Expertise

Our strength lies in our ability to take a comprehensive view of the entire global supply chain, from agriculture, forestry, and fisheries through to processed foods and beverages. We cover a broad range of sectors, including pesticides and fertilizers, animal feed, agricultural production, aquaculture, forestry and forests, food processing and distribution, biofuels and biomass supply, and bioplastics.

Agriculture

Our experience includes agricultural market analysis, value chain analysis to support small-scale farmers, advising global agribusinesses, and extensive experience with grain, feed ingredients, oil-seeds, horticultural crops (vegetables and fruits), cash crops (coffee, tea, cocoa, rubber, palm), livestock (beef cattle, swine, poultry, dairy) and other sectors.

Fisheries and Seafood

Meros also provides support for the fishery sector including distribution and marketing strategy for fishing, aquaculture and marine products as well as analysis of marine resource policies and treaties.

Food and Drinks

Successful marketing of food and drink products in overseas markets requires a deep and ongoing understanding of the consumer needs and distribution channels. What are the cultural expectations in terms of flavors, packaging and pricing? What specifications do importers and retailers require? Meros assesses overseas markets and sales channels to develop strategies for growing food and beverage companies.

International Development

Public and private investment in food value chains can increase food security, support rural livelihoods and income generation and decrease poverty. Our past work has included developing export strategies and export market linkages, analysis of the role of micro-finance, insurance and other financial services for small-scale farmers, as well as issues of land rights.

Agricultural Inputs, Technology and Innovation

Meros also assesses agricultural input markets and distribution systems for pesticides, fertilizers and agricultural machinery. We work with innovations such as precision farming, indoor farming and IoT for agriculture, including technology for farm, greenhouse and livestock management.

Post-harvest Processing, Packaging and Distribution

Processing and distribution is a critical aspect of the food and agriculture value chain. Meros works with governments and companies to solve problems in the commodities, food, soft drink and beverage distribution chains. Areas of expertise include post-harvest procuring and processing, food processing, packaging, cold chain development and wholesale networks. In addition, we often look at the challenges that international trade brings to distribution.

Biotechnology, Biomass and Biofuel

Sectors such as biomass and bio fuels, bio-energy, bio-material are directly linked to agriculture, forestry and food industries. International competition and innovation in biotechnology including genetic modification, seed development and bio-stimulants have made this a dynamic area of our work.

Ingredients, Traceability and Food Safety

Due to increasing global food demand and climate change risks, food and beverage companies face challenges in food safety, traceability and stability in procuring raw materials for production. We help identify and overcome these challenges.

Water, Land and Natural Resources

Water rights and resources as well as land issues and wildlife conservation are areas of research that are closely related to agriculture. We investigate trends in policies and measures related to natural resource management and environmental protection, as well as how these issues are addressed in the trade policies of different countries.