Food & Beverage
Our food and beverage consultants help businesses future-proof their organizations by implementing forward-thinking strategies that drive resilience and position them for long-term success.
The food and beverage industry is evolving faster than ever. Companies face mounting pressures from sustainability regulations, rising costs, workforce challenges and industry consolidation.
Our food and beverage consultants support businesses across the supply chain—from agribusiness and consumer packaged goods to distribution and retail channels—helping organizations adapt to industry changes, optimize operations and seize growth opportunities.
How we can help
By delivering proactive, industry-specific solutions to a wide range of food and beverage businesses, we focus on emerging trends and tackling industry challenges. Our strategic solutions are designed to drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. Explore our key offerings tailored to meet the unique needs of food and beverage organizations:
Understanding and leveraging tax credit programs, including those under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), can be challenging. Our tax credits and incentives advisory team guides you through the process of identifying and obtaining available incentives, while ensuring compliance with critical requirements. We help you unlock funding opportunities to drive business growth and enhance your bottom line.
From AI and machine learning to manufacturing ERP solutions, we strengthen core processes and enhance performance to achieve your goals. Our holistic approach integrates data, automation and emerging technologies to boost efficiency, scalability and resilience. Whether optimizing operations or modernizing systems, we drive sustainable growth and a competitive edge.
Supporting organizations' finance teams across their many responsibilities from cost and profitability management to AI process improvement and risk mitigation. When your finance organization is tapped out, our manufacturing consulting professionals can support your team on a project-by-project basis.
From new builds to expansions or consolidations — we help you identify feasibility, obtain funds and execute your next project. Our development advisory team helps food and beverage companies explore and execute capital expansion projects.
Global trade management
Operating in a global economy has never been more complex. Policy shifts, tariffs, supply chain disruptions and increasing domestic content requirements demand a strategic and integrated approach. Whether you're a middle-market manufacturer expanding abroad or an international company entering the U.S., our team can help optimize operations and protect your growth plans.
Trade refund and recovery services
Importers may have an opportunity to recover up to 100% of tariffs paid under IEEPA, plus statutory interest. On Feb. 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the imposition of tariffs. The decision invalidates tariffs previously imposed under IEEPA and shifts the focus to how duty recovery will be implemented through U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Outside advisory services
Outside Advisory Services help food and beverage companies navigate evolving market demands, operational challenges, and growth opportunities with confidence. Whether expanding operations, optimizing performance, managing supply chain complexity, or addressing workforce and financial priorities, our professionals provide objective guidance and specialized expertise tailored to your business goals. We work alongside manufacturers, processors, distributors, retailers, and agribusiness organizations to strengthen decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth. By combining deep industry experience with practical, data-driven insights, we help clients build resilient organizations that are well positioned to compete in a dynamic marketplace.
Industry specialization
The food and beverage industry is made up of diverse businesses, each facing unique challenges and opportunities. From farm to table, our team provides tailored solutions to support companies at every stage of the supply chain. Explore our specialized focus areas below to see how we can support your success.
- Wineries, Breweries, Distillers, and distributors
- Dairy processing and consumer goods
- Seafood processing and distribution
- Food and beverage wholesalers and distributors
- Nutritional supplements
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Food processors and co-packers
- Ingredient manufacturing and suppliers
- Pet treats and pet food manufacturers
- Alcoholic, non-alcoholic and infused beverages
- Consumer packaged goods (fresh, frozen and shelf-stable)
- Processing, manufacturing, packaging, private label and cooperatives
- Refining, milling, baking and ingredient production
- Supplements and protein alternatives
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