our track record

We work in partnership with our customers to find ways to make their business more efficient and profitable, whether improving an existing process or supplying a new facility, we can help your new start-up or well-established business. We have worked with many growers, packers and processors from small start-up specialists through to global leaders.

Some of our adventures with growers and processors:

  • Designed and installed some of the largest potato, carrot and onion peeling and processing lines in the UK
  • Designed and installed large volume salad washing processing and packing lines in the UK
  • Designed and installed state of the art onion peeling lines to customers in the USA, including the largest privately owned salad processing company in the USA that have an annual revenue of $2 Billion
  • Designed and installed low volume peeling lines for small independent growers in the UK
  • Managed many efficiency programs for new and existing customers across the UK, USA and Canada
  • Designed, installed and regularly service a central cooking facility for a famous celebrity chef’s brand in the UK
  • Provided complete lines, individual machines and spare parts to various giants in the food service sector

Some of our adventures with start-ups and cottage industries:

  • Advised on packing, shelf life and automation to a small family run ready-meal business
  • Increased output and profit for a Yorkshire based preserve and chutney producer who now sells to the UK and USA markets
  • Provided guidance and consultancy to a home based curry businesses who wanted to go commercial

Our Track Record:

We ensure honesty, knowledge and passion is at the heart of everything we do, but don’t just take our word for it…

Fresh Direct, leading supplier of fresh produce to the food services industry, who process 35,000 orders per week:

“My business hired Rob Allum to undertake and project manage a food production facility extension project. Rob specified the machinery and managed/booked all contractors bringing the project to a conclusion on time and on budget. First class. We will be working with him again.” Adam Isted, Director, United Kingdom.

Vidalia Valley (part of Stanley Farms), the only American processor to grow its own Vidalia® Onions solely for use in producing its own gourmet and country-style products, Vidalia® Onion rings and frozen onions.

“Rob is a great person who does what he says he is going to do. He is very knowledgeable about the processing world. He is a real asset to our company and a great help.” Andy Woodruff, Georgia, USA.

Cohn Farm grows, packs and ships its own many variations of potatoes, carrots and onions.

“Rob is very knowledgeable and passionate about his business. He takes the necessary time to understand his customer’s specific needs, and finds the most appropriate solution, even if it’s not all in his best interest. His honesty and integrity have been paramount in our dealings.” Larry Cohn, Owner,Canada.

Taylor Farms is North America’s largest supplier of value-added fresh produce to the food service industry.

“My first experience of working with Rob has been excellent. Rob’s attention to detail is tremendous and you feel as though a true partnership is there through each step of the process. Rob made several site visits to ensure no detail was overlooked. I look forward to working with Rob on future projects, and I will highly recommend Rob to anyone considering his service or the manufacturer he represents.” Todd Phillips, President, USA.