Consultancy and Other Technical Services

This list of IFST Fellows and Members, who are prepared to act as consultants or provide other technical services, is provided as a service to those seeking paid technical advice or consultancy services. All have undertaken to comply with the Institute's Code of Professional Conduct.

Dr P R Ashurst and Associates

  • Reachfar
    Middleton-on-the-hill
    Ludlow
    SYB 4BD

  • T: 01568 750529
  • F: 01588 750530
  • E: philip@ashurstassociates.co.uk
  • Fruit processing; fruit juices, soft drinks and packaged water; beverage packaging, food flavourings and other additives; tropical products; food authenticity; expert witness. (Consultant; Full Time)

Lindsey Bagley BA, CSci FIFST

  • Eureka
    Tollgate Cottage
    Tollgate
    Maidenhead
    SL6 4LJ
  • T: 01628 628635
  • F: 01628 781220
  • E: lindsey@eurekasoln.com
  • W: http://www.acumentia.com
  • Product and process development for the food and healthcare categories. New product development from prototypes through to commercialisation and optimisation for process/ingredient efficiencies. (Consultant; Full Time)

Ruth Bell MSc in HACCP, PG Dip, PGCE, BSc (Hons), BRC Lead Auditor, FIFST

  • AF Associates
    Chantry
    Askrigg
    Leyburn
    North Yorkshire
    DL8 3BW
  • T: 0870 4584367
  • F: 0800 4715170
  • E: ruth@foodsafety-training.co.uk
  • W: http://www.foodsafety-training.co.uk
  • Design implementation, verification of HACCP & Quality Management Systems, BRC (food), ISO 22000, & Farm standards. Pre 3rd Party audit support, supplier assurance audits, HACCP/GMP Audits. Food Safety consultancy Allergen Control. And Management. SFBB. Food safety and HACCP training. Lead auditor training. UK & Overseas. (consultant; full time)

Prof J Ralph Blanchfield MBE BSc, ARCS, MFC, CSci, CChem, FRSC, FIFST, Hon FIFST, Hon FAIFST, FIAFoST, FRSPH

  • 4 Ash Walk
    Alkrington
    Middleton
    Manchester M24 1JY
  • T: 0161 653 2993 M - 07956 438477
  • F: 0161 653 3609
  • E: jralphb@easynet.co.uk
  • W: http://www.jralphb.co.uk
  • Product development, product evaluation. Flavour applications. Hygiene. Food Control (QA/QC design/monitoring). Analysis. Legislation. Labelling requirements. Advertisement legality. Staff selection. Organisation. Expert witness. (Consultant; Full Time)

Bob Bowman BSc, CSci, FIFST

  • RGB Food Management Services
    "Sixpenny Buckle"
    Low Street
    Bardwell
    Bury St Edmunds
    Suffolk
    IP31 1AS
  • T: 01359 250824
  • E: bob@rgbfms.co.uk
  • W: http://www.rgbfms.co.uk
  • Food safety and quality consultant specializing in development and implementation of HACCP and quality management systems compliant with the various food standards, BRC, CMi, EFSIS, etc. Documentation including manuals, specifications, etc, produced to professional standard. Assistance with 3 rd party audits. Independent auditing, troubleshooting, independent out turn surveys of perishable cargo. (Consultant; Full Time)

Martin Brook BSc FIFST

  • Global Food Consultancy
    The Bield
    Rhonehouse
    Castle Douglas
    Kirkcudbrightshire
    Scotland
    DG7 1SA
  • T: 01556 680443 M - 07860 777893
  • F: 01556 680443
  • E: martinbrook1@btinternet.com
  • W: http://www.globalfoodconsultancy.co.uk
  • Consultant Food Technologist with over 30 years experience in food manufacturing, safety and quality systems. A technical and common sense approach to trouble shooting. Specialist in food ingredients both sourcing and innovation, especially from the Mediterranean. UK and international experience in factory auditing. SALSA auditor and mentor. (Consultant; Full Time)

