Einerhand Science & Innovation is an independent nutrition science consultancy supporting food, ingredient, and nutrition companies in translating robust science into meaningful, credible, and commercially relevant health solutions. We work at the intersection of scientific evidence, innovation strategy, and regulatory reality—helping companies make confident decisions in complex and highly scrutinized markets.

Founded in 2015, Einerhand Science & Innovation has supported clients across the globe, including Europe and the UK, the United States, China, Brazil, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Our clients range from innovative start-ups to established multinational companies operating in infant nutrition, medical nutrition, functional foods, food ingredients, supplements, and specialized nutrition across life stages.

An established consultancy with a global perspective

Over the past decade, Einerhand Science & Innovation has built a strong reputation as a trusted scientific partner for companies navigating innovation in health-driven food and nutrition categories. Our work spans early-stage strategy through to regulatory-ready substantiation, supporting:

• Health and nutrition strategy development

• Evidence-based product and ingredient innovation

• Scientific substantiation and dossier development

• Health-claim feasibility and regulatory alignment

• Translation of complex science into clear, defensible value propositions

Our international experience allows us to combine deep scientific rigor with a practical understanding of regional regulatory frameworks, market expectations, and cultural differences in health perception.

Scientific leadership grounded in industry experience

Einerhand Science & Innovation is led by Dr. Sandra Einerhand, founder and principal consultant. With more than 25 years of experience at the interface of nutrition science, innovation, and business, Sandra has held senior scientific and innovation roles in multinational food and ingredient companies as well as assistant and associate professorship positions in academia. 

Her expertise spans:

• Early life and pediatric nutrition

• Digestive and gut health science

• Lipids, proteins, biotics, and emerging bioactives

• Health-claim substantiation and regulatory strategy

• Science-to-business translation

This background enables a pragmatic yet critical approach: scientifically robust, commercially realistic, and designed to withstand regulatory and external scrutiny. For more detailed biography of Sandra Einerhand, please have a look at the below list or at the linkedin site and/or the research gate site.