Food Industry Technical Management Services for Food Manufacturers and Handlers in Inverness , Grampian, Highlands & Islands, Moray & The North of Scotland

Experience
The business is headed up by Ian Meek a Reading University Food Technology graduate and member of the Institute of Food Science and Technology since 1987. Over 20 years in the chilled & frozen food processing industry, initially in production management latterly as Technical Director.

Construction projects:
Factories, factory extensions,laboratories, waste treatment plant.

Development:
Of plant, of plant management and supervisory staff, of products processes and systems. Building business relationships with UK retailers, foodservice/process industries, EU, Asian and US importers. Ensuring compliance with expectations of customers, regulators, and insurers. Gaining accreditations from: EFSIS (97-98), BRC (98 onwards), Kosher, Organic and CLAS (Laboratory).

Recent appointments – 2007 to 2008:
Crab, Scallop and langoustine processors, Venison and small game processor, ready meal supplier, value added meat and fish processors (pates / cured / smoked), Salmon smokers / processors, Kelp processor, Sandwich manufacturer.

 Testimonials
To protect the confidentiality of our client base, business names have been edited from all testimonials:

Helped us make some painful decisions and formulate our plans for the future – a fantastic help.                                        - Curer and Smoker
Ian got the job done quickly and effectively with no fuss, allowing us to concentrate on our other issues.                                 - Meat processor
Excellent advice for our new packaging – gave solid arguments. Draws upon support networks for wider opinions when necessary.
 - Value added fish processor
...excellent “one stop technical shop” for the small manufacturer like me.
- Scallop and langoustine processor
Gave quick helpful and effective guidance.    - Sandwich manufacturer
Provided well presented systems and procedures to help with our accreditation.                                                   - Kelp curing business
Provided support, new systems and the training to pull us out of a difficult situation. Worth every penny.                                     – Fish processor
Experienced Food Technologist - Inverness Based
Over 20 Years Experience in Food Manufacturing
Experience in Food Factory Construction Projects
Experience with Major Retailers
Recent clients: producers of meat, game, fish, shellfish, kelp, ready meals and sandwiches
Past Accreditations : Organic, CLAS, Kosher, EFSIS and BRC
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Food Factory build projects, Food Process development, Process improvement, Food quality management systems, Food factory cleaning and hygiene systems, HACCP, Food safety systems, Food microbiological issues, Enforcement authority issues - Meat hygiene service - Environmental Heath -Trading Standards, Achieving technical acceptance, Gaining accreditation: BRC, British Retail Consortium Global Food Standard, Organic Food standards, SALSA- Safe and local supplier assurance, Food labelling & food legislation, Waste and environmental controls, Staff training in English or Polish. Interim technical management – part time technical management – technical management services – technical support and advice – staff training, A Qualified food technologist with a food manufacturing technical management background specialist in Ready to eat cooked and raw food products Chilled and frozen raw meat poultry and fish products. Serving Scotland, Serving the North of Scotland: Highlands and Islands, Moray and Grampian. Achieving technical standards – improving food plant technical competence – improving customer satisfaction, providing access to the broader market.