Process Technology
Having worked in the field of process technology with a number of state of the art food manufacturing facilities over the years we are proud of our expertise we can share with our clients. Our skills particularly lie within ambient, asceptic, cook-chill and cook-freeze technologies across a broad range of FMCG food categories.
We can offer a number of category specific support solutions to food manufacturers in food processing technology in the following areas:-
Feasibility Studies
You have a great concept and now you need to develop a new factory process to see whether you can scale-up efficiently. Or, perhaps you have an existing process or an under-utilised piece of kit which can be adapted in order to produce a new product or range. Let us evaluate the most efficient way of scaling up your concept from the kitchen to factory and ultimately to launch.
Process Design Optimisation/Best Practise & GMP
We have gained considerable experience over the years working in many food manufacturing operations ranging from large scale state-of-the-art production facilities down to small scale cottage industry/businesses. In this way we are confident that we can tailor our support to your individual business requirements, large or small.
Pilot Plant Production
Prior to scaling up to full factory sized batch quantities, we can help you to optimise the process from kitchen scale
Lean Manufacturing
Looking to strip unnecessary cost out of your manufacturing operation ? A fresh pair of trained eyes can help to take an objective assessment of how your operation is currently operating and identify opportunities to be more efficient and cost effective.
Production Trial Management
Taking an approved kitchen concept and scaling it up for large scale manufacturing is always a challenge. Ensuring no compromise on quality but at the same time building efficiency and commercially viability into the process it’s a clear case of smart project management requiring a strong cross-functional team approach and technical skillsin a timely fashion. We have worked on some of the most demanding concept to launch briefs but we always believe n a can-do approach with an assertion of always putting our customer first.
Raw Material Sourcing
Having trouble sourcing a new raw material or identifying a suitable supplier ? With our extensive knowledge of reputable suppliers both for qulaity food ingredients and food grade packaging we are sure to be able to provide a solution to your needs.
Specification writing
Compiling a comprehensive specification can be quite a daunting task. We can help ease this process by building a template for manufacturers to follow. This will ensure they keep consistency in quality as well as food safety standards; critical for establishing due diligence in UK food law.
Food Labelling advice and sign-off
Nutritional declarations and claims, ingredients listings, Lot marking. The ever-evolving subject of UK and European Food Labelling is extensive and can be overwhelming at times keeping up to speed with it all. Let us take the stress out of it through advise and practical support.
Sensory Evaluation
Being able to articulate the nuances and qualities of your food products in sensory terms is critical to maintaining their high quality standards. With our support and training we can build this in to your products so that the sensory characteristics can be clearly and easily communicated to all levels of personnel within the manufacturing operation.
Microbiological Standards
Unsure of what shelf-life is possible to achieve or what microbiological standards should be set for your specific products. Perhaps you want to explore opportunities to extend the current shelf-life through product formulation or process technologies. We can bring potential solutions to your table.
Contract Manufacturing/Co-production partnerships
We are often asked to identify manufacturers who can offer spare production capacity to co-produce or co-pack a 3rd party range of products under licence. With our wealth of knowledge of suppliers, speak to us about your requirements and we will facilitate a suitable match.