Why Choose Our Consulting Services
Deep produce experience meets strategic execution — from facility to first sale.
At Allways Think Fresh, we do more than process fruit and vegetables — we help businesses build fresh food programs from the ground up. Our Consulting Services division exists to support brands, commissaries, entrepreneurs, and retailers in every aspect of launching or optimizing fresh-cut operations.
Whether you’re designing a new processing facility, building out your SKU lineup, tackling food safety documentation, or refining a private label strategy — our team of bilingual, boots-on-the-ground experts will help you move faster, smarter, and more confidently.
We bring together decades of hands-on produce knowledge with a proactive, creative approach to growth. With us, consulting doesn’t just mean advice — it means real plans, real support, and real results.
Why Our Consulting Model Works
Hands-on guidance from produce people who’ve built it before.
You’re not hiring a theory-driven consultant — you’re gaining a trusted operator who’s been in your shoes and can help you solve the real challenges of building and scaling a fresh-cut brand.
- Facility Layout & Line Design Optimize your workspace for safety, efficiency, and scalable throughput.
- HACCP Plan Development & Training Write and implement food safety systems that pass audits and reduce risk.
- Product R&D & Test Batching Build new SKUs with our team — including formulation, packaging, and spec sheets.
- Regulatory & Label Compliance Navigate USDA, FDA, Prop 65, GS1, and other critical labeling and traceability needs.
- Equipment Sourcing & Operational Scaling Find and configure the right tools to meet your budget, capacity, and quality goals.
- Market Strategy & Cost Modeling Analyze pricing, positioning, and ingredient sourcing to ensure your product is viable at scale.
- Bilingual Execution Team Support in both English and Spanish — on-site or remote — with materials and training.
Built From the Back of the House Up
We don’t just advise — we roll up our sleeves and help you build it.
Our team has helped launch dozens of successful fresh produce brands and processing operations. When we consult, we do it with the empathy and urgency of an operator — not a theorist.
- We’ve worked in the facilities, not just written about them — and we understand the real-world challenges operators face.
- Our consultants bring decades of experience in production, food safety, sourcing, and packaging — across both branded and private-label programs.
- From slicing tables to sanitation stations, we know how to optimize space, flow, and compliance.
- We’ve helped small teams scale to national distribution — and large teams solve inefficiencies they couldn’t see from the boardroom.
- Our solutions aren’t theoretical — they’re actionable, cost-conscious, and designed to perform under pressure.
- Whether you're setting up a cold room, implementing a new SKU, or training your QA team, we provide execution-level support with leadership-level insight.
Frequently asked questions
We work with a wide range of clients — from startup produce brands and commissary kitchens to retailers launching private labels, manufacturers expanding capacity, and more.
Not at all. We help businesses at every stage — from early idea phase to post-launch optimization. If you’re in the concept, planning, or pre-approval stage, we can add tremendous value early on.
Yes. We specialize in HACCP planning, SQF certification support, and audit readiness. We’ll help write plans, train teams, and implement systems to ensure compliance.
Absolutely. We’ve designed processing lines, storage layouts, and production flows for companies of all sizes — and we’ll recommend the right equipment for your volume and budget.
Yes. Our team is fully bilingual and can provide documentation, training, and communication in both languages.
We offer flat-fee projects, hourly support, or retainer-based consulting depending on your scope and needs. We’ll provide a proposal that fits your timeline and budget.
Yes! We often work hand-in-hand with our private label division to guide clients through the development and launch of new SKUs — from concept to shelf.
Yes. While on-site support is always powerful, many of our clients work with us remotely via video calls, shared project boards, and digital documentation systems.