
Food & beverage
Adapting to demographic and cultural trends
Future-proofing the F&B sector
Our food and beverage consultants help you adapt to operational and market challenges, building towards sustainable, profitable outcomes.
With an ever-growing global population, it’s a hungry world and the food sector is growing to keep pace with young, rapidly developing nations driving change. The food sector is worth around $6.1 trillion (€5.1 trillion) worldwide, with an average growth rate of over 2.9% per annum.
That figure is far higher in fast-growing areas such as the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia and South America. The GCC is the largest importer of food in the world with over 85% of local needs sourced outside of the region.

Food & beverage
Future-proofing the food and beverage sector

Devising region-specific food and beverage strategies
In response to this growing challenge and aligned with the Government policy of underpinning food security, many food and beverage companies are on the lookout for investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
Our on-the-ground network of food and beverage consultants understands the nuances and differences associated with the food and beverage sector for each geographical region. Our analytical approach reflects our depth of experience in understanding appetites, trends, product demand and supply chain requirements.
Mastering the complexities of the food & beverage market
Our food and beverage experts understand the intricacies of the food and beverage market. We translate trends and supply-demand insights into effective strategies, driving growth and delivering financial success for our clients.

Our food & beverage manufacturing sector expertise
With a proven operational and due diligence track record and in-depth food and beverage sector knowledge, we help clients to improve the quality and efficiency of their food business and identify areas for investment.
Our food & beverage sales & logistics expertise
A deep sector understanding
With an increasing share of the market being taken by international giants who enjoy staggering economies of scale and who leverage their strengths across every step of the value chain, this can cause doubts and uncertainties for those hoping to enter or expand within the industry.
Without a thorough understanding of what it takes to survive and thrive in this industry, many existing players and new entrants stick to the old ways of working and risk falling behind. We show you how to transition into the world’s fast-moving retail future by providing an informed view and understanding of the customer and market dynamics shaping retail and food service sectors.
Expert local market research is key
Consumers demand that businesses and suppliers are authentic, sustainable, eco-conscious and transparent.
A hyper-connected world means that everyone is a food critic and innovation is changing consumption habits, putting pressure on the logistics of a physical business.
Navigating the array of technology being constantly evolved to improve supply chain management and food quality control is less intimidating when guided by highly experienced consultants. We provide an independent perspective with local insights to markets that can be difficult to penetrate.
Sales and distribution
The structure of retailing in the BRICS and CIVETS countries resemble the Japanese retail industry in the 1970s and 80s; dominated by independent supermarkets and small retailers. This presents a unique set of challenges as distribution is essential to any manufacturer’s strategy.
Our food and beverage consultants can show you how to find a profitable route to market in this challenging, but ultimately high-margin, high-growth sector.
Food service & HORECA
Retail is changing and the food service and retail sector experiences this turbulence acutely. Societal forces like urbanisation and environmental awareness influence growth in areas like organic retail, with plant-based meat, beverage and flavours increasing in popularity.
A growing young population, more disposable income, and changing eating habits ensure growth potential in this sector. The biggest sub-sector in the area is the Quick Service Restaurant.
We have experience with:
- Helping existing franchises expand
- Assisting those wishing to supply HORECA sector
Food retail
International multiples are becoming dominant in retail. Unwary retailers and producers lose out by investing time and money into working with old, fragmented distribution. We show how to transition into today’s world retail future.
Once a prospect is identified, we clarify key risks, qualify the opportunity, validate and support the valuation process and identify integration issues and requirements. We support investment and/or business decisions through due diligence, market import/export strategies and value chain analysis.
Our specialist teams work hands-on in the following sectors
Our key services
Due diligence
Market intelligence & insights
Capacity building & training
Feasibility & financial modelling
Strategy & execution
Sustainability & ESG services
Policy & regulation
Who we serve
Food and agribusiness companies
Innovation leaders and entrepreneurs
Agtech and Foodtech companies
Private equity funds
Family offices
Governments/ policymakers
Sovereign wealth funds
Adapting to demographic and cultural trends
Future-proofing the F&B sector
Our food and beverage consultants help you adapt to operational and market challenges, building towards sustainable, profitable outcomes.
With an ever-growing global population, it’s a hungry world and the food sector is growing to keep pace with young, rapidly developing nations driving change. The food sector is worth around $6.1 trillion (€5.1 trillion) worldwide, with an average growth rate of over 2.9% per annum.
That figure is far higher in fast-growing areas such as the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia and South America. The GCC is the largest importer of food in the world with over 85% of local needs sourced outside of the region.
Food & beverage
Future-proofing the food and beverage sector

