Food product development, from startups to large corporations
From technical briefing through first prototypes to scalable production — we guide your product through the entire development process.
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Leonie Hahn · Product Development & Regulatory
Leonie Hahn · Product Development & Regulatory
Three paths to your product
Develop Prototypes
Our R&D team specializes in quickly turning ideas into prototypes. Use them for your perfect investor pitch, validation or first market tests. Prototyping is also the starting point for industrial-level product development.
Request prototyping →Find a Manufacturer
Ready to go but still need the right production partner? We have an extensive network of contract manufacturers and are happy to discuss the specific requirements for your product. We then search for the right partners and guide you toward a successful collaboration.
Request manufacturer search →End-to-End Development
Full product development from start to finish? No problem. We handle your food and beverage product development, find the right suppliers, contract manufacturers or bottlers. You take over again when the product is ready.
Request development →What we bring to the table
How we develop your product
We can walk the whole way with you or support you in the single phase where you need a hand.
01
Concept
We turn your idea into a technical concept and establish early what can be produced industrially and what cannot.
02
Application trials
If there are no benchmarks to build on, we test first recipes in our lab. You are welcome at the bench with us.
03
Implementation
We develop an industrially scalable recipe, find the right contract manufacturer and stay with you until the product is right.
Frequently asked questions about F&B product development
Costs vary widely depending on scope: individual prototypes start at a few thousand euros, while end-to-end development to production readiness can be €20,000 or more depending on complexity. In a free initial consultation, we'll give you an honest assessment for your specific project.
A first prototype can be created in 4–6 weeks. Complete end-to-end development to market readiness typically takes 3–9 months depending on product category, regulations and production partner. We work iteratively and deliver tangible results early.
Both are possible. We can take on individual modules — for example just prototyping or the manufacturer search — or accompany your entire development process from A to Z. We adapt to what you actually need.
Since 2018, we have maintained an active network of contract manufacturers, bottlers and production partners for all common food and beverage categories. We match based on your requirements (minimum quantities, certifications, technology) and guide you through the first collaboration.
Yes. Regulatory checks are an integral part of our process. We review ingredients for LMIV compliance, help build correct nutritional labeling and evaluate health & nutrition claims according to current EU regulations.
An Innovation Sprint aims to develop a validated product concept from a strategic search field — with consumer research, trend analysis and decision framework. Product development picks up from there: it turns the validated concept into a market-ready, producible product.
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Your next product is waiting
Whether a completely new product or further development — we have the know-how and the network.
Tell us about your product
Tell us what you are working on. We will come back to you personally as soon as we can.
