Our Passion for Clean Label
Our Roots in Better-for-You and Natural Products
At Alchemy, we’ve always been drawn to what’s next — to founders and brands shaping a healthier, more conscious food system. The better-for-you and natural food movement isn’t a trend to us. It’s where we’ve spent our careers, and it’s where we believe the future of food and beverage innovation lives.
From functional snacks to clean-label beverages, plant-based meals, and low- or no-sugar indulgences, we’ve helped bring dozens of better-for-you products from idea to shelf. Our experience spans every stage of development — from R&D and formulation to sourcing, commercialization, and co-man management — all with one goal in mind: helping mission-driven brands scale without losing what makes them special.
Partners in a Healthier Food System
We’ve collaborated with founders, co-mans, and suppliers who share our belief that better ingredients lead to better outcomes — for people, communities, and the planet. Whether you’re launching your first product or scaling nationally, we’re here to ensure your mission translates into market success.
At Alchemy, we don’t just develop products. We help grow the next generation of better-for-you brands that will redefine what “good food” means.
Turnkey Commercialization
Brand-Owned IP
Deep Supplier Network
Our Approach to Natural Product Development
We start with your “why” — whether it’s removing artificial ingredients, reducing sugar, or incorporating functional ingredients that genuinely make a difference. From there, we apply culinary creativity and commercial expertise to create formulas that work in real plants, not just on paper.
Our team understands the nuances of:
Clean-label formulation and ingredient sourcing
Natural sweetener systems and flavor balancing
Plant-based and allergen-friendly innovation
Shelf stability and preservation without synthetic additives
Regulatory and retail compliance for natural products
Why Better-for-You Matters
Consumers are demanding transparency, sustainability, and ingredient integrity — and we believe that’s a good thing. We’ve seen firsthand that when a product is made with intention and backed by sound science, it can succeed both on the shelf and in the world.
Our role is to translate your clean-label, functional, or plant-forward concept into something that’s not only delicious, but also commercially viable — balancing nutrition, cost, and scalability without compromise.
Let's Build Your Next Product Together!
Alchemy specializes in natural and better-for-you food & beverage development—helping mission-driven brands create scalable, clean-label products.
Our Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Alchemy in the Kitchen helps CPG brands bring new food and beverage products to market by providing R&D, commercialization, and operational support. Our services include formulation, sample development, co-manufacturer alignment, bench and line trial coordination, packaging consulting, and fractional product management.
Food product development is the process of transforming a food or beverage idea into a market-ready product. It includes recipe formulation, ingredient sourcing, packaging design, shelf-life testing, and scaling with manufacturers to ensure the product is safe, profitable, and ready for commercial launch.
Yes. We support early-stage founders who are still shaping their first SKU as well as established brands scaling into commercial production. Our services are tiered so we can meet you wherever you are — whether you’re building your first formula or preparing for your third line trial.
Absolutely. Alchemy helps source, vet, and align with co-manufacturers that fit your product and scale goals. We’ll facilitate introductions, manage technical handoff, and support you through bench and line trials so you’re not navigating the process alone.
Yes. We offer flexible consulting support for brands that need help solving a particular challenge — whether it’s a formulation that won’t scale, a co-man trial that failed, or ingredient sourcing trouble. You don’t need to sign on for a full package to work with us. Take a look at all of our services here.
We do. Our Fractional Product Operations service is designed for brands that need experienced help managing production, co-man relationships, vendor communication, and supply chain logistics — without hiring a full-time operations team.
A bench trial is a small-batch test at your co-manufacturer’s facility to adjust the formula for their equipment and processes. A line trial is a full production run that validates your product under commercial conditions — using real packaging, timing, and QA processes. Alchemy supports you through both.
No — and that’s intentional. We stay focused on technical execution, product feasibility, and launch readiness. If you need help with branding, sales, or go-to-market strategy, we’re happy to refer you to trusted partners.
No. All formulas created through our engagements are 100% client-owned. You maintain full rights to use, scale, or transfer your product however you choose.
We work across a wide range of food and beverage categories, including baked goods, condiments, sauces, ready-to-drink, snacks, functional foods, and plant-based products. Not sure if your product is a fit? Contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss it.