The New Industry Structure
Dramatic changes in the way the food industry works, in motion before COVID19.
Brought about by technology, economics, new sources of capital, labor, shifting profit pools, services, and resource availability, each and all responding to:
- The way consumers live, work and play; and
- The way businesses do business.
The acceleration of forces means that food companies must drive 10 years of progress in 18 months.At this rate of speed in and outside the industry arena, no food company will remain relevant without doing two essential things at the same time:
- Improving results Today
- Building new markets for Tomorrow.
Both critical engines must co-exist, full time, professionalized and on equal footing in every organization.
Our Services
Interactive presentations and facilitated workshops designed to help you evaluate options and achieve objectives.
1. Clear-eyed interpretations for what's happening in today's food industry to enable your organization to pivot while remaining world-class at execution.
Strategic. Big picture. Business improvement.
You will be able to determine how well your organization is mastering the value that compels growth:
- New competitive arenas and playgrounds
- Risks to your current business advantage
- Resource allocation and reduction
- Rapid transformation concepts
2. Exceptional foresight into shifts on the food industry edges that signal where and how your company must compete in 18 months.
Strategic. Connect-the-dots. Mid term TSR.
You will identify investment-grade growth engines to secure your organization's place in the future of the industry:
- New markets and models
- Redefined customer relationships
- Re-engineered revenue streams and cost structures
- Differentiating partnerships and investments
About Us
Debra Bachar, Founder and President
Debra's lifelong industry career includes executive roles with domestic and global food manufacturers. Consulting since 2000 at the CEO and board levels, she is a renown industry foresight specialist, facilitating development of investment-grade growth strategies for blue chip and upper middle market food and beverage companies. Public speaker, industry commentary, influencer and white paper publisher, Debra is former Chair of Executive Programs and Top to Top Conference for the Women's Foodservice Forum. She is trained and certified in Strategyzer's Thinkers 40 award-winning business model methodologies.
Scott Norman, Finance and Business Manager
An exceptional management career spanning over 28 years, Scott's corporate history lists prominent public and private consumer packaged goods companies. Joining Blueberry in 2008, his track record of generating revenue growth enables clients to successfully develop sales management techniques that optimize customer relationships and translate complex growth objectives into successful field implementation. Scott also provides financial and business oversight for Blueberry.
Bill Pierrakeas, Senior Client Advisor
Bill is specialized in leadership development, change management, strategy definition and training. He applies extensive expertise working with diverse Fortune 1000 firms' leadership and integration teams during acquisitions, divestitures and other changes in ownership. Published author of articles and studies throughout his industry career, Bill is a Certified Lean Expert, Certified Lean Analyst, and board member for the Association for Manufacturing Excellence.
Subject Matter Experts
Blueberry maintains a strong network of contracted service professionals including doctorate-level executive coaching, search, human resources, legal and other practitioners as requested to advance client objectives.
