PET bottling and 20-litre jar plants, from treatment to dispatch.
Build Your Food & Beverage Business with Confidence
From plant planning and machinery selection to licences and setup support, we help make your water plant journey simple.
Brands we work with
Bisleri, ITC, Frooti, Pepsi, Bailley, Parle Agro, Kinley, Aquafina, Clear, Appy Fizz, Coca-Cola
End-to-end food & beverage manufacturing expertise
We help entrepreneurs, investors and manufacturers plan, build, optimise and scale food and beverage plants. One partner covers every stage, from feasibility and plant setup to quality, operations and growth. Every recommendation is weighed against cost and return, and we stay on after commissioning.
- 01
Concept
Is the idea viable? We test product, market, capacity, location and numbers before you commit capital.
- 02
Commissioning
A right-sized, hygienic, compliant plant, from layout and machinery to licences and trial runs, coordinated as one system.
- 03
Commercialisation
Quality systems, efficient operations, a brand that sells and channels to grow it, long after launch.
- 30+Years of expertise
- 150+Plants set up
- 10+Countries worked in
Our Core Services
Support at every stage, from the first feasibility study to growing sales. Start with what you need now, or bring us in end to end.
01Concept
Is the idea viable? We test product, market, capacity, location and numbers before you commit capital.
- Feasibility and project reportsMarket, cost and return tested before you invest, in a report lenders and investors can use.
- FSSAI, BIS and complianceThe licences, standards and labels your product needs, planned in from the start.
- Machinery and technologyThe right line for your product, with technical and vendor checks before you buy.
02Commissioning
A right-sized, hygienic, compliant plant, from layout and machinery to licences and trial runs, coordinated as one system.
- Plant design and commissioningHygienic layouts and right-sized machinery, installed through to trial production.
- Quality and food safetyQC lab planning, specifications and SOPs your team can follow every shift.
- Efficiency and cost controlLine audits, manpower planning and cost control that recover lost output.
03Commercialisation
Quality systems, efficient operations, a brand that sells and channels to grow it, long after launch.
- Branding and marketingBrand, positioning and packaging, with a go-to-market plan for your channels.
- Business developmentNew markets, co-packing deals and distribution partners that grow sales.
- Contract packaging solutionsCo-packing partners, specifications and quality checks to launch or grow without your own line.
Who We Serve
Packaged drinking water and beverages are our core specialisation, from carbonated drinks, sparkling water and alkaline water to juices, fruit drinks and functional beverages, alongside co-packers, bakeries and other food processors. Find the description closest to your business.
Explore industriesFIRST-TIME ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS
Planning a first food or beverage plant, or weighing up whether to invest in one.
- Test the product, market and investment before you commit capital
- An independent view of feasibility, cost and return
- A plant sized for today, with room to expand
- 1Product Idea
- 2Market Testing
- 3Feasibility & Cost Analysis
- 4Plant Design & Expansion
- 5Return on Investment
PACKAGED DRINKING WATER MANUFACTURERS
Setting up a new water plant, or upgrading an existing PET or 20-litre jar line.
- Investment, capacity and profitability planning for the plant
- Water treatment, PET and jar line planning
- FSSAI and BIS requirements and an in-house QC laboratory
- Costing, production planning and market strategy
BEVERAGE AND JUICE STARTUPS
Launching a soft drink, juice or functional beverage brand.
- Choose between your own plant and a co-packer
- Formulation, packaging and compliance ready for launch
- A route to market and the first sales channels
EXISTING MANUFACTURERS EXPANDING CAPACITY
Adding a line, raising output or planning a second site.
- Audit the current line and find lost time and cost
- Size new capacity from real demand
- Plan the machinery, utilities and layout for the upgrade
CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS AND CO-PACKERS
Making products for other brands, or planning to.
- Specifications, quality agreements and the batch records brand owners expect
- Capacity, changeovers and scheduling across several brands
- Find and win new brand partnerships
Industries We Serve
Category-specific knowledge across water, beverages and food, with packaged drinking water as our flagship specialism.
Source-led products with their own standards and requirements.
Carbonation, mineral dosing and premium packaging for a water range.
Syrup room, carbonation and filling, planned for consistent taste.
Extraction, pulp and concentrate handling, pasteurisation and shelf life.
Formulation, ingredient compliance and sharp positioning.
Capacity, quality agreements and brand partnerships for co-packers.
Bread, biscuits, rusks and cakes, from oven line to pack.
01Understand
Understand the client's idea, investment capability and business objectives.
- Your Idea
- Investment Capability
- Objectives
- 02
Analyse
Study the market, product, capacity, location and commercial viability.
- Market
- Product
- Capacity
- Location
- Viability
03Plan
Develop the project, technology, plant, machinery and operational strategy.
- Project
- Technology
- Plant
- Machinery
- Operations
04Implement
Coordinate and support project execution, installation and commissioning.
- Execution
- Installation
- Commissioning
05Optimise
Improve quality, productivity, manpower utilisation and operating costs.
- Quality
- Productivity
- Manpower
- Operating Costs
06Grow
Support branding, sales, market development and business expansion.
- Branding
- Sales
- Markets
- Expansion
Six steps from first idea to the market
Every engagement starts where you are.
Expertise brought together to build better businesses
FOBICA brings together experienced professionals, technical specialists and business advisors to support businesses from project planning and plant setup to operational improvement and growth.
- Professional Knowledge
- Practical Experience
- Innovation
- Strategic Planning
- Quality & Compliance
- Operational Excellence
- Sustainable Growth
- Project Planning & Development
- Technical & Engineering Solutions
- Manufacturing & Operations
- Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Business Strategy & Development
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Cost Optimisation & Financial Planning
- Marketing & Brand Development
- Training & Professional Development
Practical, reliable expertise you can build on
We are committed to providing practical, reliable expertise that helps businesses establish facilities, strengthen operations and pursue sustainable growth.
Professional integrity
Honest advice, even when it changes the plan.
Transparency
Clear scope, deliverables and fees, agreed in writing.
Collaboration
We work alongside your team, vendors and partners.
Client satisfaction
Success is a plant that runs well and a business that grows.
Support at every stage
From first idea to expansion, wherever you start.
Packaged Drinking Water Plant Expert Advice
Support for entrepreneurs and existing manufacturers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Project feasibilityInvestment, capacity and profitability planning.
- Plant setupLayout, machinery and commissioning.
- Compliance supportApplicable licences, standards and quality systems.
- Business growthCost control, sales and market development.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers on how we work, what a plant costs to plan and how we stay involved.
What does FOBICA do?
We help businesses plan, set up, run and grow food and beverage manufacturing plants. The work covers project planning and feasibility, plant setup and commissioning, regulatory support, quality and food safety, operations and manpower, machinery and technology, branding and market development, and business development.
How does an engagement start?
With a conversation. Book free expert advice or send an enquiry. A consultant reads your brief, calls you to understand the project and recommends a next step. If we work together, the scope, deliverables and fees are agreed in writing before any work begins.
How much does a food or beverage plant cost?
It depends on the product, capacity, level of automation, building, utilities, compliance and working capital. A feasibility study gives you a realistic, itemised range before you commit capital, rather than a single number guessed in advance.
Do you stay involved after the plant is running?
Yes, if you want us to. After commissioning we help with quality systems, productivity, manpower, cost, branding, sales channels and expansion. That is the Optimise and Grow part of our six-step approach.
Planning Your Next Food & Beverage Project?
Tell us about your project, investment plan and business objectives. Our team will help you identify the right way forward.
What happens next
- 1An expert reads your brief
- 2We call you to understand the project
- 3You get a clear recommended next step