R2,500 per hour.  This applies to all technical consulting, formulation work, optimisation projects, innovation support, R&D backfill, training, and advisory services. Travel time is billed at the same hourly rate.

For travel exceeding 180 km (return) from Ceres, Western Cape:

• Flights covered by client (if required)

• Accommodation covered for multi‑day engagements

• Travel for on‑site consulting within the Western Cape is billed at the SARS prescribed reimbursive rate of R4.95 per kilometre. This rate applies to all travel required for project work, factory visits, technical assessments, and client meetings.

Travel time is billed at the standard hourly consulting rate.

ClarkFoodTech does not manage or administer laboratory analysis, sensory testing, or factory trials. These activities must be arranged, scheduled, and paid for directly by the Client.

This includes:

• Laboratory analysis (micro, chemical, nutritional, shelf‑life, stability, etc.)

• Sensory testing, whether internal panels or external service providers

• Ingredients, packaging, and materials required for pilot runs, factory trials, or product evaluations

• All trial‑related costs, materials, and third‑party services remain the responsibility of the Client.

If a project requires supplementary technical support, these resources will be discussed upfront and billed separately.

For projects where ClarkFoodTech delivers significant commercial value, a once‑off success fee applies. This ensures strong alignment between the technical work we do and the measurable benefits you receive.

R50,000 for every R1 million in annualised cost‑saving potential.  When a cost‑optimisation proposal is approved, this fee reflects the real value unlocked in your business. It also motivates us to push harder, think deeper, and deliver solutions that genuinely move the needle.

R50,000 for innovation proposals that proceed to launch.  If a product developed or recommended by ClarkFoodTech is launched — whether immediately or at a later date — this fee acknowledges the strategic and technical contribution behind that success. It encourages us to bring forward only the strongest, most commercially viable ideas.

These success‑based fees create a partnership where both sides benefit from excellent work, smart decisions, and meaningful results.

After many years of working with consultants and seeing how they often struggle to get paid on time, ClarkFoodTech follows a simple, fair approach for the very first session.

The first consultation is payable upfront, allowing your finance team to complete all internal vendor‑creation and procurement steps without pressure or delays.

This small upfront commitment means we can focus fully on the technical challenges that matter most to your business — not on chasing paperwork or payments. It creates a smoother start, builds trust quickly, and ensures our energy goes into delivering high‑value work from day one.

ClarkFoodTech is not a VAT‑registered vendor. No VAT is charged on invoices.