Feeding Growth in Food & Beverage

From regulated CPG to fast-growing beverage startups, we help brands build safe, scalable, and profitable supply chains.

Trusted by 40+ food & beverage brands from $20M to $400M to master cold chain complexity while scaling sustainably

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Specialized expertise for food & beverage:

Industry-specific regulatory compliance

Specialized supply chain optimization

Demand planning and inventory management

Multi-channel fulfillment (DTC, retail, international)

Food & Beverage Challenges We Solve

Food & beverage brands face unique operational challenges from perishable inventory to strict regulatory compliance

Cold Chain & Perishable Logistics

Temperature-Critical Operations:

Cold Chain Management: Maintaining temperature integrity from production to consumer delivery
Shelf Life Optimization: FIFO inventory management and expiration date tracking across multiple SKUs
Seasonal Demand Swings: Managing capacity for peak seasons while minimizing waste during slow periods
Last-Mile Delivery: Ensuring product integrity during final delivery, especially for DTC channels

The Challenge:

Food & beverage operations are unforgiving. Temperature breaks, contamination, or timing issues can destroy entire shipments and damage brand reputation.

Regulatory Compliance & Food Safety

FDA/USDA/FSMA Requirements:

FSMA Compliance: Preventive Controls for Human Food and supplier verification programs
HACCP Implementation: Hazard analysis and critical control points throughout the supply chain
Traceability Requirements: Lot tracking and recall readiness from ingredient to consumer
Facility Inspections: Maintaining FDA/USDA inspection readiness and corrective action protocols

The Challenge:

Food safety isn't optional. One compliance failure can result in recalls, FDA warnings, or facility shutdowns that devastate operations.

Inventory & Demand Planning

Perishable Product Complexity:

Demand Forecasting: Predicting consumption patterns for products with limited shelf life
Production Planning: Coordinating batch sizes with demand to minimize waste
Multi-Channel Complexity: Managing different shelf life requirements across retail, foodservice, and DTC
Promotional Planning: Coordinating marketing campaigns with production capacity and inventory levels

The Challenge:

Balancing inventory levels with perishability creates constant tension between stockouts and waste. Getting this wrong destroys margins.

Journey-Specific Services for Food & Beverage Brands

Specialized operational support tailored to your food brand's regulatory requirements and perishable product challenges

Start

Building Food & Beverage Foundations

$5M-$35M

Cold Chain Setup & FSMA Compliance

Challenge: Establishing temperature-controlled operations and FDA compliance

Solution: Cold chain design, FSMA compliance systems, and HACCP implementation

Outcome: 100% FDA compliance and 99.8% temperature integrity across supply chain

Timeline: 6-8 weeks

Perishable Inventory Management

Challenge: Optimizing inventory levels while minimizing waste

Solution: Demand planning systems and FIFO inventory management protocols

Outcome: 40% reduction in waste and 95% in-stock rates for core SKUs

Timeline: 4-6 weeks

Scale

Optimizing Food & Beverage Operations

$35M-$100M

Multi-Channel Cold Chain Optimization

Challenge: Scaling temperature-controlled fulfillment across channels

Solution: Integrated cold chain networks and channel-specific fulfillment strategies

Outcome: 60% improvement in delivery reliability and 35% reduction in cold chain costs

Timeline: 8-10 weeks

Production & Demand Planning Integration

Challenge: Synchronizing production with demand to minimize waste

Solution: Integrated S&OP processes and production scheduling optimization

Outcome: 50% reduction in overproduction and 25% improvement in freshness scores

Timeline: 6-8 weeks

Exit

Food & Beverage Exit Preparation

$100M-$400M

Regulatory & Quality Due Diligence

Challenge: Demonstrating compliance and quality systems for acquisition

Solution: Comprehensive regulatory audit and quality system documentation

Outcome: Clean regulatory due diligence and proven quality management systems

Timeline: 4-6 weeks

Supply Chain Resilience Analysis

Challenge: Proving operational scalability and risk management

Solution: Supply chain risk assessment and scalability documentation

Outcome: Documented supply chain resilience and clear scaling roadmap

Timeline: 5-7 weeks

Integrate

Food & Beverage Integration

$400M+

Multi-Brand Cold Chain Consolidation

Challenge: Optimizing temperature-controlled operations across brands

Solution: Consolidated cold chain networks and shared infrastructure optimization

Outcome: 40% reduction in cold chain costs while maintaining product integrity

Timeline: 8-10 weeks

Regulatory Harmonization

Challenge: Streamlining compliance across multiple food & beverage brands

Solution: Unified compliance systems and regulatory process standardization

Outcome: 50% reduction in compliance overhead and streamlined audit processes

Timeline: 6-8 weeks

Why Choose IZBA for Food & Beverage Operations

Specialized food industry expertise with deep knowledge of safety protocols, cold chain logistics, and regulatory compliance

Food Safety Excellence

Proven track record with FDA/USDA/FSMA compliance, HACCP implementation, and zero food safety incidents across 40+ food brands

zero food safety incidents

Cold Chain Mastery

Expert management of temperature-critical logistics, perishable inventory optimization, and quality preservation throughout the supply chain

temperature-critical logistics

Demand Planning Precision

Advanced forecasting models that balance seasonal demand volatility with perishability constraints to minimize waste and maximize availability

minimize waste and maximize availability

Food Industry Depth

Deep understanding of food production, packaging requirements, shelf life management, and the unique challenges of perishable products

perishable products expertise

Proven Results for Food & Beverage Brands

Measurable operational improvements that drive sustainable growth and food safety excellence

Organic Food Company

"IZBA's expertise in cold chain logistics and FDA compliance was instrumental in our national expansion. We scaled from regional to nationwide distribution while maintaining 99.8% quality standards and zero food safety incidents. Their operational frameworks are built for the food industry."

Jennifer Walsh, Chief Operations Officer

$22M→$65M Growth | 99.8% Quality Rate | Zero Safety Incidents

Key Results:

195%

Revenue Growth

99.8%

Quality Rate

42%

Waste Reduction

100%

Compliance Score

Built processes that supported:

• Temperature-controlled distribution network optimization
• HACCP and FSMA compliance automation systems
• Perishable inventory forecasting and rotation protocols
• Cold chain monitoring and quality assurance processes
• Seasonal demand planning and production scheduling

Get Your Food & Beverage Operations Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your cold chain efficiency, regulatory compliance, and inventory optimization