Eleni “Ellie” Kardaras
SENIOR CATEGORY ANALYST
Eleni “Ellie” Kardaras is responsible for analysis of retail and foodservice market data to identify actionable insights to support GFI’s work and educate the alternative protein industry.
Areas of expertise: consumer insights, food innovation, market analytics, food science
Ellie uses she/her pronouns.
Ellie joined GFI after 10+ years in sensory, insights, and innovation roles across several CPG and foodservice companies. Previously, she helped Philz Coffee launch new plant-based beverages and supported Petco’s sustainability and animal welfare missions. Ellie has a degree in chemistry from Bryn Mawr College and earned a master’s degree in food science at the University of California, Davis.
