Chef Yuval Ben Neriah Joins Kayama Foods’ Advisory Board

An Influential Partnership Set to Reshape Plant-Based Food Innovation

Gad Harris, Yuval Ben Neriah, Anna Sliozberg

Kayama Foods proudly announces the appointment of acclaimed Chef Yuval Ben Neriah to its Advisory Board. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to transform the food system through cutting-edge plant-based fats that deliver on performance, sustainability, and sensory excellence.

Chef Yuval Ben Neriah is one of Israel’s most celebrated culinary figures, best known for founding “Taizu” and “a”, two of Tel Aviv’s most renowned restaurants. His approach—blending high-end culinary artistry with a research-driven mindset—has earned him accolades such as multiple “Best Resturant  Awards” by Time Out Tel Aviv and recognition across the international food scene such as "MENA 50 BEST".

"We're thrilled to welcome Chef Yuval to Kayama Foods’ Advisory Board," said Anna Sliozberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Kayama Foods. "His deep understanding of flavour, texture, and food design perfectly complements our technological vision. With Yuval’s guidance, we’re excited to further refine our products and ensure they exceed expectations—not just in performance, but in culinary appeal."

Kayama Foods: Rethinking Fat for a Better Future

Founded by Anna Sliozberg and Gad Harris, Kayama Foods has developed a novel plant-based fat that offers food manufacturers a fully functional, healthy, and cost-effective solution, without compromising on taste or texture. the fat is cholesterol-free, clean-label, E-free, and can reduce saturated fat by up to 90%.

A Culinary-Centered Collaboration

Chef Ben Neriah brings over 20 years of experience to Kayama. As an advisor, he will contribute to product development and sensorial validation, ensuring that Kayama’s fats deliver not only technical performance but also the rich, satisfying experience expected by chefs and consumers alike.

“As an ingredient-tech company, our R&D process cannot stop in the lab”, said Gad Harris, Co-Founder & CTO. “It is crucial for us to understand how our ingredient behaves in final food applications. Collaborating with Chef Ben Neriah will introduce a unique culinary perspective.”

“This collaboration is a natural fit,” said Chef Yuval Ben Neriah. “Kayama’s commitment to sustainability and innovation resonates with my own approach to food. I look forward to helping shape products that inspire the next generation of culinary creativity while supporting a healthier planet.”

Driving Food Innovation Forward

Kayama Foods has participated in leading FoodTech programs such as MassChallenge, ProVeg Incubator, StartLife and EIT and received a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) in 2024. With Chef Yuval joining the Advisory Board, Kayama is poised to accelerate its applications development and go-to-market strategy, deepening its impact in the global shift toward a healthier and more sustainable food system.