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FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Where Product Development Meets Commercial Reality.

We develop food and beverage products for real manufacturing—not just the bench. Formulation, sourcing, process, cost, and scale are considered from the start so the product is built to commercialize.

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MORE THAN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

We Build the Product. Then We Help Run the Business Behind It.

Alchemy works across the lifecycle of a food or beverage product—from formulation and commercialization through sourcing, production, procurement, and ongoing operational management.

 

Some clients come to us with an idea. Others already have products on shelves and need a better supply chain, manufacturing strategy, or operating system. The common thread is the same: we help turn products into businesses that can actually run.

Develop

BUILD PRODUCTS FOR COMMERCIAL REALITY.

Formulation, cost engineering, ingredient and packaging sourcing, validation, pilot work, and co-manufacturer readiness.

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Operate

RUN THE SYSTEM BEHIND THE PRODUCT.

Production coordination, supplier management, purchasing, quality documentation, co-manufacturer oversight, and operational visibility.

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Optimize

IMPROVE THE ECONOMICS OF WHAT'S WORKING.

Formula optimization, supplier strategy, procurement leverage, process improvement, and margin expansion for existing products.

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THE COMMERCIAL SYSTEM

A Product Only Works When the System Around It Works Too.

A formula can be technically sound and still fail commercially. An ingredient may not be available at scale. A co-manufacturer may require a different process. Cost targets can force reformulation. A supplier delay can stop production. And after launch, purchasing and production planning become operating problems of their own.

 

Those are not separate problems. They are connected decisions inside the same commercial system.

 

Alchemy works across those boundaries so product development, sourcing, manufacturing, procurement, and operations are considered together—not handed from one disconnected partner to the next.

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Product

Formula, sensory, validation, commercialization readiness

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Sourcing

Ingredients, suppliers, specifications, qualification

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Manufacturing

Process, pilots, co-manufacturers, scale-up

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Procurement

Supply programs, purchasing, orders, cost visibility

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Operations

Production coordination, quality, issue resolution, reporting

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Built to Work Beyond the Bench.

We develop against commercial reality from the start—formula, cost, process, validation, and scale considered together. Where pilot or scale-up work is required, we carry the product onto real equipment and through the constraints that determine whether it can succeed in production.

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MANAGED OPERATIONS

The Work Behind Every Production Run.

After launch, production still has to be scheduled, materials ordered, and suppliers and co-manufacturers managed. Alchemy Managed Operations becomes the operating backbone behind the product—coordinating purchasing and production, keeping quality documentation current, resolving issues, and giving the brand clear visibility without building an internal operations department.

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PROCUREMENT

Reliable Supply Starts With Better Decisions.

We build and manage the supply programs behind production—qualifying suppliers, aligning specifications, coordinating purchasing, and keeping orders and material flow visible. The result is reliable supply, clear commercial terms, and fewer surprises between the supplier and the production floor.

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MARGIN OPTIMIZATION

Better Margins For Sustained Growth

Once a product is running, ingredient costs shift, yields vary, and purchasing terms evolve. We look across formula, suppliers, procurement, and production to find where margin is being lost, then implement qualified alternatives, process improvements, and stronger supply terms that protect product quality and hold up at scale.

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WHY ALCHEMY

One Partner Across the Commercial System.

Most product challenges do not stay in one lane. A formulation change impacts cost. A supplier change affects processing. A manufacturing constraint can force reformulation.

Alchemy connects the full system—product development, sourcing, manufacturing, procurement, and operations—so clients do not have to manage those decisions through disconnected partners.

Built for Commercial Reality

Development decisions account for cost, process, supply, equipment, and scale from the start.

Continuity Beyond Development

The team that understands how the product was built can remain involved through commercialization and ongoing operations.

Problems Solved Across Functions

When something changes in production, supply, formulation, or cost, the problem does not have to be handed between disconnected partners.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Real Experience. Real Results.

We partner with emerging and established brands to bring products to life—and keep them performing in the real world.

Gabe is a true innovator—creative, knowledgeable, and a skilled facilitator. He not only develops exceptional recipes but also bridges the gap with co-manufacturers to ensure production at the right cost. When challenges arise, like switching manufacturers, Gabe acts quickly, minimizing downtime and keeping operations on track. His unique combination of expertise in formulation, packaging, and co-manufacturing is rare in this industry and saves both time and money. The depth of his knowledge is remarkable—he’s worth his weight in gold.
Zack Smith, CEO
Tasti
Working with Gabe at Alchemy has been an incredible experience. I’m a creator who knows very little about the business side of CPG, and the services they’ve provided have allowed me to reach nearly a $1M run rate while staying focused on what I do best, which is simply creating content around the product. Any setbacks or obstacles have been handled immediately, with Gabe even booking flights on 1-day notice to resolve issues in person. The hands-on support I’ve received has truly made my dream become a reality. 10/10 would recommend.
Irick Wiggins, Founder
Care Free Kitchen
Gabe is a powerhouse. He has incredible ingredient knowledge, a creative genius, and a passionate chef’s palate. Gabe brings a wide array of unbelievable food product development experience to the table—all of which shine through in his work.
Chad Anderson
NewTree Fruit Co.

FROM THE ALCHEMY JOURNAL

Ideas Worth Exploring.

Practical perspectives on food formulation, commercialization, manufacturing, and the business of bringing products to market.
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The Allulose Lawsuits Are Spreading. How Ready Is Your Product to Adapt?

Allulose lawsuits are expanding beyond Chobani. What food brands should evaluate across claims, formulation, packaging, and commercial operations.
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  • CPG Product Development

Food Product Costing: Why COGS Must Be Engineered During Development

A food product's cost is not discovered at the end of development. It is created by the decisions made throughout formulation, sourcing, packaging, scale-up, and manufacturing.
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  • CPG Product Development

Food Product Pilot Runs: What Brands Need to Prove Before Commercial Production

A food product pilot run should do more than produce a good sample. Learn what brands need to validate across process, packaging, quality, yield, cost, and documentation before commercial production.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alchemy works across food and beverage product development, commercialization, sourcing, procurement, production coordination, and ongoing operational support. We can support a product from early formulation through commercial production, or step into an existing business where a specific operational, supply, or margin problem needs to be solved.
No. Some clients come to us at the concept or formulation stage, while others already have products in market. Alchemy can support development, commercialization, managed operations, procurement, or margin optimization depending on where the business needs help.
Alchemy Managed Operations provides fractional operational support for food and beverage brands after development and into commercial production. This can include production coordination, supplier and co-manufacturer management, procurement, quality documentation, issue resolution, and ongoing operational visibility.
Yes. Alchemy supports supplier qualification, commercial specifications, purchasing coordination, supply programs, order management, and material flow for ingredients and packaging materials used in production.
Yes. Alchemy supports co-manufacturer search, qualification, commercialization readiness, pilot and line trials, and coordination with manufacturing partners as products move into production.
No. We work with both emerging and established food and beverage companies. The scope depends on the product, stage of commercialization, internal team, and the specific problem that needs to be solved.
Yes. For products already in market, Alchemy can evaluate formulation, ingredient sourcing, purchasing, production, and other cost drivers to identify opportunities for better product economics without unnecessarily rebuilding the product.
Product development, sourcing, manufacturing, procurement, and operations are interconnected. Alchemy works across those functions so decisions can be made with the broader commercial system in mind rather than being handed between disconnected specialists.