From Compliance to Innovation

Customized Solutions for Food and Beverage Companies

LEAD GLOBAL provides a comprehensive range of technical services, from bridging management and leadership gaps to developing and improving your programs to reduce risk and help protect your customers, consumers, and brand.

Our Vision

At LEAD GLOBAL, our vision is to be the trusted guardian of our clients’ success, globally recognized for our integrity, valued as a provider of a wide range of technical expertise and services, and commitment to protecting consumer health and client interests. We envision a future where our clients thrive in a complex and ever-changing world, confident in our ability to help them navigate challenges, capture opportunities, and deliver exceptional results.

Our Mission

To deliver customized solutions through high-quality expertise that meet our clients’ evolving needs.

How It Works

Partnering for Success

We believe in building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients. Our approach is designed to deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable results.

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In-Depth Consultation

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Customized Solution Development

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Expert Implementation

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Continuous Improvement

Understanding Your Unique Needs

We initiate every client relationship with a comprehensive consultation. This allows us to thoroughly understand your specific challenges, objectives, and operational landscape. We delve deep to identify key areas for improvement and ensure our solutions are precisely aligned with your business goals.

Strategic Planning and Tailored Agreements

Following the consultation, we develop a detailed Scope of Work (SOW) that outlines a customized strategic plan. This agreement clearly defines project deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation. We work closely with you to refine and approve the agreement, ensuring complete alignment and transparency.

Resource Allocation and Actionable Plans

Upon approval, we assign the appropriate consultant(s) best suited to your project. We conduct a thorough assessment of your current processes and programs, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. Through a collaborative kick-off meeting, we align on an actionable plan, providing expert guidance and hands-on support throughout the implementation process.

Prioritization, Training, and Ongoing Support

We prioritize gap closure through a collaborative approach, working closely with your team to implement effective solutions. We provide customized training to ensure your team is proficient in new and/or updated procedures and systems. Following implementation, we conduct a closing review to discuss ongoing support, ensuring sustainable improvement and long-term success.

By partnering with LEAD GLOBAL, you'll gain a strategic advantage and achieve lasting success.

Our Services

Elevate your food and beverage operations with our strategic expertise and proven solutions.

Interim Leadership & Management

Food Safety & Quality Support

Product Development & Innovation

Process Engineering

Labeling & Nutrition

What People Are Saying

John MacArthur

“Extremely knowledgeable and efficient. We needed results quickly and they delivered. I would hire them again in a minute.”

Mike Annunziata

“Todd and his team were very professional and quickly built relationships with our team members. They were highly organized and efficiently worked with our team to identify and prioritize the body of work that needed to be completed.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of assessments do you offer?

We offer a variety of assessments including Food Safety Systems (corporate and facility), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), GFSI Audit Schemes (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000), Suppliers, Hygienic Design, and more. These assessments help identify gaps in compliance and performance, providing actionable insights for improvement.

Value to Clients:

These assessments are designed to identify gaps and improvement opportunities so prioritized actions can be taken to reduce risks to your consumers, customers, and brand. Identifying and correcting potential issues before they escalate into serious problems is key.

2. What is included in the assessment process?

Our assessment process involves a detailed review of your current system and practices. This includes reviewing documentation, conducting on-site observations, and interviews with key personnel. Once completed, we provide a comprehensive report outlining the identified gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Value to Clients:

By receiving a thorough evaluation and clear action points, you can take proactive steps minimize risks, ensure a safe product for your consumers, and to protect your brand.

3. Do you provide support in implementing corrective actions?

Yes, we not only help prioritize the corrective actions, we also assist in developing the necessary policies, procedures, and forms to help ensure your system is robust. We also work with your team to ensure effective implementation of the corrective actions, including training customized to client needs.

Value to Clients:

Effective implementation of corrective actions reduces the risk of compliance issues, product recalls, and potential damage to your reputation. This helps you safeguard your consumers and customers while strengthening your brand’s credibility.

4. Can you provide training for our staff?

Absolutely. We offer customized training for your team to ensure they are well-equipped to maintain compliance and follow the updated processes.

Value to Clients:

Well-trained staff can better prevent issues that compromise food safety, quality, and operational efficiency, helping you consistently meet standards and avoid costly disruptions that can affect your consumers and brand.

