Discovering a gap in the market for a one-stop-shop providing technical expertise in all areas of food and fresh produce, Richard Binks founded FreshTec in 2012. Richard brings to FreshTec over 20 years' industry experience and expertise as well as a breadth of innovative ideas to help strengthen his clients' business.
The FreshTec philosophy is 'to consistently deliver added value, high quality and professional technical consultancy to the global food and fresh produce market'.
"It's now widely accepted that any food and fresh produce business with a technical edge will not only better meet their legal requirements but also benefit from enhanced customer confidence, improved quality and the likelihood of increased profitability."
"Working with FreshTec has enabled our company to strategically develop our protected salad portfolio. Richard has showed exceptional knowledge in this area of the seed industry. His assistance and enthusiasm going forward will enable us to further improve our offer to UK and overseas based customers."
"Having parachuted Richard into our business to carry consultancy work we were not disappointed with his efforts. Richard showed enthusiasm and professionalism as well as ensuring that the work was carried out on time and on budget."
“We have worked with Richard on a range of projects and have found his services add value to our business as well as being professional, timely and accurate. His input and suggestions have helped us enhance our technical agenda and will, in the future, ensure that Barfoots continues to meet its customer requirements and develop its supply base”
"FreshTec provided a first class service. Richard was professional and courteous and showed an in-depth technical knowledge whilst working with Thanet Earth. His help has been invaluable in enabling us to move our technical agenda forward. He has made a direct and clear contribution to our innovation and NPD strategy."
"Richard has brought a high level of auditing capability and diligence into our business and his contribution to our supplier auditing process has been extremely beneficial. I have no hesitation in recommending him and look forward to continuing a successful relationship."
FreshTec Agricultural Consultancy Ltd (FreshTec) provides a wide range of technical consultancy services to the global food and fresh produce industry.
We are the specialists you can buy-in whenever you need us, whether your requirement is just one day or six months.
A one-stop-shop for all your technical requirements, we add value by helping companies achieve the technical excellence required to develop their product range, boost sales and increase their bottom line.
Located in Huntington, on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens, FreshTec is ideally positioned to work with key food businesses and related industries both in the UK and around the world.
Product Management - Supply chain management and sourcing of fresh produce. We are specialists in a range of vegetable fruit and salad crops.
FreshTec provides added technical capability to help your business meet its objectives and make maximum impact.
