Fermentation finds its fix
Incubation
Turning ideas into viable, scalable products – helping you to grow your SME.
I work with food businesses to develop better products through a structured product development approach, tailored to each business. Ensuring products are not only technically sound but also commercially viable and ready for production. With experience across 70+ product launches in retail and B2B markets with SMEs, I bring a practical, hands-on approach that balances innovation with real-world manufacturing constraints.
Fermentation
Deep technical expertise in shelf-stable fermented products.
I specialise in shelf-stable and acidified products, including alcohol and vinegar fermentation. This includes process optimisation, troubleshooting variability, and improving product consistency and performance. I’m at my best solving the problems that sit between product development and production – where things often get stuck, particularly in fermentation and biologically driven processes.
Integration
Making products and processes work in the real world.
I support businesses with process improvement and the integration of new products and equipment into existing manufacturing environments. This includes leading the commissioning of new equipment and ensuring it works seamlessly within current production systems with minimal disruption.
Where automation is involved, I focus on making it work for your business – practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that improve efficiency without adding unnecessary complexity.
Documentation
Systems that support quality, compliance, and consistency.
I develop SOPs and technical documentation that are clear, practical, and aligned to recognised standards such as HACCP, BRC and SQF. My focus is on creating systems that support consistent production, audit readiness, and long-term operational success.
About
I’m Michael Britten. With over 15 years of experience working in and around SMEs who produce shelf-stable fermented products. I’ve worked with established manufacturers, growing brands, and research partners to deliver outcomes that are technically sound, commercially viable, and ready for scale.
I’m based in Adelaide, South Australia and support many clients remotely and in-person.