Holchem, part of Kersia Group, have been working with 2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) as its sole supplier for hygiene cleaning supplies for over 20 years. During that time our teams have become part of the 2SFG family. Here Fiona Fleming, Group Technical Hygiene Manager, explains in more detail the role that the Holchem team plays and the hygiene solutions it delivers for the company.
“The team at Holchem work hand in hand with the business in proactively maintaining and driving improvement, and efficiencies in hygienic standards. This includes giving us expert advice on chemical usage for our sites in terms of the type and concentration levels and they update the sites on innovations in chemical upgrades. The technicians work closely with the site hygiene teams, they keep in touch with all the site hygiene managers on a regular basis and provide an annual site service plan, that includes reviews, audits and an annual review of performance by site.”
“They also support all 2SFG sites with a wide range of hygiene support requests, training courses and development. Additional services include methodology reviews, investigation, cost of clean audits in addition to specialist support for example Cleaning in Place systems and offer support to implement the latest tools and technologies to reduce costs, time and maintain safe ways of working.”
“The account management is exceptional, as a Group it is key that we can have point of contact to enable consistency in approach and communication. It makes managing the number of sites and the range of information much more cohesive. Nothing is too much trouble, advise, information and the use of the consultancy service we enjoy is all managed by the account manager who knows the sites and the business very well.”
“We chose to work with Holchem because they have a long-established track record as industry experts in their field, are trusted and respected by the Food Manufacturing Industry. They offer 2SFG an industry wide pool of hygienic knowledge not just in chemical supply and use but as subject matter experts that are available whenever called upon. The technical support offered to the sites is greatly appreciated and widely used by all the sites Hygiene Managers, they support the business in achieving the high standards of hygiene demanded of a leading food manufacture. They are an integral part of 2SFG journey ‘to have excellence in hygiene standards and to have plants that are safe, clean and beyond compliance.’ ”