Geoff Brown BSc (Hons), Diploma in Management Studies, FIFST

  • NSF-CMi Limited
    Hanborough Business Park
    Long Hanborough
    Oxford
    OX29 8SJ
  • T: 01993 885600
  • F: 01993 885603
  • E: enquiries@cmi-plc.com
  • W: http://www.nsf-cmi.com
  • Farm (agriculture, fresh produce and livestock), food processing, wholesale and distribution assurance (including AFS/GlobalGAP, BRC/IFS schemes). 15022000. Retail food safety/hygiene and H&S management systems including training. Strategic, organisational and tactical consulting, trading law, enforcement advice, expert witness. Bespoke technical services support.
    (Consultant; Full Time)

Mr J S Chauhan BSc, MSc, MIFST

  • Dairy Foods & Hygiene Consultants International (DFCI)
    33 Vine Gardens
    Ilford
    Essex
    IG1 2QJ
  • T: 020 8514 3899 M - 07941108395
  • F: 020 8514 3899
  • E: jagat_dfci@yahoo.co.uk
  • Quality Assurance; food hygiene training/certification; BS5750/ISO 9000, HACCP systems; BRC; manufacturing recipes/processing short and long life dairy products, fruit juices/ drinks, fats, oils, margarines; product developments; advice/training chemical/microbiological testing; staff selection; setting up laboratories; meats manufacturing/processing recipes for many meat products; technical writing and translations.
    (Consultant; Full Time)

John Chaytor MSc, CSci, FIFST

  • PC Associates
    PO Box 7166
    Milton Keynes
    MK14 6WE
  • T: 01908 227 570
  • F: 01908 227 570
  • E: jpc.pcassoc@googlemail.com
  • Advice on: food analysis, method development and validation, setting up laboratory facilities, training, accreditation, and authenticity studies. (Consultant; Part Time)

Leslie Coveney MSc, CChem, MRSC, FIFST, CSci

  • Savant Technologies
    Brynawel
    Llanafan Road
    Cilmery
    Builth Wells
    Powys
    LD2 3PA
  • T: 01982 551 901
  • E: l.coveney@savant-technologies.co.uk
  • W: http://www.savant-technologies.co.uk
  • Analysis of Foods, Waters, Feeding Stuffs. Lead and Technical Assessor for Assessment of Laboratory Testing, PT Schemes and Reference Materials. Statistical Consultancy and Bureau. Training for Laboratory Auditors, Statistical Techniques, Method Validation.
    (Consultant: Full Time)

Alan Davies MBA, MIFST, FCQI, QP, AIEMA, DipEM, MCMI, NEBOSH Certificate, EAIPT, Lead Auditor, BRC & BRC/IOP Auditor

  • Lusis Business Solutions
    20 Kelston Road
    Weston
    Bath
    BA1 3QN

  • T: 01225 336 443 M-07771 786 036
  • F: 01225 336 443
  • E: alan@consultlusis.co.uk
  • W: http://www.consultlusis.co.uk
  • Development, implementation, maintenance and auditing of management systems of the following standards/systems: ISO22000, PAS220, combined ISO22000 & PAS220 to meet global retailer standards HACCP, ISO9001, ISO14001, BRC (Food), BRC/IOP (Packaging) and specific schemes e.g. Tesco & Nestle. Continuous improvement, supplier assurance (Ingredients and packaging), trouble shooting and training.

Dr Slim Dinsdale BSc, PhD, CBiol, MIBiol, FIFST, FRIPH

  • Food Safety Experts Limited
    Broome Cottage
    Broome Bungay
    Suffolk
    NR35 2RL
  • T: +44 (0) 1508 518 476
  • F: +44 (0) 8704 601 150
  • E: dinsdale@foodsafetyexperts.co.uk
  • Consultant and Expert Witness (criminal and civil) since 1978. Investigation of; accidental food contamination claims (UK and abroad); allegations of hygiene offences (UK and Ireland). (Consultant; Full Time)

Ian Finlayson BSc, Lead Assessor, BASIS, BRC Auditor, MIFST

  • Practical Solutions International Ltd
    PO Box 5146
    Spencers Wood
    Reading
    RG7 1YF
  • T: 01189 888 033
  • F: 01189 888 033
  • E: ian@psi-advantage.com
  • W: http://www.psi-advantage.com
  • External audits and pre-audit support for BRC, Ethical Standards, and IFS. Technical and product assistance for produce, prepared produce, flowers, confectionary, drinks, chilled convenience, canned grocery, and non-food. Over ten people working as a team together.

