Kestrel Foods (Forest Feast) - ERP Case Study

Kestrel Foods Forest Feast Ltd EDP ERP and E-Commerce business solutions

ERP for Premium Snack Manufacturing

About

Kestrel Foods is a leading manufacturer of premium healthy snacks, sourcing the finest global ingredients such as dried fruit, nuts and seeds. Their flagship brand, Forest Feast, is renowned for its high-quality, designer packaging and commitment to organic, Fair Trade and additive-free ingredients.

Mixed Kestrel Foods Forest Feast for De Facto Software ERP

Challenge

In a fast-paced industry such as Food, efficient stock control, quick turnaround times and streamlined distribution management are essential to meeting demand. To stay ahead, Kestrel Foods needed a solution to handle their supply chain, whilst maintaining their high-quality standards.

As a manufacturer of perishable goods, Kestrel Foods faced several operational challenges:

  • Real-time Stock Visibility: Ensuring accurate inventory levels to prevent stock shortages and over-ordering.
  • Efficient Picking & Distribution: Managing high-volume orders with multiple product variations, while ensuring timely dispatch.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Requirements: Meeting industry standards for food safety, packaging and shipping.

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Solution

To support Kestrel Foods’ growing operations, we implemented tailored solutions through De Facto ERP, designed to improve stock management, production planning and order fulfilment. Built on a scalable and adaptable platform, the software evolves effortlessly alongside your business. We implemented:

  • Advanced Stock Tracking: Real-time insights into stock levels, commitments and replenishments, ensuring product availability.
  • Optimised Order Processing: Handling large-scale orders efficiently, minimising manual errors and improving turnaround time.
  • Seamless Supply Chain Management: Integrating purchasing, inventory and dispatch into a single, fully-integrated system.
  • Scalability: The ERP system adapts to business expansion, seasonal demand shifts and new product lines.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Customised shipping documents, invoicing layouts and international trade support to meet global distribution requirements.

Incorporating De Facto ERP, Kestrel Foods benefitted from enhanced efficiency, reduced waste and optimised resource planning whilst supporting the company’s future growth.

ERP software for Food