The power behind food product development.
NO.1 FOOD LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Point74’s Food Lifecycle Management (FLM) platform, also known as Recipe Professor (RP), is the software ‘behind the label’, connecting every key product component to form a digital thread from suppliers and ingredients through to recipes, costing, specifications and ERP systems. Built specifically for the food industry, it replaces disconnected spreadsheets and siloed systems with one connected source of truth, using data as the backbone to help teams move faster, stay compliant and reduce risk. Digitise your process. Develop profitable product lifecycles. Create better products, faster.
This is FoodTech, Built for You.
Right First Time.
Create, model and develop recipes quickly, with immediate insight into margins, labelling and compliance.
All in One Place.
Clean, consistent master data in a single system, spanning raw materials, ingredients, recipes and costs.
End-to-End.
A platform built for lifecycle visibility, from suppliers and specifications to retailer submissions or ERP integration.
The software behind the label of your favourite food products delivers:
Margin Improvement
2-4% reduction in material costs.
Improved Speed to Market
2–3 week reduction in development time.
Increased Productivity
21-25% reduction in product development costs.
Efficient Compliance
Safer products and fewer launch errors.
Enhanced Traceability
Complete visibility across teams and systems.
Smarter Decision Making
Real-time management information and insights.
From Complexity to Control.
✅ Create Recipes Faster✅ Cost Products More Accurately✅ Comply with Specifications✅ Connect Suppliers, Packaging, Ingredients & Teams
Clear Collaboration, from Concept to Launch
All in One Place
The UK's #1 Food PLM Software
Proud to be recognised by
Featured In
The Market Guide for PLM in the Food & Beverage Industry.
The world’s leading independent research organisation highlights the growing need for food-specific PLM platforms that underpin traceability, data accuracy and ERP integration. The report recognises Point74 as a leading global vendor and the only UK food-focused provider delivering a single source of truth.
Trusted by 2 in 5 Leading UK Food Manufacturers.
The Grocer’s Top 150 UK Food & Drink Supplier Rankings Report 2025 featured countless Point74 clients.
8 / Top 20 Food Companies Use Point74
Professional
All you need to digitise your process.
Everything best practice, distilled into a ready-to-use platform built for you, complete with template workflows and essential support. Perfect for teams looking to streamline product development and achieve measurable results quickly. You'll wonder how you ever got by without it.
- Simple By Design, Strategic By Default
- Design Effectively, Launch Cleanly
- Fastest Time to Value
Enterprise
Take your capabilities to the next level.
Tailored systems built with you, configured to cater for complexity by offering advanced functionality, multi-business management, regional compliance, custom-built workflows and best-in-class service. Ideal for organisations with rigorous processes, global operations or ambitious growth goals.
- Complex Demands, Expanded Solutions
- Robust, Scalable, Transformational
- Engineered to Scale
Professional
All you need to digitise your process.
Everything best practice, distilled into a ready-to-use platform built for you, complete with template workflows and essential support. Perfect for teams looking to streamline product development and achieve measurable results quickly. You'll wonder how you ever got by without it.
- Simple By Design, Strategic By Default
- Design Effectively, Launch Cleanly
- Fastest Time to Value
Enterprise
Take your capabilities to the next level.
Tailored systems built with you, configured to cater for complexity by offering advanced functionality, multi-business management, regional compliance, custom-built workflows and best-in-class service. Ideal for organisations with rigorous processes, global operations or ambitious growth goals.
- Complex Demands, Expanded Solutions
- Robust, Scalable, Transformational
- Engineered to Scale
Let's break it down ...
Professional
✓ The Perfect Starting Point
A complete, ready to use FLM platform that is easy to adopt, run and maintain day to day as your entry point for strategic, growing teams.
✓ Keep It Simple
Quick and easy to deploy, with best practice templates and workflows built in so you can get started now.
✓ See Value Immediately
Fast track food development and move projects forward to see impact quickly and drive ROI without heavy configuration.
✓ Clear Team Governance
Stay in control with roles, permissions and structure to keep teams aligned as you grow.
Enterprise
✓ A System as Sophisticated as Your Process
Configured around your workflows, approvals and ways of working, with flexibility to match how your organisation operates.
✓ Conquer Complexity with Confidence
Operate at scale with a platform designed for multi site, multi team organisations managing complex product development across the business.
✔ Extract Value from Every Intricacy
Unlock maximum ROI through advanced modules, automation and reporting that help you optimise every stage of the lifecycle.
