Management Consulting
Short- and Long-Term Management Consulting Solutions
Get excellent management advice and support for your mid-sized food industry business’s plants to transition, expand, or upgrade operations with the help of B&R Food Marketing, Inc. Our management consulting division offers cost-effective services that empower you to successfully identify and serve new marketplace opportunities, restructure and recharge your company, or streamline your systems to control costs and maximize efficiency, performance, and profits.
Food Industry
Business Aspects We Advise On
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Manufacturing Management
- Corporate Infrastructure and Systems
- Resource Development and Allocation
- Procurement
- Sales and Marketing
- Sales Management
- New Product Development
- Market Opportunities
- Brand Marketing
- Operations
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Quality Assurance
- Analysis of Production Systems
- Product Formulation and Development
- Menu Development
- Sales Training
Our Management Consulting Division’s Mission
To provide a full spectrum of management-related consulting services for food industry businesses, helping them develop and implement optimal company-wide systems that maximize their effectiveness and profitably.
The B&R Food Marketing, Inc. Difference
We take the time to understand your company’s dynamics. Leveraging senior-level management expertise in food manufacturing and distribution, we can help your business gain a clearer vision and fresh perspective on its processes and tailor strategies for growth.
Moreover, our long-standing connections across the diverse markets of food industry businesses, from food service and retail to specialized sectors like schools, the military, and beyond, underscore our distinct edge in fostering sustainable success for our clients.
Food Industry Profile
Our president and CEO, Rick Morris, has an extensive background working at a senior level in different food industry businesses. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree from the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. He utilizes his wealth of experience and the knowledge and skills he learned from this hospitality school to help our clientele improve their operations and achieve their company goals.
Coleman Natural Foods, Golden, CO
President, Prepared Foods Group and Food Service Division
Assumed profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for Coleman Natural Foods, Penn Valley Farms, Hans’ brand, and Kings Delight and their six manufacturing plants, which have over 1,100 employees and generated more than $250 million in sales.President, Food Service Division
Assumed general management and full P&L responsibility for Kings Delight’s manufacturing operations and total food service sales for all of the Coleman Natural Foods business.Premium Gold Angus Beef, Austin, TX
Chief Executive Officer
Directed the privately held, vertically integrated meat company’s growth and development.Sam Hausman Foods, Corpus Christi, TX
President and Chief Operating Officer
Assumed responsibility for all aspects of the company’s meat manufacturing and trading operations that required significant turnaround.IBP Corporation, Dakota Dunes, SD
Vice President, IBP Inc. and Doskocil Subsidiaries
Oversaw business functions in support of the senior executives of the world’s largest beef and pork processor.Assistant to the Chairman of the Board
Focused on acquisitions of further processing food companies.Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, Dallas, TX
Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and R&D
Was responsible for all fresh, frozen, and prepared foods sales and directed marketing and R&D activities.Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and R&D
Was responsible for the sales, marketing, and R&D activities within the Prepared Foods Division.WHITE SWAN, INC., Dallas, TX
President, Dallas Division
Assumed management oversight and P&L responsibility with significant involvement in corporate steering committees and acquisition evaluations.Sara Lee Meat Group
Vice President of Sales, Standard Meat Company
Served as National Sales Manager and National Accounts Manager for the Standard Meat Company division of the business .CFS Continental
Various Positions
Worked his way up from Sales Representative to Sales Supervisor and eventually Sales Manager in the company.
Projects
Suji’s Korean Cuisine/FDMR Corporation
- Guided the company’s expansion into the US and European markets.
- Sourced co-packers for the business in the US and European markets.
- Advised on all aspects of product development.
- Provided sales and marketing services like broker selection, customer introductions, contracts, and distribution programs.
Quantum Foods, Chicago, IL
- Consulted on the analysis of needs in the organization and recruitment of two senior-level positions.
- Advised on the evaluation of organizational structure and budgeting process.
- Helped with the training of national account managers.
- Assisted in addressing production-related issues at national multi-unit chains.
- Advised on the analysis of the manufacturing capacity of multiple facilities.
Rastelli Foods, Philadelphia, PA
- Guided the business in developing and refining a cattle procurement program .
- Helped evaluate the company’s processing agreements with their packers.
Reed Food Technology, Jackson, MS
Assisted with the evaluation and assessment of a co-packer and potential acquisition candidate.
Shaw Resources, Greenville, SC
- Helped with the assessment of one of their retort pouch food processors.
- Provided recommendations for future strategic direction and/or sale of the company.
Southern Foods Company, Greensboro, NC
- Assisted with the evaluation of the company’s purchasing function covering proteins, dry goods, and seafood.
- Provided recommendations pertaining to the purchasing function within the business.
Saigon Cafe
- Assisted owner with expansion of additional Restaurant Units and Retail Products.
- Advised on all aspects of Product Development
- Sourced co-packers for the business in the US
- Provided sales and marketing services like broker selection, customer introductions, contracts, and distribution programs.
- Provided Financial Analysis and Budgeting
- Assisted in Finalizing all USDA programs to include HACCP guidelines