Our Story
At Snackteva, we help natural food brands scale smarter. We’re a team of seasoned operators who have built, certified, and run our own SQF-audited copacking facilities, developed leading protein bar and snack brands, and guided dozens of companies through the challenges of growth.
We partner with founders and leadership teams who are ready to strengthen their systems, improve food safety, and bring high-quality products to market at scale. From product formulation and SQF certification to operations strategy and copacker management, we bring the structure and experience needed to turn complex operations into well-run, profitable systems.
Our Story
Meet Our Team
Glenn Ward
Partner, Snackteva | Strategy, Systems & Food Safety
Glenn Ward is a strategist, systems thinker, and certified SQF Practitioner who has spent nearly three decades helping natural food brands scale responsibly. He brings a rare combination of executive insight and operational fluency, guiding founders and leadership teams to build the strategy, systems, and structure needed for sustainable growth.
As cofounder of BumbleBar, Glenn helped pioneer the clean-label snack and protein bar movement, building one of the first certified organic and sustainably-minded bar brands in the United States. He later co-founded and led CleanCopack, a certified organic and SQF-audited copacker that helped dozens of natural food brands expand from small-batch production to national distribution. Under his leadership, CleanCopack became known for values-driven manufacturing rooted in safety, consistency, and transparency.
Glenn views food safety and SQF systems as more than compliance; they’re the foundation for operational excellence. He has built and audited programs covering HACCP, traceability, and risk management, helping companies align their mission with measurable results.
At Snackteva, Glenn partners with well-funded founders and growth-stage companies to design strategies that integrate finance, operations, and brand positioning. His work often includes market strategy, site selection, organizational design, and food safety optimization for copackers and in-house manufacturing teams.
Known for his calm, analytical approach and deep understanding of systems, Glenn helps brands turn complexity into clarity. He brings structure, accountability, and insight to every stage of growth, ensuring that values-driven companies can scale with confidence.
Glenn Ward
Partner, Snackteva | Strategy, Systems & Food SafetyGlenn Ward is a strategist, systems thinker, and certified SQF Practitioner who has spent nearly three decades helping natural food brands scale responsibly. He brings a rare combination of executive insight and operational fluency, guiding founders and leadership teams to build the strategy, systems, and structure needed for sustainable growth.
As cofounder of BumbleBar, Glenn helped pioneer the clean-label snack and protein bar movement, building one of the first certified organic and sustainably-minded bar brands in the United States. He later co-founded and led CleanCopack, a certified organic and SQF-audited copacker that helped dozens of natural food brands expand from small-batch production to national distribution. Under his leadership, CleanCopack became known for values-driven manufacturing rooted in safety, consistency, and transparency.
Glenn views food safety and SQF systems as more than compliance; they’re the foundation for operational excellence. He has built and audited programs covering HACCP, traceability, and risk management, helping companies align their mission with measurable results.
At Snackteva, Glenn partners with well-funded founders and growth-stage companies to design strategies that integrate finance, operations, and brand positioning. His work often includes market strategy, site selection, organizational design, and food safety optimization for copackers and in-house manufacturing teams.
Known for his calm, analytical approach and deep understanding of systems, Glenn helps brands turn complexity into clarity. He brings structure, accountability, and insight to every stage of growth, ensuring that values-driven companies can scale with confidence.
Glenn Ward
Partner, Snackteva | Strategy, Systems & Food SafetyGlenn Ward is a strategist, systems thinker, and certified SQF Practitioner who has spent nearly three decades helping natural food brands scale responsibly. He brings a rare combination of executive insight and operational fluency, guiding founders and leadership teams to build the strategy, systems, and structure needed for sustainable growth.
As cofounder of BumbleBar, Glenn helped pioneer the clean-label snack and protein bar movement, building one of the first certified organic and sustainably-minded bar brands in the United States. He later co-founded and led CleanCopack, a certified organic and SQF-audited copacker that helped dozens of natural food brands expand from small-batch production to national distribution. Under his leadership, CleanCopack became known for values-driven manufacturing rooted in safety, consistency, and transparency.
Glenn views food safety and SQF systems as more than compliance; they’re the foundation for operational excellence. He has built and audited programs covering HACCP, traceability, and risk management, helping companies align their mission with measurable results.
At Snackteva, Glenn partners with well-funded founders and growth-stage companies to design strategies that integrate finance, operations, and brand positioning. His work often includes market strategy, site selection, organizational design, and food safety optimization for copackers and in-house manufacturing teams.
Known for his calm, analytical approach and deep understanding of systems, Glenn helps brands turn complexity into clarity. He brings structure, accountability, and insight to every stage of growth, ensuring that values-driven companies can scale with confidence.
LizWard
Partner, Snackteva | Product Development, Food Safety & Operational Systems
Liz Ward has spent nearly 30 years helping natural food brands turn creative ideas into scalable, compliant, and profitable products. Her journey began in Milwaukee, volunteering at the local food bank with her mother at age 11 and discovering Outpost Natural Foods with her father soon after. Those experiences shaped her lifelong commitment to real, clean, and sustainable foods.