✓ Enterprise Grade Governance
Robust role based access, permissions and controls built in to support compliance, oversight and consistency at scale.
Functionality
Professional
Enterprise
Best Practice
Tailored
Food Lifecycle Management
Design & Development
Recipes, Ingredients & Packaging
Nutritionals & Labelling
Project Management
Settings
Storage
Product Development for Pros
Recipe Building & Management
Ingredients & Packaging
Traffic Lights, Allergens & Claims (UK)
Templates, Briefs, Dashboards & Milestones
Self-Serve System Configuration
10GB Included (Additional storage subject to additional charges and fair use policy.)
Product Development at Scale
Advanced Modelling
Customisation Options
Allergens (Regional) & Custom Claims
Tailored Workflows
Managed Service, Custom Views & Configs
100GB Included
Product Costing
Pricing & Margin Management
Material Costing, Yield & Loss Modelling
Finance Management & Scenario Modelling
Labour & Distribution Handling
Other Cost Handling
Multi-Currency Support
Best Practice Costing
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Tailored Costing
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Advanced
Configurable Standards
Configurable
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Project Launch
Critical Path Management
Workflow Templates
Real-Time Project Visibility
Approvals
Milestone Management
Best Practice Workflow Templates
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Bespoke Workflows
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Tailored Templates
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System Integration
Fully Featured API
API, ERP & Custom Integrations
Report Packs
NPD Package
Finance Package
Tech Package
Management Insights
Retail Submission Forms
Bespoke Reports
Standard Reports
Recipe Data, Validation, Comparison
Costing, Margins, Commercial Insight
Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Packaging
Team Performance, Project KPIs & Actions
Retail-Ready Product Data Outputs
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All Pro Packs + Custom Reports
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Supplier & Specification Management
Core Supplier Management
Finished Specification Generation
Raw Materials & Packaging
Supplier Onboarding & Supplier Portal
Risk Assessments
Standardised Specs
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Advanced Specs
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Environmental Design
Optional Add-On
Product Lifecycle Analysis
(End-to-End Environmental Impact)
Scope 1-3 Data (Full Emissions Coverage)
Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment
(Impact within Development)
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Security &Compliance
Best-in-class security should never be a premium feature.
Every client, regardless of tier, receives the same world-class security infrastructure that protects the UK's leading food brands.
✔ Food Industry Risk Intelligence
We understand the specific security risks in food manufacturing, from protecting proprietary recipes to safeguarding regulatory and supply chain data.
✔ Transparent Security Practices
We document our security practices and are willing to engage with your internal security teams. No "security through obscurity."
✔ Proven Track Record
20 years of operation with zero major security incidents — no data breaches, ransomware, or significant outages.
✔ Universal Security Standard
The same enterprise-grade security infrastructure for every client, regardless of size — compliant, penetration-tested, and fully encrypted by default.
✔ Proactive Security Culture
We don't wait for vulnerabilities to be exploited. Regular testing, continuous monitoring, and proactive updates keep threats at bay.
✔ Client-First Security Decisions
Security decisions prioritise client data protection over operational convenience.
Enterprise-Grade Protection, Standard for All Tiers.
In-Depth Defence
Multi-layered security controls at network, host, and application levels provide comprehensive protection against evolving threats.
Infrastructure Security
Compliant with Industry-Leading Standards & Certifications
• EU Data Residency & GDPR Compliance
All client data stored exclusively in EU-based data centres (OVH, AWS, Azure) with full GDPR compliance. Data never leaves EU jurisdiction without explicit client consent. Excludes US & APAC Customers.
• ISO27001-Compliant Operations
Internationally recognised standard for information security management systems.
> Data Protection
Encryption in Transit / at Rest & Secure Development Lifecycle
> Infrastructure Resilience
• Real-Time Health Monitoring
• Cloud-Agnostic Architecture
• Advanced DDoS Protection
• N+1 Infrastructure Redundancy
• Automated Failover
Business Continuity
Uptime is measured outside of planned maintenance windows and a 99.99% average was achieved across all clients during 2025.
Disaster Recovery
Point74 operates a fully independent disaster recovery (DR) environment in a separate geographic region.
• Comprehensive Security Awareness Culture
• Tested DR Procedures
• Incident Response
Documented security incident response procedures.
> Automated Backup Strategy
All client data securely backed up every 24 hours.