Devising region-specific food and beverage strategies
In response to this growing challenge and aligned with the Government policy of underpinning food security, many food and beverage companies are on the lookout for investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
Our on-the-ground network of food and beverage consultants understands the nuances and differences associated with the food and beverage sector for each geographical region. Our analytical approach reflects our depth of experience in understanding appetites, trends, product demand and supply chain requirements.
Mastering the complexities of the food & beverage market
Our food and beverage experts understand the intricacies of the food and beverage market. We translate trends and supply-demand insights into effective strategies, driving growth and delivering financial success for our clients.

Our food & beverage manufacturing sector expertise
With a proven operational and due diligence track record and in-depth food and beverage sector knowledge, we help clients to improve the quality and efficiency of their food business and identify areas for investment.
Our food & beverage sales & logistics expertise
A deep sector understanding
With an increasing share of the market being taken by international giants who enjoy staggering economies of scale and who leverage their strengths across every step of the value chain, this can cause doubts and uncertainties for those hoping to enter or expand within the industry.
Without a thorough understanding of what it takes to survive and thrive in this industry, many existing players and new entrants stick to the old ways of working and risk falling behind. We show you how to transition into the world’s fast-moving retail future by providing an informed view and understanding of the customer and market dynamics shaping retail and food service sectors.
Expert local market research is key
Consumers demand that businesses and suppliers are authentic, sustainable, eco-conscious and transparent.
A hyper-connected world means that everyone is a food critic and innovation is changing consumption habits, putting pressure on the logistics of a physical business.
Navigating the array of technology being constantly evolved to improve supply chain management and food quality control is less intimidating when guided by highly experienced consultants. We provide an independent perspective with local insights to markets that can be difficult to penetrate.
Sales and distribution
The structure of retailing in the BRICS and CIVETS countries resemble the Japanese retail industry in the 1970s and 80s; dominated by independent supermarkets and small retailers. This presents a unique set of challenges as distribution is essential to any manufacturer’s strategy.
Our food and beverage consultants can show you how to find a profitable route to market in this challenging, but ultimately high-margin, high-growth sector.
Food service & HORECA
Retail is changing and the food service and retail sector experiences this turbulence acutely. Societal forces like urbanisation and environmental awareness influence growth in areas like organic retail, with plant-based meat, beverage and flavours increasing in popularity.
A growing young population, more disposable income, and changing eating habits ensure growth potential in this sector. The biggest sub-sector in the area is the Quick Service Restaurant.
We have experience with:
- Helping existing franchises expand
- Assisting those wishing to supply HORECA sector
Food retail
International multiples are becoming dominant in retail. Unwary retailers and producers lose out by investing time and money into working with old, fragmented distribution. We show how to transition into today’s world retail future.
Once a prospect is identified, we clarify key risks, qualify the opportunity, validate and support the valuation process and identify integration issues and requirements. We support investment and/or business decisions through due diligence, market import/export strategies and value chain analysis.
Our specialist teams work hands-on in the following sectors
Our key services
Due diligence
Market intelligence & insights
Capacity building & training
Feasibility & financial modelling
Strategy & execution
Sustainability & ESG services
Policy & regulation
Who we serve
Food and agribusiness companies
Innovation leaders and entrepreneurs
Agtech and Foodtech companies
Private equity funds
Family offices
Governments/ policymakers
Sovereign wealth funds

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