John Fry BSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC, FIFST

  • Connect Consulting
    6 Hollands Field
    Broadbridge Heath
    Horsham
    RH12 3HQ
  • T: 01403 262165
  • F: 01403 260819
  • E: j.fry@connectco.biz
  • W: http://www.vcgllp.com
  • Low-calorie and other sweeteners. Sweetness formulation, innovation and training. Ingredient application research design and management. Technical communications and presentations for ingredient marketing.
    (Consultant; Full Time)

Christopher Goddard

  • Chris Goddard
    1 Wansford Close
    Brentwood
    Essex
    CM14 4PU
  • T: 01277 224587
  • F: 01277 224587
  • W: christogoddard@aol.com
  • All technical aspects of soft drinks and similar products including product and process development, legislation compliance, product testing etc. Fruit materials, flavourings and miscellaneous additives.
    (Consultant; Full Time)

David Green Postgraduate Certificate in HACCP, HND Applied Food Studies, MSOFHT, MIFST

  • DG Technical Services
    38 Gladeside
    Cambridge
    CB4 1GA
  • T: 01223 223838 M-07973 328307
  • F: 01223 223838
  • E: david@dgts.co.uk
  • W: http://www.dgts.co.uk
  • Food safety support covering food manufacturing, safety and quality systems (BRC, HACCP, EFSIS etc.). Auditing, food hygiene and HACCP training, QA support, specification writing, supplier approval audits. SALSA auditing and mentoring. Friendly, professional and practical advice specialising in small and medium businesses. (Consultant; Full Time)

David Grimstead LLM (Food Law), HND Applied Biology, CSci, FIFST

  • Food Law and Safety
    Growling House
    356B Snarlton Lane
    Melksham
    Wiltshire
    SN12 7QP
  • T: 01225 707 630 M- 07899 663 336
  • F: 01225 707 630
  • E: davidgrimstead@foodlawandsafety.freeserve.co.uk
  • General and problem based food manufacturing law and consumer protection law compliance assessments and advice. Practical food safety risk assessment and hazard analysis support.
    (Consultant; Full Time)

Jane-Marie Hawronskyj BSc (Hons), PhD, MIFST

  • JMH Technical
    PO Box 313
    Wallingford
    Oxon
    OX10 1DQ

  • T: M: 07843 282019
  • F: 01491 526133
  • E: janemarie@jmhtechnical.co.uk
  • Experience in chilled, ambient, bakery and produce categories. Professional and practical consultancy covering food safety and quality, HACCP, GMP, troubleshooting, training, auditing and QMS development. Close retailer relationships. Expert in achieving retailer food manufacturing standards. Will work on national and international projects. (Consultant: Full Time)

Josephine Head BSc (Hons), PhD, FIFST

  • 9 Great Leys Court
    Beningfield Drive
    Napsbury Park
    London Colney
    Hertfordshire
    AL2 1GJ
  • T: M: 07967 671037
  • E: josephinehead@btinternet.com
  • W: http://headconsultancy.net/
  • Design and implementation of systems across manufacture, distribution and retail sectors. Review and optimisation of systems fit for business Purpose. System Intergration across multiple-sites. Supplier risk-based assurance and audits. Laboratory selection. A pragmatic and common sense approach to trouble shooting. Food generalist and meat specialist. (Consultant: Full Time)

Dave Hill BSc (Hons), FIFST

  • Foodlabelcheck Ltd
    8 Park Road West
    Chester
    CH4 8BG
  • T: 01244 681625
  • F: 01244 681625
  • E: dave.hill2@virgin.net
  • W: http://www.foodlabelcheck.co.uk
  • Food Safety, quality, hygiene and legality. Expert in HACCP. Design and implementation of quality systems (BRC) for food, food packaging and non-food operations. Legal labelling advice.(Consultant; Full Time)

