Unmatched Cheese Expertise

For over 30 years, our commitment to excellence has made us industry pioneers. With vast experience, cutting-edge technology, and innovative products, we play a key role in getting our clients' products on tables worldwide. We seamlessly bring our clients' ideas to life, offering a comprehensive service from concept to reality.

Our proven track record shows our knack for turning concepts into culinary masterpieces. Our global team travels worldwide to work onsite, ensuring the success of our clients' projects.

We also organize cheese making workshops, sharing the artistry of cheese production with enthusiasts globally.

Why Choose SDI?

Cheese Making Consulting

We offer on site consultation for cheese makers. If you are looking for a new  recipe development, technical help, diagnostics or even expansion planning, we can help.  Our founder Neville McNaughton has a long history in the cheese industry and can offer a wealth of knowledge.

System Design

What size pipes do we need?  Will our current equipment support our upgrade?  These are all questions you want answered before you start your next project.  We will work with you to design your installation and make sure that everything works just the way you need it to.

Business Development

Our consultants  have a track record of success.  Business Planning, Feasibility Assessments and Grant Writing are all part of what we can offer you to help grow your business.

Food Safety

A comprehensive Food Safety Program is the best way to insure correct processes and procedures are in place and used.  A strong  Safety  Plan is essential to the audit process and introduction into key retailers.

Marketing and Public Relations

Ready to get the word out?  Our Public Relations and Marketing consultants will work with you to develop and refine your message,  build a website, get quality product photography  or  develop collateral materials for selling and a press kit.

Equipment Selection

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A True Partnership

Beyond products and services, our mission centers on empowerment and education. We invest in understanding our customers, aligning with their goals, and consistently exceeding expectations.Committed to delivering high-quality, creative, and results-oriented solutions, we stand as a beacon for individuals and businesses seeking culinary excellence.

As a primary resource and partner, we're dedicated to fostering every aspect of our clients' business growth and development. Our holistic approach ensures significant contributions to their success journey.At our core is a relentless pursuit of culinary innovation and client satisfaction.

Join us in this extraordinary culinary journey where experience meets vision, and success becomes a shared achievement. Elevate your culinary ventures with a leader that transcends expectations.

Meet
"Dr. Cheese"

Meet Neville McNaughton, renowned in the industry as 'Dr. Cheese,' and let him bring over 40 years of invaluable experience in the Cheese Making Industry to your doorstep.

As the visionary Founder of SDI, Neville's journey in cheese making began on a quaint dairy farm in New Zealand. His ascent from Cheese Maker to Plant Manager at the New Zealand Cooperative Rennet Company was marked by continuous enhancements in product quality and procedural efficiency.

A trailblazer in the field, Neville co-founded the highly successful Kapiti Cheese Company, rapidly expanding its workforce to 150 employees and revolutionizing the landscape of Cheese Making in New Zealand.

Now based in the US, Neville is a sought-after speaker, regularly sharing insights on technique, safety, and technology with Cheese Guilds across the country and participating in major industry events such as The American Cheese Society annual meeting.

Whether you're eager to elevate your cheese making prowess, enhance food safety protocols, or explore opportunities for product line expansion, Neville, or 'Dr. Cheese,' dedicates his time to comprehend your business intricacies, attentively listens to your needs, and collaborates on tangible solutions.

Elevate your food processing journey with SDI, where expertise meets innovation.

Get Started

Let's talk about what you need.

Give us a shout and let us know how SDI can help you with your curing or aging room project.
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