Episode 44: From Researcher to Retail - Building Fromage Protein Pops

In this episode of Friends of FEADies, Lindsay Toth sits down with Nuala Bobowski, food scientist and co-founder of Fromage Protein Pops, to talk about the journey from research to retail and the mindset shifts that come with building a food business.

Nuala shares how her background in food science shaped the early development of the product, but also why technical expertise alone isn’t enough to succeed in the marketplace. The conversation also explores Nuala’s experience in the Seed to Scale Accelerator, where refining her message and pitch ultimately led to winning Best Overall Pitch.

Whether you’re a scientist, product developer, or founder navigating your own transition into entrepreneurship, this episode offers honest insights into what it really takes to turn expertise into a growing food brand.