A fast-growing producer and distributor of ethnic food. The Challenge TriVista was hired to conduct a Quality of Operations™, Food Safety, and IT Due Diligence assessment on a producer and distributor of dry packed food goods. Our Approach TriVista conducted a due diligence assessment of key business value streams and associated IT support systems with… Read More

A seasonings manufacturer with sites in the U.S. and Mexico. The Challenge A private equity client was considering acquiring a food manufacturer of seasonings that use fresh ingredients. The target operates facilities in the U.S. and Mexico. The facilities have undergone recent changes in management and are experiencing market growth as well as implementing operational… Read More

A producer of food products that focus on healthy fats and plant-based proteins. The Challenge A private equity firm was evaluating the acquisition of producer of food products that focus on healthy fats and plant-based proteins. The firm brought us in to evaluate overall operations strategy, quality and food safety, co-manufacturer production operations, SIOP, and… Read More

A $58M private equity-backed manufacturer and distributor of surimi-based seafood products. The Challenge After acquiring a manufacturer and distributor of seafood products, a private equity firm wanted to identify labor productivity improvements at a west coast facility. As a secondary priority, the firm wanted to identify other barriers to growth. Through the initial assessment, we… Read More

The Challenge A leading, Private Equity-backed producer of plant-based meat substitutes opened a second facility to accommodate its rapid growth and needed new plant leadership. Our Approach TriVista Recruitment visited the new facility to gain a detailed and thorough understanding of operations and culture to help efficiently identify appropriate and qualified job candidates TriVista operational… Read More

Leveraging TriVista’s Lean & Process Improvement Expertise, the client was able to generate $500,000 dollars in savings. The Challenge The largest provider of fresh deli solutions, TriVista’s client makes fresh salsa, dips, and hummus for consumers sold through major retail chains. Their product can be seen on grocery store aisles across the country and they… Read More

The Challenge A $120M food processing and conveyance equipment manufacturer engaged TriVista to conduct a sell-side Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence assessment with a focus on the company’s global operations Our Approach In addition to assessing the company’s product development processes, the TriVista team reviewed human capital requirements, manufacturing efficiencies, inventory management and footprint requirements…. Read More

The Challenge A private equity backed company sought to consolidate their multiple manufacturing and distribution locations into one centralized campus. They utilized TriVista’s support to provide analysis and planning for the potential footprint consolidation. Our Approach TriVista conducted site visits across the entire network Facility planning to determine site requirements and layout options Financial analysis… Read More

The Challenge A private equity firm looking to acquire a confectionary business retained TriVista to perform a Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence assessment, as well as a Food Safety Due Diligence workstream. Our Approach Conducted a site visit at U.S. headquarters Assessed effectiveness of food safety / regulatory programs, Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP), and… Read More