Industry
Food & Beverage
From farm to fork, we help food and beverage manufacturers navigate complex regulatory requirements, manage volatile demand, and build technology platforms that ensure safety, traceability, and profitability across every stage of production.
Industry Overview
The food and beverage industry operates under some of the most stringent regulatory and quality requirements of any manufacturing sector. From FDA and FSMA compliance to allergen management and shelf-life tracking, producers must maintain complete visibility across ingredients, processes, and finished goods — all while managing razor-thin margins and unpredictable consumer demand.
Legacy ERP systems often lack the specialized capabilities food and beverage companies need: catch-weight processing, lot traceability, recipe and formula management, and real-time quality control. Cherry Street Consulting helps F&B manufacturers select, implement, and optimize technology platforms purpose-built for the unique challenges of perishable goods production and distribution.
Sector Snapshot
- Strict FDA, FSMA, and GFSI compliance mandates
- Complex allergen tracking and labeling requirements
- Catch-weight and variable-weight inventory management
- Shelf-life constraints driving production scheduling
- Demand volatility driven by seasonality and promotions
Key Challenges We Solve
Purpose-built solutions for the unique complexities of food and beverage manufacturing.
FDA/FSMA Compliance
Automated compliance workflows, audit-ready documentation, and preventive controls management aligned to FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
Allergen Management
End-to-end allergen tracking from raw materials through finished goods, with automated labeling validation and cross-contamination risk analysis.
Catch-Weight Processing
Variable-weight inventory management with real-time catch-weight capture, pricing calculations, and accurate costing across production and distribution.
Shelf-Life Tracking & Demand Volatility
FEFO-based inventory rotation, expiration date management, and AI-driven demand sensing to reduce waste and optimize production scheduling.
Recommended Services
ERP Implementation & Program Management
End-to-end ERP deployment tailored for food and beverage production workflows.
Learn MoreSupply Chain & Operations Transformation
Optimize cold chain logistics, demand planning, and distribution for perishable goods.
Learn MoreAI Strategy & Custom AI Development
AI-powered demand forecasting, quality prediction, and waste reduction analytics.
Learn MoreWe work across all major ERP platforms for this industry. View our full platform expertise →