Food Industry For Sale

Business description

Manufacturer and Supplier
Freshness & Fat Content
Meters for the Food
Industry
This is a completely unique business that designs and manufactures a range of hand held meters that accurately measure the fat content or freshness of fish, poultry and meat products.

The ever-growing legislation governing the standards and quality of food reaching the consumer market has led to the development of this innovative and unique product range. Based on microwave technology the meters are able to measure the fat content and freshness of fish, meat and poultry products. Commercial users can therefore rest assured that their compliance is carried out to the highest level.

The fat meter is patented in various country’s around the world and was patented by MAFF in 1991) Ongoing product development will shortly see a version of this technology available for the retail shopper enabling them to guarantee that the food they prepare for their family and friends is of the very best quality and in perfect condition. Additional development of new products will add to the portfolio in due course.

Property information

Location:

The business is presently situated in Scotland but could easily be relocated to the buyer’s choice of location or be absorbed into an existing operation where there is commercial synergy.
Alternatively the purchaser could retain the existing premises on a leasehold basis at a quarterly rental of £2250:00. The unit covers an area of 800 square feet which includes a work shop for the construction and testing of all new equipment, a service area for machines coming back for re calibration and servicing, a small administration office, and kitchen / calibration lab. There is ample parking. Access to the motorway network is within five minutes drive.

Other information

Expansion potential:

This is a very significant commercial opportunity which clearly has the potential to achieve success in the worldwide market subject to the execution of a well structured sales and marketing campaign. The international growth in consumer litigation for substandard food products is a key driving force behind most companies striving to ensure the quality of their produce at the point of sale. This fact alone guarantees a huge untapped market where this unrivalled technology can make a significant and immediate impact.

Competition / Market:

The present director has a considerable number of business interests and while he has been responsible for the development and launch of these meters he would not consider that sales and marketing, at the required level to be amongst the skill-sets of his company.

Reasons for selling:

The managing director wishes to concentrate on other commercial enterprises in his existing portfolio of businesses. There will be a full and seamless handover of the business that will form part of the sale negotiations.