1. What is interim support, and how does it work?

Interim support is a service where one of our experienced consultants steps into a leadership role—such as Vice President, Sr. Director, Director, Manager, or supervisor—on a temporary basis to bridge the gap while you search for a permanent candidate. Our consultant seamlessly integrates into your team to maintain business continuity and ensure that critical functions and operations remain effective.

Value to your company:

This service helps prevent disruptions that could impact productivity, project timelines, and overall efficiency. By having an interim leader in place, you are free to take the necessary time to find the right long-term candidate without feeling rushed to fill the vacancy. This ensures that you make the best hiring decision for the future of your company, while maintaining business stability in the short term.

2. What qualifications do your interim leaders have?

Our interim leaders are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in leadership positions within the food manufacturing industry. They bring years of expertise in operations, food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and team management. We carefully match the interim leader’s qualifications to the specific needs of your company.

Value to your company:

You gain quick access to top-tier leadership talent that can bridge resource gaps in leadership. This means you can focus on long-term hiring while our interim leader keeps your company moving forward.

3. How quickly can an interim leader be placed at our facility?

We understand the urgency when a key leadership position is vacant. Once the scope of the role is defined and an agreement is signed, we can typically place an interim leader within two weeks, depending on the specifics of your situation.

Value to your company:

Speed is critical when there’s a gap in leadership. Our ability to respond quickly ensures that you don’t experience a lag in decision-making or leadership effectiveness, helping to safeguard business continuity.

4. How does interim support help protect our brand during leadership transitions?

Leadership gaps can create risks, such as mismanagement, non-compliance with regulations, and lapses in food safety and quality control. Our interim leaders are trained to maintain and even improve processes, ensuring that your company continues to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, thus protecting your brand from potential reputational damage.

Value to your company:

Our interim leaders are experts at maintaining operational stability and adhering to food safety and quality standards. By bridging leadership gaps, we help prevent costly mistakes or delays that could harm your brand reputation.

5. What happens when the permanent hire is made? How does the transition work?

When your company fills the vacant position, our interim leader will work closely with the new hire to ensure a smooth transition. This includes a thorough handover of responsibilities, ongoing projects, and key insights about the team and company operations.

Value to your company:

A well-managed transition reduces the learning curve for the new hire and ensures that there is no disruption in business processes. This thoughtful handover protects your company from knowledge loss and helps the new leader integrate successfully.

1. What is thermal processing, and why is process authority important for it?

Thermal processing, particularly for Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF) and Acidified Foods, involves using heat to reduce or eliminate harmful microorganisms, ensuring product safety and stability. A process authority validates that these methods meet regulatory safety standards and are tailored to each product.

Value to Clients:

Ensures regulatory compliance, consumer safety, and extends shelf-life, reducing potential product recalls and instilling consumer trust.

2. What are non-thermal processing options, and when are they recommended?

Non-thermal methods like UV, Pulsed UV light treatment, High-Pressure Processing (HPP), and ozone or chlorine dioxide (ClO2) treatments allow for pathogen control and shelf-life extension without compromising product quality or nutrients. These are recommended for products where heat may negatively impact quality.

Value to Clients:

Provides innovative options for microbial control and shelf-life extension, often yielding fresher, higher-quality end products with extended market reach.

3. How does modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) help in product shelf-life extension?

MAP involves altering the gas composition inside packaging to slow microbial growth and oxidation. This is ideal for fresh and minimally processed foods that benefit from reduced spoilage and extended freshness.

Value to Clients:

Increases product shelf-life and freshness, supports logistical flexibility, and reduces waste, enhancing profitability and sustainability.

4. What’s involved in new plant processing system design, and why is it crucial?

New plant design includes creating customized systems, such as Clean-in-Place (CIP) and aseptic valve systems, ensuring safe and efficient production flows. Proper design is key to optimized processing, regulatory compliance, and production scalability.

Value to Clients:

Facilitates efficient, sanitary production with scalable systems that minimize downtime, boost production, and support long-term growth.

5. How can an assessment of existing processing operations benefit my facility?

An assessment provides a detailed review of current processes, identifying potential optimizations in efficiency, product quality, and capacity for growth. This may involve implementing automation, updating equipment, or revising protocols for improved productivity.

Value to Clients:

Identifies opportunities to reduce costs, enhance product consistency, and scale operations, directly impacting profit margins and market competitiveness.