Frazer Imrie BSc, CSci, CBiol, FIBiol, FIFST

  • Imrie Consulting Ltd
    44 Alexandra Road
    Reading
    Berks
    RG1 5PF
  • T: 0118 926 1454
  • F: 0118 935 3450
  • E: frazer@imrieconsulting.co.uk
  • W: http://www.imrieconsulting.co.uk
  • Post Harvest spoilage of fruit and vegetables. Storage and transport of food at all temperatures. Expert witness. Technical Writer.
    (Consultant; Full Time)

Don C A Ives CEng, CSci, FIMechE, FIFST, F.AofE

  • DC Ives International
    2 Church Lane
    Hemingford Grey
    Cambs
    PE28 9DE
  • T: 01480 462 350
  • F: 01480 466 770
  • E: don@ives-consultants.co.uk
  • W: http://www.ives-consultants.co.uk
  • Evaluation of Food Manufacturing Facilities for Improvement and Expansion. Design of Food Factories and Processes. Assessment of Food Markets for New Products. Professional Expert Witness for Food Industry Litigation and due Diligence. A Fellow and Council Member of the Academy of Experts.

Stephen Kershaw MSc, CBiol, MIBiol, CChem, MRSC, FIFST, FRSH, MEI

  • Stephen Kershaw Technical
    10 Speedwell Close
    Lowton
    Warrington
    WA3 2GT
  • T: 01612 473371 M- 07889 976161
  • F: 01942 729572
  • E: steve.k@anglo-thai-technical.co.uk
  • W: http://www.anglo-thai-technical.co.uk
  • All types of food, drink, and raw materials. Quality and analysis. Hygiene, shelf-life, labelling. Technical support for litigation including insurance claims, personal injury, and advertising. Technical Writer. (Consultant; Full Time)

Philip Kitchin BSc, CSci, FIFST

  • MYU Consulting Limited
    Whepstead House
    Mill Road
    Oundle
    Peterborough
    PE8 4BW
  • T: 01832 272772
  • F: 01832 272496
  • E: philip.kitchin@myu.demon.co.uk
  • Specialist in dry goods, ingredients, fresh and frozen produce. BRC accreditation standards and general quality, environmental and health and safety systems. Energy and waste management. (Consultant; Full Time)

Melanie Loades BSc, MSc, PostGrad Cert EU Food Law, MIFST

  • Froghop Ltd
    1 Hurst Way
    Pyrford
    Woking
    Surrey
    GU22 8PH
  • T: 01483 824342
  • E: mel@froghop.co.uk
  • W: http://www.froghop.co.uk
  • Food and beverage product development from concept to launch. Product and process optimisation; cost improvement across a range of categories; labelling requirements, product claims. Generation of technical patent information.

Ian Meek BSc (Hons) FIFST

  • Food Technical Services
    15 Broom Drive
    Inverness
    IV2 4EG
  • T: 01463 229593 M: 07780 965049
  • F: 01463 229593
  • E: ianmeek@foodtechnicalservices.com
  • W: http://www.foodtechnicalservices.com
  • Food Technologist (Ex Technical Director) with good networks offering: confidential, professional, bespoke advice/support and Technical management services: Factory design, Product/process development, Food safety/quality, Preparation for accreditation (BRC, SALSA etc). Ready to eat products – with expertise in High care fish processing/smoking and export/UK retail supply. (Full time consultant)

Prof Ayodele Olu Olorunda BSc, PhD, Csci, FIFST

  • Ayodele Olorunda & Associates
    36 Francis Okediji Street
    Old Bodija Housing Estate
    PO Box 30211, Secretariat Post office
    Ibadan
    NIGERIA
  • T: +234 (0)803 920 9113
  • E: oluolorunda@gmail.com
  • Over 40 years food industry experience in Africa. Product and process development. Commercialisation of traditional and speciality food products in Africa. Specialist in total food chain management in tropical fruits, vegetables and rootcrops, including capacity building. Packaging development in food systems, feasibility studies and export promotion.

