Agri-food

Industry Agrifood

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In the agri-food sector, the pressure is constant. You face the volatility of raw materials, the demands of "zero defects" quality, and, above all, tough negotiations with large retailers. Whether you're a family business defending your legacy or a private equity fund consolidating a food group, protecting your profit margin is a daily battle.

Having a good product no longer guarantees success if you fail in the supply chain or in commercial negotiations.

EPUNTO Interim Management provides you with executives who have grown up in this sector. From agricultural and livestock management to supermarket shelves, we assign CEOs, Operations Directors, and Sales Directors who understand your value chain and know how to professionalize management, integrate acquired companies, and maximize EBITDA without compromising food safety.

Operations and Supply Chain: Protecting the Margin

In a penny-pinching business, operational efficiency is everything. We bring senior leadership to optimize your plants and logistics.

Industrial Excellence: We implemented Lean Manufacturing adapted to the process industry (food) to reduce waste, optimize format changes and improve productivity.
Food Safety and Quality: We guarantee strict compliance with regulations (IFS, BRC, FDA) not as bureaucracy, but as a passport to sell to large international accounts.
Purchasing Management: We professionalize procurement in volatile markets to protect your bottom line against commodity inflation.

Commercial Strategy and Internationalization

Selling to modern distribution channels or opening up foreign markets requires an expert approach.

Negotiation with Retail: We assign managers with real experience negotiating staffing and annual agreements with major national and European distribution chains.
Internationalization: We lead the opening of new export markets, managing the logistical and regulatory complexity of selling food outside our borders.
Brand Development: We transform manufacturing companies (commodity) in brands valued by the consumer, increasing the value of the company.

Consolidation and Professionalization (Private Equity Focus)

The sector is experiencing a wave of mergers and acquisitions. We are your partner in execution.

Buy-and-Build: We lead the integration of multiple family businesses into a single corporate group, unifying cultures, systems, and production processes.
Professionalization of the Family Business: We support the transition from family management to professional management, establishing governing bodies and reliable reports for the investor.

I have a great product, but large retailers are squeezing my margins. What can you do?

We assign a Sales or General Manager who understands the ins and outs of the retail industry. We review your cost structure, pricing strategy, and value proposition. We help you prepare for the annual negotiations with solid arguments and, if necessary, diversify your channels (Food Service, Export, Horeca) to reduce your dependence on a single client.

How do you help a PE Fund that has just bought a family-owned food company?

This is our most common scenario. The founder usually has a lot of "experience" but little "methodology." Our Interim Manager comes in to professionalize management: implementing an ERP, defining reliable KPIs, professionalizing the management team, and preparing the company to scale or integrate new acquisitions (Build-up), aligning with your investment thesis.

Do you have experience in food crisis management?

Yes, and we know that speed is critical. In the event of a health alert or a recall For each product issue, we assign an immediate crisis manager. Their priority is to protect consumer health, manage communication with authorities and the media, and safeguard your brand's reputation to ensure business continuity.

Can you manage the integration of two factories after a merger?

Absolutely. Duplicate plants are a source of inefficiency. Our Chief Operating Officer (COO) leads the industrial plan: deciding what is manufactured where, unifying processes, harmonizing labor agreements, and optimizing logistics to capture the operational synergies promised in the acquisition plan.

Do you cover the entire chain, from the primary sector to industry?

Yes. We have managers with expertise in cooperative management and the primary sector (agriculture/livestock), as well as managers with expertise in the processing and packaging industry. We understand complete traceability and how problems at the source impact the final product.

Success Stories in the industry Agri-food

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Do you need to improve the profitability of your food business?

The market doesn't forgive inefficiencies. If you want to professionalize your management, optimize your factory, or negotiate better with your clients, you need an industry expert.

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