Thomas Talbert

Head of Culinary, Away from Home at Kraft Heinz

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Thomas H. Talbert serves as the Head of Culinary, Away From Home at Kraft Heinz, where he spearheads a team of skilled chefs in driving creative culinary development and innovation for the foodservice industry.

With over 20 years of experience in the foodservice sector, Thomas possesses a unique blend of expertise in culinary arts, product development, and innovation strategy. His extensive background has equipped him with a deep understanding of the industry, enabling him to develop and implement effective innovation practices in collaboration with food manufacturers and foodservice operators.

As a seasoned chef and registered dietitian, Thomas has a proven track record of introducing novel culinary concepts and menu trends that have propelled innovation at prominent foodservice operators. His expertise extends to product development, sales support, and marketing strategy, which has enabled manufacturers and operators to achieve significant success in the U.S., South America, Asia, and the Caribbean.