Peter Berry Ottaway BSc, CSci, CBiol, MIBiol, FIFST, FRSH, FRIPH

  • Berry Ottaway & Associates
    Kivernoll Cottage
    Kivernoll
    Hereford
    HR2 8DS
  • T: 01981 541 238
  • E: boa@berryottaway.co.uk
  • European and UK food law, product and process development, specialising in dietetic and functional foods, quality assurance, HACCP, nutritional advice, labelling, trouble shooting. (Consultant; Full Time)

Anthony Pallett MRSPH, HND, MIFST

  • Food Quality Services
    58 Westfield Road
    Leicester
    LE3 6HS
  • T: 0116 2557030 M-07798 568303
  • F: 0116 2541320
  • E: mail@foodquality.co.uk
  • W: http://www.foodquality.co.uk
  • Training and consultancy in food safety, allergen control, HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001 and BRC systems. Accredited courses in HACCP and food safety (CIEH and RSPH- basic to advanced levels). CIEH “Train the Trainer” courses. Training for internal and supplier auditors. Food safety/supplier audits. Pre-audit support. UK/overseas (Consultant; Full Time)

William Plows MIOSH Pg cert, MIFST, G.M.INST.M, M.RSPH,M.RIPH, M.AMI, SMHI, Chartered Safety & Health Practioner

  • Workplace Compliance Solutions Ltd
    8 Rother Avenue
    Stone Cross
    Pevensey
    East Sussex
    BN24 5PJ
    or
    15 Sejant House
    Bridge Road
    Grays
    Essex
    RM17 6RT
  • T: 07802 910 488
  • F: 01323 740 770
  • E: bill@workplacecompliance.net
  • W: http://www.workplacecompliance.net
  • Consultant Food Technologist, Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner (IOSH) and Business Consultant (ISO9001). Providing Quality Compliance in Food Retailing, Manufacturing, Abbattoirs. BSI Lead Auditor, registered with BRC, SALSA, as an Auditor. Mentoring provided at all levels. QMS Manual Development Services available including Health and Safety Systems. Consultant full-time.

John L Prosser Eur Ing, CSci, CEng, MIMechE, FIFST, CUEW

  • Abergavenny Consultancy Ltd
    Elephant House
    Clifton Road
    Abergavenny
    NP7 6AG
  • T: 01873 850 534 M- 07814 808 324
  • F: 01873 850 534
  • W: http://www.aberfood.com
  • Accredited food safety and health and safety training centre (HABC), business development reviews, senior management support, food manufacturing processes, operational issues, process and factory design, support for ISO 22000 and BRC, accredited expert witness (CUEW), accredited SALSA mentor, Grant applications compiled. (Consultant; Full Time).

Carol Raithatha MBA, MS Applied Biology, BS Food Science and Technology, FIFST

  • Carol Raithatha Ltd
    44 Friars Quay
    Norwich
    NR3 1ES
  • T: 01603 619 847 M - 07884 183788
  • E: info@carolraithatha.co.uk
  • W: http://www.carolraithatha.co.uk/
  • Sensory Evaluation, Product Testing, Consumer and Market Research and Insight. Advice, Training, Project Management and Interim Assignments. (Consultant; Full Time)

Michael Roberts BSc (Hons), MIFST, FRSPH

  • Product Assurance Ltd
    2nd Floor
    Brewery House
    4,Castle Street
    Buckingham
    Buckinghamshire
    MK18 4AW
  • T: +44 (0)1280 817346
  • F: +44 (0)1280 817932
  • E: mikeroberts@product-assurance.com
  • W: http://www.product-assurance.com/
  • Advisor to importers, manufacturers, “due diligence”. Training. Product Compliance; legislation labelling; HACCP. Factory: GMP, Safety, Quality Management assessments to retailer requirements; Advisory reports. Extensive overseas experience: manufacturing and retail background. Product specialisms include Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery.

Prof. Peter Silley BSc (Hons), PhD, FIFST, FIBiol, FRSM

  • MB Consult Ltd
    Enterprise House
    Ocean Village
    Southampton
    Hampshire
    SO14 3XB
  • T: 02380 574560
  • E: p-s@mbconsult.co.uk
  • W: http://www.mbconsult.com
  • Microbiologist, specific expertise in antimicrobials, animal health and veterinary medicine, gasto-intestinal tract microbiology and zoonotic disease. Working with antibiotics, residues, biocides, probiotics, skirter cultures, antimicrobial resistance, animal feeds, silage additives. Full-time consultant, also providing project management and technical writing services.