> Off-Site Air-Gapped Backups
Protection against ransomware and catastrophic failures.
> Risk Assessment Process
Regular threat modelling and risk evaluation.
> Continuous Vulnerability Management
Ongoing security assessment programme.
Application Security
Premium access control and management, with least privilege principle enforced alongside
Two-Factor Authentication & Single Sign-On (SSO).
Session Management
Configurable security policies including:
• Password Complexity Requirements
• Expiration & Rotation Policies
• Session Timeout After Inactivity
> Proactive 24/7 Monitoring
• 24/7 Security Monitoring
• Annual Penetration Testing
(CREST-Accredited 3rd Party)
> Granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Extremely fine-grained permission system ensures users access only data relevant to their role and responsibilities.
> Comprehensive Audit Logging
Complete audit trail capturing. Audit logs retained for 7 years and available for export in line with compliance requirements.
Onboarding & Implementation
120+
Successful Implementations
Eliminating risk and delivering rapid time-to-value with Point74's proven methodology for the best part of 20 years.
Every Client, Every System, Every Time.
Food Focused Delivery That Works
While other PLM projects struggle, with studies suggesting 30–40% overrun or fail, Point74’s delivery model is built exclusively for the food industry and proven to deliver every time, outperforming industry benchmarks.
Professional
Fast-Track Implementation
Timeline
8-12 Weeks From Contract to Go-Live
Approach
Streamlined, template-driven deployment.
Ideal For
Growing food manufacturers seeking value.
What's Included?
Professional Training
Our highly structured training programme, either delivered on-site or remotely.
Training Schedule
✔ Navigation, UI & Top Tips
✔ Recipes, Ingredients & Costs
✔ Labelling & Nutritionals
✔ Allergens & Compliance
✔ Project Management
✔ Approval Workflows
✔ Reporting, Data & Admin
14 Day Success Transition
During the crucial days post-launch, you'll receive extended support as part of the critical adoption phase.
✔ Weekly Check-In Calls
✔ Priority Support Queue
✔ Proactive Adoption Outreach
✔ Ensuring User Adoption
✔ Building User Confidence
✔ Identifying Pain Points
Point74's Knowledge Hub
✔ 24/7 Access
✔ Video Tutorials
✔ Searchable FAQ Database
✔ Best-Practice Scenario Guides
✔ Troubleshooting Docs
✔ Feature Announcements
✔ Webinar Recordings
Training Materials
✔ Comprehensive User Guides
✔ Video Tutorial Library Access
✔ Interactive Walkthroughs
✔ Practice Exercises & Scenarios
In-App Product Tours
Clickable step-by-step guides for key workflows, activated contextually when you need them.
Data Migration
We don't just give you templates, we do the hard work. Our team handles the complex process of cleansing and migrating your fragmented data.
Making Sense of Messy Data
✔ Audit Existing Data
✔ Structured Import Validations
✔ Master Data Consolidation
✔ Recipe Migration
✔ Quality Assurance
The Point74 Advantage
We've successfully migrated everything from simple Excel files to decades of legacy enterprise data. Our team knows how to make sense of the mess.
Best-Practice Workflows
20 years of food industry expertise built into market-leading, pre-configured proven workflows.
> Recipe Development
Ingredient Approval,
Formulation & Validation
> NPD Project Management
Stage-Gate Processes, Milestones & Approvals
> Compliance Management
Allergens, Nutritional Labelling
& Claims
> Cost Management
Materials, Yields, Margin Analysis & What-Ifs
Typical Implementation Schedule
Phase 1
Set Up
• Project Kick Off
• Guided Onboarding
• Interactive Product Walkthroughs
• Data Gathering & Organisation
• System Tailoring
Phase 2
Data Preparation
• Data Cleansing
• Core Data Imports
• Team Quality Checks
• Adjustments & Refinements
Phase 3
Launch & Transition
• Full-Team Functionality Training
• Platform Launch
• Post-Launch Monitoring
• Ongoing Support with Next-Step Guidance
Enterprise
Bespoke Transformation
Timeline
16 - 36 Weeks Complexity-Dependent
Approach
Comprehensive, customised deployment.
Ideal For
Multi-site operations with unique processes.
What's Included?
Extensive Team Training
We offer bespoke, on-site team training tailored to both your system and your business with custom content and access to sandbox environments.
