enjoys working at fast-growing companies and building positive relationships while working. With over 4 years of experience in the food industry, she has demonstrated skills in managing KPIs, sales, and human resources. Her focus on process optimization, effective sales strategies, and fostering a productive work environment makes her a valuable asset for any company in the food industry and beyond. Fun fact: Jose lived in Australia for almost two years after finishing university. She is passionate about music and really enjoys going to concerts.
Julieta Moreno
Account Manager
Julieta is an international lawyer with a deep-rooted passion for the food industry. Her commitment to this field is so profound that she holds not only a degree in law but also one in food technology. Julieta has thrived in client-facing and operational roles throughout her career, placing the client at the center of every decision. Currently, Julieta serves as our Account Manager, bringing her experience from the international HR industry, where she excelled in customer experience management on a global scale. Fun fact: Juli tends to a small olive grove in the mountain region of Mendoza, Argentina. In her spare time, she crafts satirical texts, offering a humorous insight into her life as a dedicated working mom.
Victoria Albornoz
Account Manager
Victoria is a passionate food engineer with over 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. She has focused on production and has developed her expertise in quality and performance management, process control, and sustainability. Her inspiration is to make a positive impact on the food industry by helping create delicious and sustainable products through innovative solutions. She has also worked in people management and loves creating collaborative and dynamic work environments. Fun fact: Vicky is attending culinary school to become a chef, she loves making homemade artisanal cheeses to share with friends and family. In her free time, she loves to be at the farm around her horses
Santiago Romero
Account Manager
Santiago has a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology with a Master’s Degree in Olive Oils and it’s production. He previously worked in the food world, mainly in the commercial and purchasing areas. Santiago has also developed and launched his own natural sports supplements business for over 2 years. Fun fact: Santi is an enthusiast of Neuroscience and Nutrition, and a lover of Argentinian Sundays with football, friends, and “asados”.
Hazel Fabay
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Hazel is an accomplished Industrial Engineer with a focus on driving continuous improvement and optimizing processes in various industries such as IT, BPO, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering. With expertise in process documentation ensuring compliance with ISO/TS16949 standards, Hazel is experienced in evaluating production capabilities and implementing cost-effective solutions. Moreover, she holds certifications including ISO 9001:2015 Internal Quality Auditor, Process Mapping and Streamlining, 5s Practitioner, and Lean Six Sigma at various levels and has ongoing Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training. Fun fact: Hazel loves traveling, she finds joy in exploring new destinations and immersing herself in diverse cultures.
Fel Palapo
Project Manager
Fel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and earned some accounting and management units from the University of the Philippines. Fel is an experienced Project Manager. A Certified Greenbelt Six Sigma, Certified LEAN Master and a PMP certified. Fel is also a Scrum Practitioner (she gets what a sprint is and how to hold people accountable). Fel has worked on various projects in Engineering, manufacturing, IT, website development, eCommerce, and Product Development. Fun fact: Fel loves to travel and has traveled to Korea and Taiwan alone.
Gustavo Viramonte
M&A Senior Associate
Gustavo is an industrial engineer holding a master’s degree in Finance, with additional exchange studies in Germany and Norway. He began his professional journey working as a business consultant in EY, contributing to numerous supply chain projects in Argentina and Brazil. He then transitioned to Private Equity, gaining expertise in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. In his PE role, he excelled in buy-side analysis, fundraising, and investor relations. Fun fact: In his free time, he is passionate about golf and kitesurfing, and enjoys getting together with his lifelong friends.
Javier Sortheix
Senior Product Manager
Javi has been in agriculture for the last 10 years, implementing and developing software solutions for management control and economic result. He has studied Business Management and specialized as an IT Product Owner. His experience brings him to be responsible for our internal software and process control across different areas. Fun fact: Javi loves horses and enjoys mountain trails. He’s also a sports fan, practicing some Football (soccer) and Rugby.
Florencia Loreti
Product Engineer
Flor has been working in the IT and Software industry for several years now both as a Project Manager and a Software Developer. With an Industrial Engineering background she is passionate about user experience, developing high-quality products and continuous improvement. She also spends time exploring the dynamics of effective teamwork and uncovering the strategies and techniques that empower teams to excel. Fun fact: Flor a botanical and ashtanga yoga lover. She enjoys meeting new places and taking long walks.
Agustina Branz
Senior Marketing Manager
Agus is a curious person who seeks to learn and add value to each project in which she’s involved. Since earning her Business Economics degree, Agus has been working on business development in different industries (finance, fashion, agro, metal cards, and now ingredients!) in Argentina, the UK, and the US. She believes in the power of virtuous ecosystems and collaboration. As Senior Marketing Manager, Agus oversees the content and communication strategy across all channels, while tracking KPIs for performance optimization. Fun fact: she loves sailing, running, skiing, and singing!
Lucille Raterta
Marketing Specialist
With a Cum Laude degree in biology and experience as a research assistant, Lucille combines her analytical and detail-oriented background with expertise in talent acquisition and HR as a former Team Lead. Lucille’s diverse experiences allow her to provide a fresh perspective to her role as a Marketing Specialist at Ingredient Brothers. Fun fact: Lucille loves the ocean and is a certified scuba diver and free diver. She also has a tattoo on her arm of Aman Sinaya, the Philippine goddess of the sea.
Amogelang Ntjakata
Marketing Analyst
Amo grew up in sunny Johannesburg, South Africa where she discovered her passion for Biology and plants. This led her to complete some coursework in Agronomy and the Transport and logistics field. Now, Amo is starting her career at Ingredient Brothers, excited to bring everything to a full circle. She hopes to learn new skills while being part of the team. Fun fact: She loves to read romance novels
josefina polito grane
Head of People
Jose has more than 15 years of corporate experience working in the People area. She is highly motivated by challenges and the possibility of creating meaningful working experiences. She is passionate about personal and career development. Jose is also a coach, and yoga and meditation instructor. Fun fact: She has a small aromatherapy and artisanal soap business and she enjoys dancing with her 2-year-old boy.
Rocio Llana
Learning & Development Analyst
Rocío holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature and Education. She has experience in consulting companies, where she served as an instructional designer, trainer, and experience consultant. Additionally, she is a psychological counselor and is committed to living by the values in which she was trained: empathy, congruence, and acceptance. With a focus on communication and user experience, she considers herself a constant learner in various fields, including writing, teaching, and UX/UI and graphic design. Fun fact: Ro enjoys acting and takes theatre classes on weekends.