Due Diligence
An investment in a food company is an investment in its brand reputation and customer trust … on which a food safety crisis can wreak havoc in an instant.
Private equity and investment firms are increasingly looking to the food industry as an investment target – but ensuring the security of your investment is complex! TAG can provide the very specific due diligence needed to evaluate a company’s food safety and regulatory risks.
How TAG Helps Food Businesses & Investors
Investors:
TAG’s extensive food industry experience has made us the go-to consultancy firm for acquisition teams seeking to enter the food industry. Our experience can help reduce the complexity of the acquisition and increase the security of your investment.
Food Businesses:
TAG is recognized in the industry as a premier consulting partner for results-oriented assessments of food businesses – from farm through retail. Our experience can help ensure your food safety programs, processes, and operations are the best they can be.
Enhanced Investment Protection
To address potential areas of risk in a proposed acquisition, TAG takes a sequential, holistic approach to assessment to help ensure the best outcome for the investment, merger, or acquisition. We:
- Review the company’s food safety plans and programs.
- Assess compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Conduct onsite assessments to assess food safety risks.
- Look for “red flags” and gaps in the company’s food safety plan and implementation.
- Assess potential hazards in labeling, allergen cross-contact, pathogenic contamination, etc.
- Provide a written report with results and any recommended mitigation strategies.
TAG is the go-to consultancy firm for food establishments; we help keep your business running efficiently, effectively, and successfully.
