Our Development Process
Phase 1
PROJECT SCOPING OUT MEETING £POA + VAT PER PROJECT
We are experts in bespoke design for all liquids and specialise in...
Tonic Waters
Cold Brew Coffee
Kombucha Drinks
CBD Drinks
Energy Drinks
Nootropics
Functional Waters
Protein & Collagen Drinks
Nutritional Bars
Sauces
Oils
Marinades
We look at our clients individual experience and skill set to build a bespoke framework to support their journey. This session is essential for all new projects to make sure that a brand goes into development fully informed.
The meeting will be followed with an optional write up with business & brand suggestions followed by a further 2 hour meeting to discuss the feasibility report and review the initial concept.

CONCEPT CREATION
Build our brand/ founder narrative
Brand agencies & muse products
Analogous analysis of existing brands
Customer profiling brief for liquid design
Types of preservation
Brix of products
Ph of products
FEASABILITY
Small-scale production costs
Large-scale production costs
Draft value chain
Basis for business plan
Packaging formats
Shelf life microbiology
Labels/ sleeves
Printed packaging
Product insurance
GO TO STRATEGY
Set out clear direction & objectives
Routes to market
Growth plan, building strategies that help improve profitability & long-term value
Funding & investment planning
Launch discussion
Term & role


Phase 2
RECIPE CREATION & IP OWNERSHIP
- £POA + VAT PER PRODUCT

Recipe Specification Plan
Juice Content
Sweetness Brix Value
Sugar Source
Flavours
Extracts
Preservation
Alcohol Source (if alcohol design)
Acidification Ph & Source
We will create you a bespoke recipe from scratch to your specification.


SAMPLE
INGREDIENTS PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN
CHECK

SAMPLE ROUND 1

SAMPLE ROUND 2

ON-SITE RECIPE
SIGN OFF SESSION
Phase 3
COMMERCIALS, COMPLIANCE, LABELS, CLAIMS, SHELF LIFE TESTING - £POA + VAT PER PRODUCT
Commercial Review
Ensuring your product meets commercial kpi's our team will review and build out
Launch P&L
Product P&L
Product Costing
Value Chain Small Scale Final Number
Value Chain Large Scale Final Number
Investment Milestones & Trigger Points
Supply Chain Set Up
Label Compliance
Our labelling compliance experts work across markets, offering reliable independent advice for food and beverage labelling. Their extensive knowledge and experience means they understand the commercial pressures of getting labels right the first time.
Ingredients Ordering & Safety Data Sheets
Allergen Statements
Nutritional Table
Sample Application onto Bottle/ Can of label or Sleeve
Packaging Compliance
Label Procurement
Barcodes Procurement & Scan Checking
Boxes Procurement & size Assistance
Pallet Regulations
Ongoing Shel Life Testing
Quarterly real time microbiology shelf life tests from an independent laboratory
Monthly tasting sessions ensuring aroma, appearance and taste meet signed off characteristics

Phase 4
1000 LITRES PILOT RUN/ PROOF OF CONCEPT
- £POA + VAT PER PRODUCT

Pilot Sample Run Mini
1x Product £POA
2x Products £POA
We will run 10 litres of a product into finished packaging this includes below
Ingredient checks
Mixing
Chilling
Carbonation if required
Filling into Can or Bottle
Pasteurization
Water cooling
Labeling or Sleeving
Boxing or Shrink wrapping
Micro Test 3 Bottles or Cans
Micro & Nutritional Testing
Micro Test - 3 Bottles Per Product 10 Days £POA
Nutritional Testing - Per Product 10 Days £POA