When you are leading food safety at a senior level, internal blind spots become your biggest risk. You need someone from outside who can assess your systems objectively, benchmark them against best practice, and tell you exactly where the gaps are – without the politics.
GM / Head of Food Safety
You want gold-standard systems. And you know that the only way to get a true picture of where you are is to bring in someone who is not invested in telling you what you want to hear.
- Systems that have grown organically and may not reflect current best practice
- Internal blind spots that internal audits are not catching
- Resistance to change that is slowing down improvement
- Uncertainty about how the quality team is aligned to the business strategy
- Wanting external validation before a major audit or certification
Here is what we do for GMs and Heads of Food Safety
We bring an authoritative, independent view. We have worked at the senior level in some of NZ’s most complex food safety environments – including Fonterra at the governance level. We know what best practice looks like and we can tell you, clearly, where your organisation sits relative to it.
Independent food safety system reviews and gap assessments – see Gap Assessments
Food safety culture, vision, and strategy – see Food Safety Culture / Vision and Strategy
GFSI certification planning and implementation – see FSSC 22000 / BRCGS / SQF
Benchmarking against industry – best practice
You will know within one conversation whether we are the right fit. Book your free 30-min consultation today.
Why Produco
We work alongside your team to help businesses make informed decisions, reduce risk, and achieve their goals with practical, proven solutions that support both compliance and business growth.
Proven Industry Experience
We’ve helped businesses across the food, beverage, dairy, meat, export, retail, and medicinal cannabis sectors solve complex compliance and food safety challenges with confidence.
Practical Solutions
We focus on clear, actionable advice and systems that work in the real world—not unnecessary complexity or paperwork.
Senior-Level Expertise
Our experienced consultants bring deep knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards, audits, retailer requirements, and regulatory compliance.
End-to-End Support
From startups entering the market to established manufacturers managing audits, exports, certifications, and operational improvements, we’re with you every step of the way.
Commercially Focused
We understand that compliance must support business growth. Our recommendations are designed to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and help you achieve your commercial objectives.
Whatever the Problem, We'll Help You Fix It.
One conversation will tell you exactly where you stand and what you need to do next.