With over 38 years of experience in food processing and safety systems, Mr. NLB Pantulu is one of India’s most respected food safety consultants. From dairy and meat to RTE foods, cereals, sauces, and cold chains, he has worked with brands like ITC, Saras, and Mother Dairy — as well as global institutions like IFC and the World Bank.
A certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor and expert trainer, he offers regulatory compliance, HACCP audits, ISO implementation, SOP systems, and end-to-end plant setup support.
Industries Served
Industry Experience that Spans the Supply Chain
2023 – Present
NDDB – Dairying Through Cooperatives, India
International Food Safety Expert
Strengthening food safety in 32 milk cooperatives.
HACCP setup, risk assessment & training.
Food safety improvement modules & impact studies.
Chief Executive Officer
Converted 300 Ha farm to organic production.
Set up maize processing (50 MTPD) & aquaculture.
Built farmer training programs & market linkages.
2023
Sree Plc, Zambia
2022
National Sustainable Spice Program, India
Master Trainer
Trained FPOs on organic farming & spice processing.
Strengthened farmer-to-market connections.
Collaborated with World Spice Organization & partners.
Senior Consultant
Led Operation Greens, benefitting 10,500 farmers.
Managed millet project for women FPOs.
Drafted & implemented AP Food Processing Policy.
2018 – 2022
AP Food Processing Society, India
2019 – 2022
IFC World Bank – Myanmar & Bangladesh
Food Safety Expert
Trained industry & government teams on food safety.
Implemented FSSC 22000 in processing facilities.
Developed value chains for City Mart.
Operations Manager
Built meat processing & export systems.
Established cold chain for global distribution.
2016 – 2018
Alkafil Company Ltd, Tanzania
2014 – 2016
Pran Group, Bangladesh
Consultant
Implemented BRC & FSSC 22000 across factories.
Set up corporate food safety team & new facilities.
FS & Quality Manager
Led food safety for RTE, sauces & organic products.
Developed popular QSR products like McPuff.
Strengthened supply chain & vendor quality.
2012 – 2014
Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd, India
2010 – 2012
Bakers Circle India Pvt. Ltd, India
Senior Manager
Process standardization for brands like Dominos & TGIF.
Handled customer complaints & compliance.
General Manager
Led production for meat, dairy & poultry.
Implemented HACCP & QMS to reduce losses.
2008 – 2010
Derlyn Investments Ltd, Tanzania
2003 – 2005
Padmanabha Pvt. Ltd (Dorren Meegho Namoneh Project, Iran)
Project Consultant
Managed $15M food processing project.
Established vendor-managed retail systems.
Fisheries Expert
Handled exports worth $8M annually.
Secured EU approval via HACCP compliance.
Developed Aquaculture Policy.
1999 – 2003
Ministry of Fisheries, Government of Eritrea
1998 – 1999
Avanti Feeds Ltd, India
Deputy Manager – Processing
Oversaw 6,300 MT shrimp production.
Improved supply network & GMP compliance.
Minota Foods (ITC Aqua Foods Ltd) – Technical Officer, Management Cadre.
Visakha Aqua Farms Ltd – Technical Officer.
Earlier Roles (1992 – 1995)