Brian J Smith CSci, ANCFT, FIFST

  • Booth Smith Food Technology Ltd
    Ingleby
    Derby
    DE73 7HW
  • T: 01332 862894
  • F: 01332 864616
  • E: briansmith@boothsmithfoodtechnology.com
  • W: http://www.foodtechnology.co.uk
  • Food Technology Consultant for many food sectors e.g. chilled, dried, fresh, frozen; Feasibility Studies; Technical Due Diligence; Project Management; New Product Development; Product Launches; Labelling; Technical Trouble Shooting, Expert Witness and Claims; Food Business Planning and Strategy; Food Factory Layouts; Fit-out design; Equipment Sourcing; Accreditation Support; UK; World-Wide. Full-Time Consultant.

Terry Francis Stillman BSc, MSc, CSci, FIFST

  • 10 Amber Drive
    Walgrave
    Northants
    NN6 9RW
  • T: 01604 781870
  • E: tfstillman@totalfoodsafety.org
  • W: http://www.totalfoodsafety.org
  • Food safety & Quality specialist with extensive knowledge of food manufacturing environments including : Ingredients, products (ambient, chilled, frozen). Offering services in quality management systems (BRC documentation, food safety training, auditing, troubleshooting, laboratory accreditation, GMP training, HACCP development, implementation). Available for both contract & interim assignments in the UK & Overseas.

Claire Talbot BSc (Hons)FIFST

  • Clairet: Food Consultancy
    Windermere
    Biddisham
    Axbridge
    Somerset
    BS26 2RH
  • T: 01934 750 531
  • E: the_talbots@tiscali.co.uk
  • Food ingredient specialist with in-depth application and processing knowledge. Specialising in product development. Providing innovative NPD concepts, transfer to production and manufacturing support. Product engineering for commercial advantages with brand maintenance experience. Troubleshooting. Technical Support for sales, and marketing new product launches.

Sarah Tyler BSc Hons Food Science

  • The Food Surgery Ltd
    33 Wychwood Road
    Bingham
    Nottinghamshire
    NG13 8SX
  • T: M: 07814 402660
  • E: sarah@foodsurgery.co.uk
  • W: http://www.foodsurgery.co.uk
  • Technical consultant. Experience in chilled, frozen and ambient sectors. Supplier approval audits and management. Hygiene and quality systems audits, pre-audit inspections. Technical troubleshooting. Quality management systems review and development, BRC implementation, HACCP, Allergen management. Professional, practical hands-on technical support.

Dr Sue Valentine BSc(Hons), PhD, FIFST, FRSPH, C Biol, MIBiol

  • Valentine Consultancy
    10 Cedar Hill
    Epsom
    Surrey
    KT18 7BP
  • T: 01372 748459
  • F: 01372 748459
  • E: sue.valentine1@btopenworld.com
  • Technical consultant (cheese/dairy, meat products and preparations, dried fruit, vended drinks). Quality Management System development; HACCP; Supplier, BRC, SALSA auditing and mentoring. Technical troubleshooting; product development; training, 30 years experience including LFRA (6 years); technical management (8 years). Friendly, professional, confidential, small business specialist. (Consultant; Full Time)

Clare Wood FIFST

  • Technical Expectations
    Bullen Hill Farm
    Ashton Common
    Steeple Ashton
    Trowbridge
    WILTSHIRE
    BA14 6DY


  • T: 07801 235932
  • E: Clare.wood@technicalexpectations.co.uk
  • Clare is a well respected Professional who has worked for Retailers (Tesco, Iceland) as well as Manufacturers. Experience covers NPD, Specifications, Artwork, Technical Management, Business Development, Budgeting, Pricing, Promotions, Value Engineering, Product Evaluations, Auditing, Customer Liason. Understanding in the way Retailers operate and full appreciation of all aspects of food manufacturing.

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