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