Feedback on O&F Consulting

"Simon is a fantastic expert in the world of organics, bringing a professionalism and objective viewpoint that has helped us to stay abreast of this fast moving market and to develop highly successful customer-focussed strategies"
Julia Frost, Marketing Manager for Health, Sainsbury's Supermarkets

"Simon has worked with us on a number of far-reaching projects. He brings a great degree of industry knowledge and experience together with personal flair and strong analytical ability, all which he applies with skill and imagination. He is prepared to challenge the accepted norms and ask the difficult questions! I have found Simon to be a real asset and look forward to working with him again."
Neil Burchell, Managing Director, Rachel's Dairy

"Simon's input is high value. He provides great strategic insight and objective cutting edge perspective on the key parts of the food market and food development from supply through to execution. We regard his input on improving the cleanliness and relevance of our products as excellent and we are delighted to have him as part of our team."
Paul Simmonds, Group Chief Executive, Glisten plc
 
"Having worked with Simon for about twenty years, I can honestly say that I enjoy his company as a friend and trust his work as a colleague in equal measure. He has the great skill of knowing all the technical stuff that's needed, but is able to translate for us ordinary mortals. With his personal experience, and his extensive network of industry friends and colleagues, he is also a fantastic resource for all things to do with organic and Fairtrade food."
Tim Powell, Managing Director, Community Foods

"Simon is the taste architect of Fairtrade chocolate Divine, now the main brand of the thriving Day Chocolate Company. Today he plays an important role in the development of Liberation Foods, which aims to do for Fairtrade nuts what Cafedirect has done for coffee."
Robin Murray, Chair, Liberation Foods

"Simon is a constructive and supportive member of the Standards Board who works hard to try to help construct the holy grail of consensus. His long-standing involvement in the Standards Board and its committees speaks volumes about his commitment to organic standards and their integrity."
Anna Bradley, Chair, Soil Association Standards Board

"Simon is a key member of the Lyme Regis Fine Foods management team providing us with significant insight into the organic food market along with excellent food technology and commercial expertise. He is an enthusiastic team player and always very discrete."
Chris Monks, Managing Director, Lyme Regis Fine Foods

"Simon is a highly respected individual who has an exceptional understanding of the organic food market in the UK and internationally.  We value his contributions to our magazines, exhibitions and conferences enormously, not just in terms of consultancy, direction and editorial content, but also as an authoritative and engaging speaker and Chair at many of our events.  Simon really knows his stuff and never fails to deliver!"
Carsten Holm, Managing Director, Diversified Business Communications
 
"Simon's knowledge of the organic sector and the complexities that surround the changes in legislation have been invaluable in guiding the development of our organic range and serving as a catalyst as to what might be possible in the future"
Dr David Hand, Technical Director, HumberVHB
 
"Simon Wright is an outstanding character, a professional to the core in all matters organic, Fairtrade and beyond. I hope we remain friends and colleagues forever!"
Simon Dunn, Managing Director, Product Chain

"Simon has a deep and long-standing commitment to the ethical and organic industry combined with an excellent understanding and experience of a variety of commercial questions.  I could not think of anyone better suited to this role with Organico and very much appreciate his input and help."
Charles Redfern, Managing Director, Organico

"Simon has been the chairman of The Quality Food and Drink Awards judging panel for the last 8 years, without doubt he has been instrumental in helping these prestigious awards to become the most highly recognised and respected food awards in the industry. He is a valued and highly respected member of The Quality Food Awards team."
Helen Baldock, Business Sector Manager, Nexus Retail Portfolio

"We have worked closely with Simon over many years and have always found his extensive and authoritative knowledge of organic and Fairtrade food processing and ingredients both valuable and reliable."
Lorraine Brehme, Founder and Director, Clipper Teas

"Simon provides invaluable support for our company. When we seek detailed information or need advice quickly, we always receive the answers we need. We have worked with Simon for years and have always found him valuable and reliable."
Renee Elliott, Founder, Planet Organic

"With years of experience in the organic industry Simon is always a reliable source of authoritative information about many different aspects of the marketplace both in the UK and abroad"
Jenny Britt, Editor, Organic & Natural Business magazine