Most FoodInc Consultants are based in the Auckland region of New Zealand. We take on projects throughout New Zealand, as well as in Australia, the Pacific and Asian regions. We are available for any project size, from just a few hours to longer term contract. For obligation free initial advice or project queries, please contact the relevant consultant directly.

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FoodInc offers you the experience and skills of a number of independent food industry consultants, who have many years of proven experience in the food industry. We have generic food science and technology skills that include:

• food product development
• process development and improvement
• packaging development
• project management
• food safety systems development
• market research
• research and development (R&D)
• staff management and supervision
• staff training
• problem solving and trouble shooting
• analysis
• regulatory advice
• reporting and presentation.

Our specific strengths is in the following areas:

• Our dairy technologists assist with product development and improvement, dairy process development, nutrition labelling, dairy product sensory analysis. Dairy products include cheese, milk powder, yoghurt, butter, dairy desserts, milk, cultured and fermented dairy foods, flavoured milk, chocolate milk, creams, sports foods based on milk and whey protein, and ice cream.
• Our qualified veterinarian advises on meat company food safety systems based on risk assessment and HACCP.
• Our NZFSA-registered food safety auditors have experience with food manufacturers, food service or food catering, supermarkets and food retailers.
• Our food safety consultants will develop and deliver food safety training targeted to your business.
• Our food microbiologist advises on food hygiene. Process knowledge includes canning, freezing, dairy processing.
• Our food technologists can assist with product, process and packaging development for fish and seafood products, meat products, ready to eat meals, UHT, high and low acid foods, sauces, toppings, fresh chilled and shelf stable fruit and vegetable products, fruit juices, other (low-) acid beverages, confectionary, sports foods, functional foods, dietary supplements and pet food.
• Our food technologists are experienced with all labelling related projects of foods and dietary/nutritional supplements, and have extensive experience in nutrition calculation. They can work out how to re-formulate food products to meet the National Heart Foundation "Pick the Tick" programme requirements. They can also assist with identifying potential allergen risks with your ingredients and/or process, and advise on labelling requirements.

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