Consultants
Consultancy and Technical Services
This list of SDT Members, who are prepared to act as consultants or provide technical services is provided as a service to those seeking such assistance.
The information included has been supplied by that individual and it must be emphasised that where members undertake work as a result of this web site, they do so entirely in their individual professional capacity and totally independent of the SDT. Consultants will negotiate their own terms and conditions including their rates, and in no sense represent the SDT.
The Society cannot accept any responsibility or liability for work undertaken and it should be noted that free advice or information is generally not provided.
Consultants who are members of the Society wishing to be included in this list should contact the Executive Director at execdirector@sdt.org in the first instance.
Ken Burgess MSc, MBA, PhD, C.Sci
31 Selby Rd
West Bridgford,
Nottingham
NG2 7BP
Mobile: +44 (0)7515283291
Email: k.burgess2@btinternet.com
Website: www.kenburgessassociates.co.uk
Experience:
With over 40 years experience in the dairy industry, my key roles were Group Technical Director of Dairy Crest for 15 years and Technical Director of Yoplait UK for 5. I have also worked in Ireland and France, as well as working with the International Dairy Federation in over 15 countries, and operating for the past 10 years as an Independent Consultant. My broad experience has included leading R&D programmes resulting in the development of brands such as Clover, Cathedral City & Frijj, implementing best in class Good Manufacturing Practice Standards, & the technical leadership of major industry investments in cheese manufacture, added value whey processing and supply chain facilities.
I operate happily at all levels, from developing strategic technical plans to the detailed solving of product specific technology and microbiology problems. I also have a broad range of business and people development interests and experience, supported by qualifications in business administration, coaching and change management. Coaching, development and training feature strongly in my work.
This combination and integration of technical, business and people development approaches are what distinguishes my consultancy philosophy.
usiness Planning, Hygienic Design, Project Management, Design Specifications, Maintenance, Innovation, Skills, Education
Chris Edwards OBE, TD, FIFST, VR
The Dairy House Ltd,
22 New Street
Haslington, Cheshire
CW1 5PN
Mobile: +44(0) 7961725278
Email : dairytrainer@thedairyhouse.onmicrosoft.com
Experience:
With over 30 years working in the dairy food and agricultural sector, Chris has an in-depth understanding of the challenges facing the food and dairy supply chain from primary production through to retail supply. During his career, the cereal/dairy farmer's son has played a lead role in land based education and training, rural business and regional development, with particular emphasis on the dairy sector. This breadth of experience has been instrumental in his determination to promote best practice and the sustainable future for dairy processing in the UK through Skills development. In his previous employment positions, Chris has worked as a food supermarket manager, product development technologist, an operations manager with Milk Marque, Warehouse Operations manager, he has lectured in Food and Dairy Technology for 15 years in addition to managing the product development halls at Reaseheath College. Latterly he has worked for 4 ½ years with Arla Foods as their Technical Competence Development Manager and then 12 months with Tetra Pak UK processing systems concentrating on dairy plant business development. He has his own Dairy Technology Training and Consultancy now – The Dairy House Ltd.
He believes that the food industry must continually be in a position to change and adapt in response tomarket demands by keeping abreast of the ever changing factors within global dairy sector.
Wayne Johnson
9 Commerce Road
Lynchwood
Peterborough
PE2 6LR
Mobile: +44(0) 7487217665
Email : wayne.johnson@faedah-solutions.com
Web: http://www.Faedah-solutions.com
Experience:
With 30 years working in the food industry in both dairy (UK & Europe) and chilled manufacturing and retail. Covering process, automation and technical management. Offering technical / process and automation consultancy to help sites either with BRC / audit preparation, automating factory systems, label verification (Autocoding) systems or process improvements. Advanced HACCP trained
Our products are designed to help new start ups or SME’s to release factory data they require (energy monitoring / PPM / run rates), move to a paperless system or ensure they are using the correct packaging and date codes on products (Autocoding).
John Knox MSc, CSci, MCQI, FIFST
John Knox Ltd
Glenmore House
55 Rose Bank
Leek
Staffordshire ST13 6AG
Mobile: 07967 022341
Telephone: 01538 399733
Email: john@johnknoxltd.co.uk
Web: www.johnknoxltd.co.uk
Experience:
John was manufacturing director of the £200m turnover Kerrygold Co. for 14 years and founded and run the Staffordshire Cheese Co. for 10 years.
He has prepared Business Plans, Developed Sales and New Products in Artisanal Cheesemaking, Yogurt, Juice, Milk and Butter. He has considerable experience in HACCP and Quality Systems Development.
Nigel C A Stevens
Tel Home: 01579 351 061
Tel Mobile: 07974 912 518
Website: www.nigelcastevens.com
Email: nigelcastevens@outlook.com
Experience:
I'm an independent Environmental Consultant working specifically within the dairy sector, as well as the wider food and drink industry. I am experienced, qualified and practical and offer totally impartial advice on all aspects of industrial effluent treatment, plant troubleshooting and wastage control... and I'm cost-effective. With over 35+ years of experience, working in over 200 sites across 16 countries I can provide the best, independent knowledge base from which to make informed decisions, and meet due diligence requirements. My services and assignments include: comprehensive plant assessments, options and strategy reviews, appraisal of quotations, detailed effluent plant design, full-scale water reuse projects and accredited technical training. Further info at www.nigelcastevens.com but do not hesitate to contact me for an informal discussion to see if I can help on your project or site.
John Taylerson FCIM MBA Chartered marketer
Tel Mobile: 07866 438 275
Website: www.taylerson.co.uk
Email: john@taylerson.co.uk
Experience:
Having worked from farm through every step of the dairy supply chain I can offer both technical, financial and marketing support. Highlights include starting a food and drink business from scratch to produce, process and market to the likes of Waitrose, John Lewis, Amazon. Having rebuilt and led a 60,000 sqft UHT dairy site and got BRC6 grade A I also have well proven technical and practical skills. Experience includes Tetra Pak UK, Marketing Director at MilkLink, Head of Market Development at Milk Development council. Consulted for DEFRA and HMRC at the highest level.
If you want to develop a product, decide on the practicalities of taking it to market or the raise money and create a sustainable business model then I can help.
Vonsild Insight
29 Hill Top Road
Newmillerdam
WF2 6PZ
Experience:
23 years senior manufacturing, engineering, technology, innovation and projects positions with global FMCG blue chip organisations. Worked in Denmark, Sweden, Hungary, Canada and UK.
Certified facilitator of business insight workshops.
Manufacturing, Dairy, Food and drink industries, Food Safety, Statutory compliance, Engineering, Technology, Entrepreneurship.