We turn food ideas into products you can manufacture and sell.
End-to-end R&D for food, beverage, and supplement brands, from concept and bench-top formulation through scale-up support and technical documentation.
Chia binds free water. Water activity 0.60, nine-month shelf life.
| Ingredient | % w/w |
|---|---|
Rolled oats |
24.0 |
Whey protein isolate |
18.0 |
Almond butter |
16.0 |
Honey |
14.0 |
Date paste |
10.0 |
Dark chocolate chips |
9.0 |
Dried tart cherries |
6.0 |
Chia seeds |
2.5 |
Sea salt |
0.5 |
| Total | 100.0 |
- Water activity
- 0.60
- Protein per 60 g bar
- 14 g
- Shelf life
- 9 months
Product categories we work in
- Bakery
- Beverage
- Sports Nutrition
- Nutraceuticals
- Dairy & Non-Dairy
- Snacks
What we do
R&D support to launch a new product, renovate an existing one, or get a formula ready to scale.
Discovery and concepting
Product brief development, trend-informed ideation, ingredient strategy, and a feasibility assessment.
Formulation development
Bench-top prototypes and iterative optimization: sweetness and acid balance, flavor and texture tuning, and ingredient substitutions.
Shelf life and stability
Physical and chemical stability screening, emulsion stability, microbial risk considerations, packaging compatibility, and third-party storage studies.
Sensory support
Structured tastings and attribute-based feedback to guide each round of iteration. Consumer testing can be arranged through third parties.
Costing and formula economics
Preliminary cost-in-use estimates, ingredient rationalization, and reformulation to reach a target cost.
Regulatory guidance
Nutrition Facts panels, ingredient and allergen statements, and label claims, with the documentation to support them.
Documentation
Formulations, batch sheets, test plans, results summaries, and scale-up recommendations ready for tech transfer.
Not included: commercial manufacturing, process authority filings, legal counsel, formal claim substantiation, and co-manufacturer selection or contracting. We provide the technical documentation, input, and referrals those steps need.
How it works
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1
Kickoff
We confirm scope, success criteria, constraints, and timeline, and review any reference products.
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2
Prototyping
A first round of prototypes, then further rounds as scoped, each followed by a written recap of decisions and next steps.
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3
Validation
Stability screening, plus cost or label optimization as needed.
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4
Scale-up
Batch sheets, parameter targets, and troubleshooting support for pilot or plant trials.
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5
Closeout
A final documentation package and a handoff meeting.
Pricing
Work is billed hourly or as a monthly retainer. Choose remote support for most projects, or on-site support when the work needs someone at your facility or manufacturer.
Remote R&D support
Bench formulation, iteration support, documentation, and routine project management.
| Hours per month | Monthly retainer |
|---|---|
| Up to 40 | $2,000 |
| Up to 80 | $4,000 |
| Up to 160 | $8,000 |
| Additional hours | $135/hour |
On-site R&D support
In-person problem-solving and scale-up readiness support at your facility or manufacturer.
| Hours per month | Monthly retainer |
|---|---|
| Up to 80 | $6,000 |
| Up to 160 | $11,000 |
| Additional hours | $170/hour |
- Retainers are billed monthly in advance and applied to time spent that month.
- Unused retainer hours roll over for one month.
- Ingredients, shipping, third-party testing, and travel expenses are billed at cost, with your approval first.
- Fixed-scope work can be quoted as a separate project estimate.
Start a project
Share a few details about your product and we'll reply by email to set up a consultation.
Helpful to include
- What you're making: category, format, and packaging
- Where it stands: an idea, a kitchen recipe, or a product already on the market
- Your timeline and where you plan to sell