Meet the Team
Bridging Science and Flavor
For a sustainable future
Our diverse team combines expertise in science, food systems, and business to revolutionize how we experience flavor and food protection. By embracing natural processes, we aim to create a sustainable model that enhances taste and tutrition.
Ariel Shalev
VP Business Development
+20 years in AgriFoodTech companies, specializing in fresh produce exports with vast networking in the European market.
Dan Israeli
VP Business Development
+20 years in AgriFoodTech companies, specializing in fresh produce exports with vast networking in the European market.
Shahar Nizan
Ph.D | Senior Microbiology Researcher
+10 years of expertise in research and product development across industries and academy, focusing on microbiome research.
Holds 2 patents.
Ifat Peled
CPA, EMBA | CTO, Inventor & Co-founder
+15 years of experience in senior positions in finance, strategy, and commercial for multinational companies.
Ifat Hammer
B.Sc, MBA | CTO, Inventor & Co-founder
+25 years in innovation and product development in the food and personal care industries.
Holds 9 patents to date.
Gili Rafael
Ph.D | Senior Formulation Researcher
+10 years of expertise in research and product development across industries and academy, focusing on microbiome research.
Holds 2 patents.
Dana Israeli
VP Business Development
+20 years in AgriFoodTech companies, specializing in fresh produce exports with vast networking in the European market.
Dana Israeli
Ph.D | S. Africa Team Lead
+10 years of expertise in research and product development across industries and academy, focusing on microbiome research.
Holds 2 patents.
Tal Shalev
Ph.D | Director of Fresh Produce applications
+10 years of expertise in research and product development across industries and academy, focusing on microbiome research.
Holds 2 patents.
Johan Ferreria
Ph.D | S. Africa Team Lead
+10 years of expertise in research and product development across industries and academy, focusing on microbiome research.
Holds 2 patents.
Amit Yaari
PhD | VP R&D
+10 years of expertise in research and product development across industries and academy, focusing on microbiome research.
Holds 2 patents.
Innovating Food System
Our Mission: Closing the Taste Gap
At LiVA, we strive to enhance the taste of fresh produce.
We are committed to establishing a sustainable food system centered around flavor.
We harness nature’s processes to improve taste without compromising sustainability.
We act worldwide, ensuring everyone enjoys delicious fresh produce.