90-Day Hypercare
• Dedicated Consultant
• Bi-Weekly Steering Committee
• Weekly Tactical Check-Ins
• Direct Phone & Email Access
• Rapid Response
• Proactive Recommendations
• Change Request Prioritisation
• Adoption Metrics Tracking
Business Transformation
Helping to modernise operations, align teams and unlock the full value data by delivering structured change management support for both systems and people.
Power User Certification
Designated super users receive additional training to become internal experts and first-line support.
Data Management
Purposeful, large-scale data operations that empower teams to make data-driven decisions with actionable insights.
Data Governance & Validation
Maintain audit trails and historical versions, supported by business-specific validation logic and quality checks.
Volume Handling
Support for tens of thousands of recipes, ingredients and specifications.
Bespoke Reporting
Executive dashboards, departmental views and role-specific reporting.
Advanced Automation
Custom business rules, automated alerts and workflow triggers.
Managed ERP Integration
With a dedicated team of integration specialists, entire integration lifecycle is managed using Boomi enterprise middleware.
Proven ERP Integrations
SAP (S/4HANA, S/3, Business One), Microsoft Dynamics (365, AX, NAV), Infor (M3, CloudSuite), Sage X3, SYSPRO, QAD & Oracle. Custom/Proprietary ERP Systems are also enabled.
Multi-Site Data Harmonisation
Consolidate data from multiple facilities into unified master data.
Legacy System Integration
Extract data from multiple legacy platforms (old PLM, ERP, quality systems).
Bespoke Workflows
Tailored to your specific organisational needs.
Custom Workflow Design
Aligned to your exact approval hierarchies, organisational structure, and business processes.
Multi-Site Configuration
Site-specific workflows, permissions, and reporting for different locations or brands
Regional Compliance
Configured for multiple regulatory jurisdictions (UK, EU, US, Asia-Pacific)
Custom Forms & Fields
Additional data capture fields unique to your business.
Typical Implementation Schedule
Phase 1
Design & Build
• Project Kick Off
• Data Organisation
• Bespoke System Configuration
• Full Material & Recipe Load
• Quality Assurance Measures
Phase 2
Validation
• System Access
• Familiarisation Training
• Comprehensive Test Plans
• Adjustments & Refinements
• System Sign-Off
Phase 3
User Training
• Online System Overviews
• On-Site Team Training
• User Setup
• Cutover Planning
Phase 4
Go Live
• Post-Launch Monitoring
• Hypercare Support
• Project Review Meeting
Find Out More
Best-in-Class Support
Timely Responses
In-App Tours
Regular Webinars
Point74's Support offering is designed to ensure your organisation derives maximum value from the platform through proactive assistance, structured training and robust system administration.
Expert Assistance
Specialist support agents available via email, telephone and our online help portal to resolve technical issues, address configuration queries and provide guidance on system functionality.
24/7 Knowledge Hub Access
Users have continuous access to our online knowledge base, including an expanding repository of technical documentation, FAQ’s, best-practice guides and video tutorials.
Continuous Platform Enhancement
Fully managed software upgrades, incorporating new features and performance improvements, ensuring your system remains compliant with evolving legislation and retailer requirements.
Transparent Ticketing Management
All support interactions are logged and monitored through our ticketing system, providing complete visibility, status tracking and communication history.
Our specialists also offer regulatory compliance support to help you maintain compliance with UK & EU food information regulations, allergen regulations (UK & regional), Natasha’s Law, and retailer technical standards (M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, etc.).
Pro Support Tiers
Standard
Premium
Managed Cloud Infrastructure
Secure and highly resilient infrastructure, including backups and disaster recovery.
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Upload & Store Documents
15 GB of AWS-backed storage to ensure all your documents are available when you need them.
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Client Success Manager
Providing regular updates and best practice assistance.
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Annual Account Review
Comprehensive system review every 12 months.
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Hypercare Post Implementation
30 days extra support to ensure the system is fully embedded.
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Enterprise Support Tiers
Standard
Premium
Managed Cloud Infrastructure
Secure and highly resilient infrastructure, including backups and disaster recovery.
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Upload & Store Documents
100 GB of AWS-backed storage to ensure all your documents are available when you need them.
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Client Success Manager
Providing regular updates and best practice assistance.
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Annual Account Review
Comprehensive system review every 12 months.
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Hypercare Post Implementation
90 days extra support to ensure the system is fully embedded.
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25% PS Discount
Discount applicable to additional professional services list price (capped at 30 hours pa).
