About Food and Beverage Consulting

About JGardner

About Food and Beverage Consulting

About JGardner

Turning Insights Into Impact.



At JGardner Group, we partner with ambitious consumer brands—especially those in food & beverage—to optimize the full value chain from sourcing to selling. We equip you with the insight, rigor, and execution capacity to unlock hidden margin, scale smartly, and grow with purpose.

4,640

Agreements Managed

$500M

Largest Single Savings

350

Clients Served

$2B

Cost Savings

4,640

Agreements Managed

$500m

Largest Single Savings

350

Clients Served

$2B

Cost Savings

Our Team

Jonathan Gardner and Viet Ho combine strategic execution with intellectual depth to drive sustainable growth. Jonathan’s Total Value Chain™ model aligns business functions for long-term success, while Viet brings philosophical rigor and clarity shaped by Oxford and global leadership roles. Together, and with their full team, they help organizations thrive through integrated thinking and bold execution.

Jonathan Gardner, Founder

Viet Ho, Founder

Trang Luu,

General Manager

Anh Tran,

Senior Consulting Manager

My Le,

Senior Procurement Manager

Angelee Andorfer-Lopez,

Sales

The JGardner Difference

We’re not career consultants, we’re seasoned operators who’ve sat in the C-suite and understand the pressure to perform. Clients trust us when they’re navigating complexity—especially around sourcing, pricing, or global compliance.

Business-Critical Fluency

Whether solving pricing challenges, streamlining sourcing, or modeling profit scenarios, we speak the language of margin, risk, and results.

Pragmatic, No-Fluff Execution

JGardner Group cuts through complexity with a grounded, actionable approach. We don’t deal in theory—we focus on what works,

Flexible, Embedded Partnership

We adapt to your structure—integrating seamlessly with your internal team or operating independently as needed.

Business-Critical Fluency

Whether solving pricing challenges, streamlining sourcing, or modeling profit scenarios, we speak the language of margin, risk, and results.

Pragmatic, No-Fluff Execution

JGardner Group cuts through complexity with a grounded, actionable approach. We don’t deal in theory—we focus on what works,

Flexible, Embedded Partnership

We adapt to your structure—integrating seamlessly with your internal team or operating independently as needed.

What Clients are Saying

“Working with JGardner was a game-changer for our organization. Their negotiation expertise helped us secure a multi-million dollar agreement that not only improved operations but also paved the way for strategic growth.”

— CEO Mid-Market Food Company

"The integration of machine learning solutions by JGardner completely changed the way we approach pricing and customer retention. Their cutting-edge strategies saved us $1 million per week and brought newfound efficiency to our operations."

— VP, Technology Company

"JGardner's leadership and insights have delivered measurable results for our business. Through profit improvement strategies and customer relationship management, they helped us achieve over $8 million in margin improvements. Their ability to align strategy with execution is unmatched."

— Director, Specialty Food Distributor

"JGardner brought a strategic approach to our supply chain challenges, helping us navigate risk and ensure operational continuity. Their impact on our resilience and profitability has been extraordinary."

— Senior Manager, Global Food Service Brand

"JGardner's deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and relationship management has been invaluable. Their guidance on product portfolio optimization significantly increased our competitiveness while reducing unnecessary costs."

— COO, Retail Packaging Manufacturer