Establishing and upholding stringent control over the performance of your manufacturing assets is central to achieving success in the food and drink industry.

HRA has a proud tradition of over 12 years supporting clients technical needs at both a strategic and operational level. We support our clients in exploring the best options for their product development and expansion plans, and make technical assessments to provide them with the high level data to make critical decisions.

STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL SERVICES

Feasibility studies

Feasibility studies

Assessment of potential ‘breakout’ NPD launches using existing assets or launches into new markets

Equipment and plant costing

Equipment and plant costing

Scoping and fulfilment of new or second hand manufacturing equipment

Due diligence

Due diligence

Technical assessments of factories as part of our wider M&A due diligence support

Finding a co-manufacture

Finding a co-manufacture

Technical support when selecting a contract manufacturing partner

Gap analysis

Gap analysis

Gap analysis vs. agreed technical standards (e.g. own label, SALCA, BRC), working alongside the team to develop a structured plan

Team training

Team training

Providing support and guidance for technical and management teams

Optimising factory efficiency

Optimising factory efficiency

Optimising factory structure and layout is crucial to maximising overall manufacturing efficiency, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and securing future opportunities for growth and expansion

Providing strategic advice

Wish to understand your competition or your shopper more or interested in expanding into a new category or market?

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