Our Team
Mervyn Jones
Owner - Mervyn Jones and Associates
Belfast, United Kingdom
With over 40 years in Retailing, Purchasing, Training and Mentoring, Mervyn brings a wealth of experience in Buying, Account Management and running a business.
Andy Maclachlan
Managing Director - Food 2 Market Ltd
Glasgow, Scotland
Drawing on four decades of Category Management, Trading, Supply Chain leadership, training and mentoring, Andy provides unrivalled insight into Strategic Planning and the Buyer / Supplier relationsjip.
Client Sectors
Mervyn Jones and Associates works with a range of food producers and agribusinesses.
Artisan & Specialty Food Producers
Supporting small-batch craftsmanship and premium heritage brands to scale effectively in commercial markets.
Meat & Charcuterie
Providing strategic guidance on quality standards, artisan positioning, and robust route-to-market channels.
Prepared Meals & Ready-to-Cook
Driving operational planning, precise category management, and convenience-focused retail commercial growth.
Dairy & Cheese Producers
Optimizing supply chain efficiency, category placement, and retail buyer relationships for dairy specialists.
Drinks & Beverages
Mentoring innovative beverage producers through distribution growth, production mapping, and retail readiness.
Beers, Wines and Spirits
Providing commercial strategy and route-to-market planning for local and regional liquid craft producers.
Bakery & Baked Goods
Navigating commercial scalability, shelf-life development, and secure pathways to high-volume retail listings.
Plant-based & Free-from Brands
Capitalizing on emerging dietary trends, specialized consumer insights, and targeted health category retail listings.
Ambient Grocery
Optimizing shelf-stable brands through precise pricing architectures and long-term listing strategies for major stockists.