We leverage our unique ecosystem and broad team of functional experts to bring truly breakthrough food innovations and business strategies into focus.
While on the surface we create food, our real value is a commitment to produce positive business outcomes for our clients.
Our R&D team has lived best-practice at some of the world's largest CPG operations. From prototype to launch, we bring that experience forward to blend benchtop wizardry and production know-how to develop outstanding foods for our clients.
We will design and implement a scalable supply-chain and orchestrate the daily flow of your raw materials and finished goods, so you to focus on growing the brand.
We design and manage operations in four areas:
Last year our supply-chain and operations team orchestrated the sourcing, production, and distribution of a ton of food.
Hire subject matter experts to support key projects, fill employee gaps, and navigate stages of high growth.
Only hire for the time you need
Meet and exceed project deadlines
Hire quickly from a list of best-matched talent
Work with dedicated resources
We balance two distinct types of due diligence to deliver the precise answers our clients need.
Validate key assumptions
Focused/Targeted
Acquirer-driven and forward looking
Nuanced
Flows into valuation model
Compliance-focus
Comprehensive
Target company-driven and historical
Binary
Flows into transaction agreement
We are proud to work alongside a diverse community of founders as we partner to build their visions into real foods and sound businesses.
Build and grow your business with expert guidance from seasoned founders and subject matter experts.
Structured packages with 1:1 guidance from our experts to help you define your Brand & Positioning, make strides in Product Development and identify the best approach to your Manufacturing.
Cohort style learning for F&B founders at similar growth stages supported by industry expert exposure to help you make progress on your goals across multiple key CPG functional areas.
Been there, done that doesn't begin to cover it. We've created, formulated, optimized, and commercialized it all.
Within and around the service areas above, we have assembled our extensive suite of capabilities to complement and fulfill your unique needs across all stages of growth.
Business Origination
Brand Positioning
Model / Concept Review
Competitive Benchmarking
Portfolio Management
Succession / Exit Plans
Advisor / Board
Interim C-Level
Market / Consumer Trends
Consumer Immersion
Ideation & Co-creation
Innovation Process
Product Pipeline
Concept Development
Product Prototype
Validation Studies
Benchtop Formulation
Product Development
Formulate to Target
Feasibility Analysis
Process Design
Diet & Nutrition
Sensory Profile and Test
Plant Trial Support
Technology Assessment
Nutrition Labels
Procurement Strategy
Raw Material Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Ingredient Assessment
Ingredient Certification
Global Supply Planning
COGS Improvement
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
eCommerce Fulfillment
Launch Planning
Product Optimization
Production Start & Scale
SOP Development
Operations Manual
Certification & Compliance
Product Quality Manual
Quality Process
Product Experience
Shelf-Life Studies
Product Transit Studies
Regulatory Guidance
Category Assessment
Go-to-Market Plan
Channel Strategy
Brand / Product Alignment
Packaging Agency Search
Creative Process Advising
P&L Build and Optimize
Foodservice Entry
Coman Search & Diligence
Operations Management
Production Schedule
Demand & Supply Planning
Process Optimization
Food Safety Procedures
Certification Management
Prop 65 Management
Stability Testing
Quality Retains
Recall Plan & Response
Acquisition Strategy
Target Identification
Due Diligence
Pre-LOI Assessment
Value Realization
Pitch Optimization
Investor Network
Funds & Grants
Deal Making