Product development for startups, small and medium-sized companies, and large corporations
Find a Co-Manufacturer
Ready to go and want to scale up but still need the right production partner? We have a vast network of contract manufacturers and would love to discuss your product's specific requirements with you. Afterward, we'll find the right partners and support you in establishing a successful collaboration.
End-to-End Development
Full product development from start to finish? No problem. We take targeted ownership of your food and beverage product development, finding the right suppliers, contract manufacturers, or bottlers. You step back in only when everything is ready and it's time to negotiate pricing with the manufacturer.
And so much more...
Product Optimization
Need help optimizing or finalizing your recipe? Color, texture, or flavor not quite right? Send us a message, and we'll connect you with our R&D team.
Scale-Up Production
Is your production becoming the weakest link in the chain? We analyze your production processes and can optimize them for you. Whether it's by recommending machine equipment or finding external contract manufacturers, we are here for you.
Regulatory Compliance
Labels, claims, and hygiene concepts driving you crazy? Need urgent help? We’re here to support you.
Experience with many startups
Regulatory checks
End-to-end or individual modules
From prototype to series production
Food technologists on demand
Contract manufacturer network since 2018
FAQ: F&B Produktentwicklung
Costs depend heavily on the scope — whether you book a single module like recipe optimization or contract manufacturer sourcing, or a complete end-to-end development project. For individual modules, prices start in the low four-figure range; for full development projects from concept to serial production, you should plan for a five-figure budget. Get in touch for a non-binding quote — we'll tailor the scope to your project.
The industry typically counts on 12 to 24 months from idea to listing. We work significantly faster: with our iterative approach — early prototypes, parallel validation — many of our clients reach pilot production within 3 to 6 months. What matters isn't time spent in the lab, but how early you get real market feedback.
Both. We offer end-to-end development — from technical briefing through prototypes to production run — as well as targeted support for individual modules: recipe optimization, contract manufacturer sourcing, scale-up, or regulatory affairs. Many clients come to us with a specific problem and then expand the collaboration from there.
Since 2018, we've built an established network of contract manufacturers across Germany and Europe — filtered by category and production volume. We don't just hand you a contact; we guide you through the briefing, the inquiry, and the first production run. In practice, this often saves months of searching and setbacks.
Yes — this is a core part of our product development, not an add-on service. We check allergen labeling, nutritional declaration, health claims (EFSA), and novel food assessments from the very start, not just shortly before launch. Regulatory mistakes close to market launch are one of the most costly surprises in the industry. Disclaimer: We are not a legal authority and always recommend an additional check with an external laboratory.
The Innovation Sprint starts further upstream: with consumer insight, trend analysis, and the question of whether a product idea actually fits the right market. Product development kicks in once the concept is already defined — it takes the idea through to production readiness. Both can be combined: many of our projects start with a Sprint and transition seamlessly into development.
