A beacon of hope and innovation in the highly sophisticated world of therapeutic medical nutrition—where each product is potentially a matter of life and death—Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. stands as a beacon of hope. Established on a deeply personal mission, Cambrooke has become a world leader in providing innovative nutritional therapies to individuals afflicted by rare metabolic disorders. What sets Cambrooke apart from the rest isn't its science—it's the passion that drives the mission.
From Personal Journey to Industry Pioneer
Cambrooke's history started with a diagnosis. When Lynn Paolella and David Paolella discovered their children had Phenylketonuria (PKU), a metabolic disorder, they found themselves with a frustrating situation: the foods on the market were limited, unappetizing, and didn't make mealtime a pleasure. Not ones to accept what was out there, the Paolellas took their personal challenge and made it a mission—to develop nutritional foods that were not only medically suitable, but also delicious.
"Leadership didn't begin with a business plan—it began with parents seeking improved solutions for our children," Lynn says. That personal focus dictated the company's DNA.
David, who was an architect, came to metabolic nutrition. The Paolellas themselves founded Cambrooke, whose namesake children are Cameron and Brooke. They began life as a promise to their own family—and became a lifeline to many others engaged in the same battle.
Establishing a Business Based on Compassion and Quality
It had never been solely a business in the first place. Cambrooke had been a mission. Lynn and David had made a promise to build a culture of care, compassion, and scientific integrity for inborn error of metabolism patients. Every product was developed with the end-customer in mind: a patient, a child, a parent.
Our mission has been to reimagine how people with metabolic conditions engage with food," David explains. "We looked for food that was not just functional but comfortable and enjoyable.".
With the daunting task in front of them—coordinating clinical requirements, regulatory landscapes, and food science complexities—their resolve never faltered. Their commitment served as the foundation for what would become one of the world's most highly regarded therapeutic medical nutrition brands.
Strategic Leadership: Scaling with Purpose
Currently, Cambrooke is headed by President Rick Jentis, a veteran executive whose vision has brought the company to its highest levels of achievement. Continuing the solid foundation established by the Paolellas, Rick has fostered responsible growth, innovation, and international scope—never losing focus on the company's values.
"My focus has been to grow our reach without compromising what sets Cambrooke apart," Rick explains. "It's respect for our founders' vision and spreading that difference to more people around the world."
Rick's leadership style is founded on innovation, partnerships, and customer trust. Under his leadership, Cambrooke diversified its product portfolio, enhanced global accessibility, and cemented its position as a medical nutrition innovator.
Innovation with Clinical Integrity
Guiding product development is Cambrooke's Senior Medical Director, Susie Gingrich. Highly experienced in metabolic disorders and the ketogenic diet, Susie closes the gap between science and practice, every product designed to the utmost clinical standards.
"Our work is all about patient care," she says. "It's about taking the new science and applying it in a way that makes a real difference in people's lives."
Susie is central to expanding Cambrooke's product portfolio to address a growing array of metabolic disorders. Her patient-focused, team-oriented approach keeps product development up-to-date, evidence-based, and effective.
"Innovation here isn't just about product launch," she goes on. "It's about creating nutritional therapeutics that are sustainable, acceptable, and life-enhancing."
Precision in Production: An Operational Excellence Perspective
Standing behind Cambrooke's superior products is Director of Production Marco Ortega, whose vision ensures that every single product is of the highest possible quality in terms of safety and effectiveness. With absolute dedication, Marco oversees a production crew that sees its vital role in patients' lives.
"We don't just cook food—we manufacture precision nutrition that people depend on," Marco says. "Quality control is not a department—it's a culture."
Marco's organization has strict quality control from raw material acquisition to final packaging. Innovation is also evident in operational efficiency, which allows Cambrooke to grow sustainably while staying at the height of excellence.
"Innovation is also about how we do things," Marco states. "Improved processes enable us to serve more, more often, with better results."
United by Mission, Driven by Impact A.jinomoto Cambrooke's leadership team—Rick, Lynn, David, Susie, and Marco—are a special blend of individual motivation, clinical expertise, business savvy, and operating culture. Together, they have built not only a profitable business, but a company dedicated to transforming lives through the power of therapeutic nutrition. Their mission remains the same: to make medical nutrition more accessible, effective, and appetizing to patients with rare and chronic diseases. From a kitchen table beginning to global solution, Cambrooke's history is an example of what is possible when alignment of innovation and empathy takes place. As the company continues on its path, its foundations remain strong in purpose. Through continuous research, strategic growth, and relentless dedication to quality, Cambrooke is changing the possibilities in therapeutic medical nutrition—one meal, one product, one life at a time.
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