Six Disciplines.One Integrated Approach.
We work across the full innovation and transformation spectrum — from defining strategy to hands-on execution. Every engagement is led by senior practitioners with deep FMCG expertise.
R&D & Innovation Strategy
Define where to play and how to win.
We help food, beverage and FMCG companies build R&D and innovation strategies that are grounded in consumer insight, competitive reality and business ambition. From portfolio architecture to pipeline prioritisation and go-to-market roadmaps — we translate strategic intent into actionable innovation programmes.
Capabilities
- Portfolio architecture and white-space mapping
- Innovation pipeline design and prioritisation
- Go-to-market strategy and launch planning
- Consumer and market insight integration
- Innovation governance and stage-gate design
Product & Process Development
From concept to commercialisation.
End-to-end NPD and renovation support for food, beverage and FMCG products. We bring technical depth across formulation, process engineering and scale-up — ensuring products are developed with commercial viability, regulatory compliance and manufacturing feasibility built in from day one.
Capabilities
- Formulation development and optimisation
- Process design and scale-up
- Pilot and industrial trials management
- Regulatory and labelling compliance
- Renovation and cost-optimisation programmes
R&D Transformation
Build the R&D organisation of tomorrow.
We help R&D functions restructure for speed, efficiency and impact. Whether you are scaling up, integrating an acquisition or fundamentally rethinking how your R&D operates — we design the organisation, capabilities and ways of working that deliver a faster, leaner innovation pipeline.
Capabilities
- R&D organisational design and restructuring
- Capability assessment and development
- Ways of working and process redesign
- Technology and digital tool integration
- Post-merger R&D integration
Operational & Cost Excellence
Drive efficiency, quality and profitability.
Driving productivity, quality and profitability through value engineering, formulation optimization, process improvement and manufacturing excellence.
Capabilities
- Value engineering and cost reduction programmes
- Formulation and recipe optimisation
- Process improvement and waste elimination
- Manufacturing excellence and OEE improvement
- Quality management system enhancement
Manufacturing & Technical Advisory
Strategic guidance for manufacturing decisions.
Senior technical advisory on manufacturing capabilities, process optimization, technology selection, equipment investments and industrialization. We provide the senior expertise needed to make informed, long-term manufacturing investments.
Capabilities
- Manufacturing capability assessment
- Process optimization and technology selection
- Equipment investment evaluation
- Industrialization support and scale-up
- Manufacturing network strategy
Technical Due Diligence
Independent assessment for critical decisions.
Independent assessment of R&D, manufacturing, technology and technical capabilities to support investments, strategic decisions and transformation opportunities.
Capabilities
- R&D capability and innovation roadmap
- Manufacturing asset and process evaluation
- Quality and regulatory compliance review
- Technology and IP assessment
- Integration planning and risk identification
Senior Expertise. Direct Engagement.
Every DERAS Globe engagement is led and delivered by senior practitioners — not delegated to junior teams. We bring 23+ years of global FMCG experience directly to your challenges, working alongside your teams from strategy through to execution.
No junior delegation
Senior practitioners lead and deliver every engagement. You work with the people who have done it before.
FMCG-specific depth
Deep sector knowledge in food, beverage and consumer goods — not generic consulting frameworks applied to FMCG.
Strategy through execution
We stay with you beyond the strategy deck — supporting implementation and ensuring recommendations translate into results.
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