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Packages & Pricing
Yes. Many clients start with Professional and upgrade as they scale. We handle the migration, configuration upgrades, and additional training as part of a structured upgrade path. Your data, users, and workflows transfer seamlessly.
Professional
- You have up to 50 users
- Standard workflows suit your process
- You're looking for fast deployment
- UK compliance is your primary requirement
- You want predictable implementation costs
Enterprise
- You need unlimited users
- Custom workflows are essential
- You have multi-site / global operations
- ERP integration is critical to your business
- You require advanced reporting or features
Still unsure? Contact our team for a package assessment based on your specific needs.
Additional Costs May Include:
• Storage Beyond Included Allocation
• Extra Training Days Beyond Standard Allocation
• Complex Custom Integrations Beyond Standard ERP Connectors
• Ad-hoc Professional Services (Custom Reports, Workflow Redesign)
We will discuss these during scoping to avoid surprises.
• Annual License Paid Upfront (Standard)
• Quarterly Payments Available for Enterprise Tier
• Multi-Year Agreements Eligible for Discounts
Onboarding & Implementation
We're Realists
We don't promise unrealistic timelines. Our estimates are based on 120+ actual implementations, not sales optimism.
Food Expertise
Our implementation team understands NPD processes, recipe costing, regulatory compliance, and retailer requirements. We speak your language.
Full-Service
We don't just provide import templates and wish you luck. Our team does the heavy lifting of data consolidation, cleansing, and migration.
Battle-Tested
Our implementation methodology has been refined over 20 years and 120+ projects. We know what works and what doesn't.
We Communicate
Regular structured communication (weekly standups, executive updates, steering committees) keeps everyone informed and aligned.
Extended Hypercare
We don't disappear after go-live. Extended hypercare ensures smooth adoption and rapid issue resolution during the critical transition period.
Common Competitor Pitfalls
1. Unrealistic timelines leading to rushed deployment.
2. Poor data migration resulting in garbage-in, garbage-out.
3. Generic training that doesn't address food industry specifics.
4. Abandonment post-launch leaving clients struggling.
5. One-size-fits-all approach ignoring business complexity.
6. Poor change management creating user resistance.
Point74 Eliminates These Risks
1. Realistic, proven timelines based on actual project data.
2. Full-service data migration with quality assurance.
3. Food industry-specific training and materials.
4. Extended hypercare support post-launch.
5. Flexible configuration matching your needs.
6. Structured change management and adoption support.
Our Data Migration Service Includes:
- Audit of Existing Data Sources (Excel, PDFs, Legacy Systems)
- Data Cleansing & Normalisation
- Structured Import with Validation Rules
- Side-by-Side Verification with Your Team
- Quality Assurance Before Final Cutover
From simple spreadsheets to decades-old legacy enterprise systems, we migrate recipe data safely and accurately.
We anticipate it. Most food manufacturers have fragmented data across multiple sources. Our team specialises in data consolidation and cleansing.
Support & Security
Professional
- Email, Phone & Portal Support (Business Hours)
- Response within 2 Business Days
- Access to Online Knowledge Base 24/7
- Regular Product Webinars
- In-App Product Tours
Enterprise
- Priority Response within 4 Hours
- Named Client Success Manager
- Quarterly Business Reviews
- Beta Access to New Features
- Discount on Professional Services
Yes. Enterprise-grade security is standard across all tiers – not reserved for premium packages. Point74 always operates to ISO27001 standards, with:
- EU-Based Data Centres Only (GDPR Compliant)
- Annual CREST-Accredited Penetration Testing
- 99.99% Uptime with N+1 Redundancy
- TLS 1.2+ Encryption for All Data In Transit
- Automated Daily Backups with 14-Day Retention
- Disaster Recovery with 4-Hour RTO
We maintain 99.99% uptime through redundant infrastructure. In the unlikely event of major failure:
- Automated Failover to Redundant Systems (Typically Seconds)
- Complete Disaster Recovery Environment
- Maximum 24-Hour Data Loss (RPO: 11pm Previous Day)
- System Restored within 4 Hours (RTO)
Still have questions about our software?
Speak with one of our sales representatives.
webenquiries@point74.co.uk
Phone
0845 207 4074
Two Platforms. One Standard.
Excellent Results.
Built for different needs. Delivering the same trusted outcomes. Meeting food businesses where they are today and supporting where they’re heading next.
