Oliver Tyrwhitt
Food Industry Consultant
With a wealth of experience in the food industry, Oliver provides expert business support, technical compliance, and product development services. Whether you're a manufacturer, importer, marketer, food service operator or retailer, Oliver specializes in transforming your ideas into successful products that keep customers coming back.
As a qualified food scientist and chef, with a prestigious background from a leading UK university, Oliver brings over 20 years of global industry expertise. He has held senior management roles at some of the largest companies in the UK, Europe, and New Zealand, including Sainsburys, Nando's, Wagamama, Pizza Hut (YUM Brands) and recently Green Mount Foods in New Zealand. His innovative work has earned him gold awards for product innovation at the UK Quality Food Awards.
Oliver's career has also seen him work as a private chef in the USA and France, as well as founding a successful bakery in London, Olly Donuts. Now based in New Zealand, Oliver is eager to help businesses of all sizes reach their goals through his consultancy, Octopus Food Consultants.
Services offered
Concept to launch service
Your go-to partner for transforming your food or beverage concept into a market-ready product. From initial ideation to final market introduction, I will guide you every step of the way.
Cost Optimization and Profit Enhancement
Maximize profitability while minimizing costs through strategic value chain analysis and actionable insights tailored to your business.
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Maintain your competitive advantage with the highest quality products based on continuous improvement strategies and advanced development processes.
Technical Compliance Expertise
Access expert advice from a qualified consultant whenever and wherever you need it. I will ensure your products meet the highest industry standards, including BRCGS, food labelling, nutrition claims, and more. My services also cover product specifications, importing, exporting, and best-in-class quality management systems.
Project Management Excellence
Deliver your projects on time and within budget. I will help you build a successful business through effective governance, strategic planning, succession planning, and more.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Strategies
Integrate sustainable practices into your business with ESG consulting services. I can assist in aligning your operations with environmental, social, and governance principles, ensuring long-term success. I have experience in achieving certifications including B Corp and Sedex.
Qualifications
· Bachelor of Food science, Economics and Marketing (Reading University)
· Diploma in Food and Wine (Leiths School of Food and Wine)
· Advanced HACCP Training
· ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training
Professional Experience
20+ years industry experience, leading product development and technical compliance teams for blue chip global companies (manufacturing, retail and food service) across a wide range of food and beverage applications from complex multi component chilled ready meals to ambient stable long life products. Visit my LinkedIn profile for more information: http://linkedin.com/in/oliver-tyrwhitt-78101060
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