As cofounder of BumbleBar, Liz helped launch the first certified organic, ethically-sourced snack bars in the country, setting new standards for integrity and transparency in food manufacturing. Later, as head of R&D and Operations at CleanCopack, she developed and commercialized hundreds of products for leading natural food brands. Her work extended far beyond formulation, encompassing food safety program design, MRP implementation, and workforce training to support growth and consistency.
At Snackteva, Liz partners with established brands and well-funded founders ready to scale with purpose. She brings deep expertise in protein bar formulation, SQF implementation, and AI-assisted operational tools that streamline production and training. Liz’s balance of creativity, technical precision, and manufacturing experience allows her to help teams optimize recipes, build robust systems, and maintain quality while scaling.
With a focus on clean-label formulation, food safety, and process design, Liz ensures that every product and system aligns with both the brand’s values and its growth goals. Her ability to bridge innovation and operations makes her an indispensable partner for food companies that are serious about scaling successfully.
Liz Ward
Partner, Snackteva | Product Development,Food Safety & Operational Systems
Liz Ward has spent nearly 30 years helping natural food brands turn creative ideas into scalable, compliant, and profitable products. Her journey began in Milwaukee, volunteering at the local food bank with her mother at age 11 and discovering Outpost Natural Foods with her father soon after. Those experiences shaped her lifelong commitment to real, clean, and sustainable foods.
As cofounder of BumbleBar, Liz helped launch the first certified organic, ethically-sourced snack bars in the country, setting new standards for integrity and transparency in food manufacturing. Later, as head of R&D and Operations at CleanCopack, she developed and commercialized hundreds of products for leading natural food brands. Her work extended far beyond formulation, encompassing food safety program design, MRP implementation, and workforce training to support growth and consistency.
At Snackteva, Liz partners with established brands and well-funded founders ready to scale with purpose. She brings deep expertise in protein bar formulation, SQF implementation, and AI-assisted operational tools that streamline production and training. Liz’s balance of creativity, technical precision, and manufacturing experience allows her to help teams optimize recipes, build robust systems, and maintain quality while scaling.
With a focus on clean-label formulation, food safety, and process design, Liz ensures that every product and system aligns with both the brand’s values and its growth goals. Her ability to bridge innovation and operations makes her an indispensable partner for food companies that are serious about scaling successfully.
Liz Ward
Partner, Snackteva | Product Development, Food Safety & Operational SystemsLiz Ward has spent nearly 30 years helping natural food brands turn creative ideas into scalable, compliant, and profitable products. Her journey began in Milwaukee, volunteering at the local food bank with her mother at age 11 and discovering Outpost Natural Foods with her father soon after. Those experiences shaped her lifelong commitment to real, clean, and sustainable foods.
As cofounder of BumbleBar, Liz helped launch the first certified organic, ethically-sourced snack bars in the country, setting new standards for integrity and transparency in food manufacturing. Later, as head of R&D and Operations at CleanCopack, she developed and commercialized hundreds of products for leading natural food brands. Her work extended far beyond formulation, encompassing food safety program design, MRP implementation, and workforce training to support growth and consistency.
At Snackteva, Liz partners with established brands and well-funded founders ready to scale with purpose. She brings deep expertise in protein bar formulation, SQF implementation, and AI-assisted operational tools that streamline production and training. Liz’s balance of creativity, technical precision, and manufacturing experience allows her to help teams optimize recipes, build robust systems, and maintain quality while scaling.
With a focus on clean-label formulation, food safety, and process design, Liz ensures that every product and system aligns with both the brand’s values and its growth goals. Her ability to bridge innovation and operations makes her an indispensable partner for food companies that are serious about scaling successfully.
How We Work Together
At Snackteva, we help natural food brands grow with confidence by combining strategy, formulation, and hands-on operational expertise. After building and running multiple certified organic and SQF-audited facilities, including our own copacking operations, we know what it takes to move from an idea to consistent, high-volume production.
Glenn focuses on the big picture. He helps founders clarify their strategy, align financials with operations, and design systems that support sustainable growth. His experience running and advising copackers means he understands the realities of scaling protein bars, snacks, and clean-label foods inside a manufacturing environment.
Liz brings those strategies to life. She develops formulations that are both scalable and shelf-stable, implements food safety and MRP systems, and builds the training programs that make teams perform at their best. Her background in protein bar formulation and SQF implementation ensures every product meets both regulatory and brand standards.
Together, we bridge the gap between innovation and execution. We’ve sat in the founder’s chair and on the copacker floor, which allows us to see the entire system and know where it breaks. Our clients trust us because we don’t just create plans, we build the frameworks, recipes, and processes that make growth real.
If you’re ready to scale your protein bar or natural snack brand, strengthen your food safety program, or get more from your copacker relationship, we’re ready to help.
Why Snackteva?
We've Been There
Our team includes former facility owners and ops leads—we know what real-life production looks like.
No One-Size-Fits-All Solutions
We tailor recommendations to your products, team, space, and goals.
Production + Strategy
We help you optimize today—while building toward what’s next.
Clean Label Expertise
We support clean, transparent manufacturing practices that align with modern brand values.