

Richard qualified in Chemistry in 1967 and started working in the dehydration of foods as Company Controller of Swel Foods Ltd, (later part of RHM), in 1969.
Swel foods were processors of dehydrated vegetables, instant potato products, meats and dry blends, which gave him a broad grounding in all aspects of dried food products including process and product development.
After leaving Swel he worked as Technical Manager for a major dried and canned goods importer and a pioneering company specialising in dried meals aimed at the vegetarian market.
In 1985 he formed REX Consultants, aimed at providing technical services for smaller ingredient processors although clients have also included the likes of Whitworths, Coca Cola Trading, Pinguin and Salversons. His specialist knowledge has lead to work in over 20 countries worldwide from Chile in the west, South Africa in the south and China in the east as well as throughout Europe. He is pleased to be involved with such an innovative product as Brekkers.
JLP Food Group have been Harvesting The World since 1968. We have global partnerships ensuring we produce the very finest quality of food ingredients. When we met initially with Paul Hartley we saw a great opportunity to apply our ingredient knowledge and coupled with Paul's passion to develop his exciting new breakfast product we set to work. After 2 years of working with Paul and the board of Brekkers we now have a perfect breakfast product and we believe Brekkers has a great future in the breakfast market place
The Alexir Partnership has operated within the Food Sector for 21 years and during that time, has been involved with many new products and brands as they emerge into the marketplace. We can only support a limited number of new products through our 'Alexir Brands' business, whose primary role is to provide 'Brand Fostering' and practical support for excellent new products and brand entrepreneurs, such as Brekkers and Paul Hartley, whom we first met in 2008.
Having spent 2 years as part of the Brekkers Team, developing the Brekkers product, we strongly believe Paul and his team have developed a truly exceptional new product that brings an exciting new taste option to our Breakfast Menus, whether we are on the move or in our homes. We believe Brekkers has an exciting future.