about us

expert consultants for all your projects

East Anglian based, SJW Technical was set up by Sarah Wolton in 2014, a professional from the food manufacturing industry, with background in both the supplier and regulatory side, and experience with a wide range of products and labelling formats. SJW Technical are trusted by clients nationwide, to stay calm under pressure, with the ability to inspire confidence and deliver projects during tight timescales. We also have a network of associates in the UK and EU, that can assist with projects - big or small.

head consultant
Sarah Wolton MIFST

Sarah is a food industry professional with more than 10 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing and labelling. Her experience in food specifications and product labelling has taken her across the UK working for a range of food businesses, clients now include startups, manufacturers and international retailers across the UK, EU and USA.

Sarah has also worked independently alongside regulatory service providers such as Ashbury Labelling, CERT Label and Acoura Consulting providing regulatory advice and technical support. Sarah now heads up the food business side of CERTLabel, providing label compliance services and helping clients with their export process.

Qualified in Food Labelling and Legislation, HACCP for Food Manufacturing and all major retailer specification systems.

•  Member of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (MIFST).

associate consultant
Laura Mannings

 Laura has over 15 years experience in the food industry predominantly working within New Product Development in the meat & poultry sectors. She has wide ranging experience in all of the major retailers and discounters systems and processes. 

Specialising in concept to launch with extensive experience in all aspects from product ideation to process development. During her roles she has gained a strong understanding in multiple retailer specification systems and artwork approval. 

•  Laura's main role at SJW Technical is specification writer of retailer specifications liaising with clients and retailers both in food and non food.

Sarah Wolton

why choose SJW Technical...


extensive and versatile experience
10+ years experience in food manufacturing - both the supplier and regulatory side

rapid response
"Sarah has great attention to detail, knowledge and is fast! She is always first on my list to call when I need extra help."
Lynne De Motte



flexible solutions
happy to work on contracts or on an ad hoc basis - whatever suits the needs of your business.
easy to work with
"Sarah is very professional, knowledgeable, diligent and thorough. She is also a really nice person and works very well under pressure and tight deadlines."
Tessa Anderson

"professional"

"diligent"

"committed"

"fast"

let SJW Technical take the
pressure out of your projects

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