FMCG Industry Resources — Clavion Business Ventures
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FMCG Industry Resources

Consulting
Consulting

How to Plan a Greenfield Food Manufacturing Facility

Key steps, considerations and common mistakes to avoid when setting up a new food processing plant.

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Food Safety
Food Safety

FSSAI Compliance Guide for Food Manufacturers

An overview of FSSAI licensing, HACCP, GMP and what food businesses need to stay compliant in India.

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Recruitment
Recruitment

Hiring for FMCG — What to Look for in Candidates

Domain-specific hiring tips for food manufacturing roles — from QA managers to plant heads and VPs.

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Automation
Automation

Process Automation in FMCG — Where to Start

A practical guide to identifying automation opportunities in food manufacturing and evaluating ROI.

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Trading
Trading

Importing FMCG Machines — A Step-by-Step Guide

How to source, evaluate, import and install food processing machinery from international suppliers.

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Product Development
Product Development

Recipe Development & Product Formulation for FMCG

How Clavion supports FMCG businesses in developing new product recipes, formulations and artworks.

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Quick Reference

New Food Plant Setup Checklist

Key areas to cover when establishing a new FMCG manufacturing facility

Project planning & feasibility study
Site selection & land acquisition
Facility layout & process flow design
Equipment selection & procurement
Utility planning (water, power, steam, compressed air)
Civil & structural construction
Equipment installation & commissioning
Food safety system setup (HACCP, GMP)
FSSAI licensing & regulatory compliance
Recipe development & product trials
Staff recruitment & training
Quality control system implementation
HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) systems
Production ramp-up & performance monitoring
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Clavion provide? +
Clavion provides three core services: FMCG Consulting (plant setup, food safety, process automation, recipe development), FMCG Recruitment (staffing for all levels in food manufacturing), and Trading & Import/Export (sourcing raw materials, packing materials and FMCG machines globally).
Which industries does Clavion work with? +
We work across all major FMCG and food processing sectors including bakery, chocolates, spices, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods, snacks, pasta, frozen foods, sauces, dehydrated products, canned foods, drinking water and food ingredients.
Can Clavion help set up a new food manufacturing plant from scratch? +
Yes. We provide end-to-end greenfield project support — from project planning, facility layout design, and equipment selection to installation, commissioning, food safety system setup, and staff recruitment.
What levels of FMCG staff does Clavion recruit? +
We recruit across all levels — shopfloor operators and technicians, QA/QC executives and managers, production managers, plant heads, factory heads, EHS managers, quality managers, general managers and vice presidents.
How does the trading and import service work? +
We help FMCG businesses source raw materials, packing materials and machines from across the world. We handle supplier identification, negotiation, import documentation, customs compliance, and logistics coordination.
How quickly can Clavion respond to an enquiry? +
We typically respond to all enquiries within 24 business hours. For recruitment requirements, we deliver an initial shortlist within 72 hours for most positions.
Does Clavion help with FSSAI and food safety compliance? +
Yes. We have deep expertise in HACCP, GMP, FSSAI compliance, quality assurance systems, food safety audits and SOP development for food manufacturing businesses.

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