Our Services
Turnkey Commercialization Partner
Alchemy in the Kitchen is a turnkey commercialization partner for emerging food and beverage brands, supporting products from early-stage research and development through manufacturing readiness and ongoing operations. Rather than handing off work at each phase, we take a connected, end-to-end approach—aligning formulation, supply chain build-out, co-manufacturer selection, and production execution to reduce risk, control costs, and keep projects moving forward.
Our role is to bridge the gap between concept and commercialization, acting as an extension of your team to ensure your product is not only developed, but built to launch, scale, and sustain.
Overview of Services
Research and Development
We develop products that are built to scale—not just taste good on the bench. Our R&D process focuses on functionality, clean-label targets, ingredient strategy, shelf-life considerations, and manufacturing feasibility from day one. You’ll leave this phase with a clear formula direction and a plan to move toward commercialization.
Typical outputs:
- Concept refinement and technical feasibility review
- Formulation and iteration roadmap
- Ingredient strategies
- Bench samples and sensory feedback loop
- Scale-up planning and considerations (process, equipment, constraints, etc.).
Supply Chain Buildout
A great formula isn’t enough—execution wins. We help build the supply chain required to manufacture, source, and scale your product. This includes ingredient sourcing pathways, lead times, cost drivers, and operational planning so your next steps aren’t a guessing game.
Typical outputs:
- Ingredient and packaging sourcing pathways
- Supplier introductions and documentation coordination
- Lead time planning and risk flags
- Early COGS drivers and optimization opportunities
- Bill of Materials (BOM) planning support (as applicable)
Co-Man Selection
Choosing the wrong co-manufacturer can cost months and tens of thousands. We help you identify and vet the right partners based on capabilities, capacity, quality systems, minimums, and commercial fit—so you don’t waste time going down dead-end paths.
Typical outputs:
- Co-man shortlist aligned to product and scale goals
- Capability screening and fit analysis
- Intro coordination and NDAs (as needed)
- Quote and MOQ comparison support
- Decision support anmd recommended next steps
Production Run Supervision
We support you through the most critical transition: moving from development into manufacturing reality. From pilot trials to your first production run, we help manage communication, troubleshoot issues, and keep the work moving so you can launch with confidence.
Typical outputs:
- Trial planning and run-of-show support
- Onsite or remote supervision (as scoped)
- Formula and process troubleshooting support
- Revision tracking and action-item management
- Production readiness checklists and handoffs
Ongoing Supply Chain Support
After launch, supply chain becomes a living system—inventory, vendors, timelines, costs, and constant decisions. We provide ongoing coordination support to help you operate smoothly, reduce risk, and stay in stock without burning founder bandwidth.
Typical outputs:
- Vendor coordination and timeline management
- Ingredient and packaging reorder planning
- Issue resolution support (late shipments, substitutions, constraints)
- Documentation coordination and operational follow-through
- Ongoing optimization recommendations as volume grows
Packaging Optimization
Packaging plays a critical role in cost, manufacturability, shelf stability, and overall product performance. Decisions around structure, materials, and specifications directly impact production efficiency, lead times, and margin. When packaging isn’t aligned with manufacturing and supply chain realities, it can create unnecessary delays, added costs, and avoidable rework.
Alchemy supports packaging optimization by helping brands navigate packaging decisions through our trusted partner network. We work alongside specialized packaging experts to ensure recommendations align with your product requirements, co-manufacturer capabilities, and commercialization goals. Our role is to provide context, coordination, and oversight—so packaging choices support scalability and operational efficiency.
Packaging support may include:
- Packaging structure and material guidance
- Format selection aligned with co-man capabilities
- MOQ, cost, and lead time considerations
- Coordination with vetted packaging partners
- Alignment with overall supply chain and production plans
Next Step
If you’re evaluating packaging options or running into packaging-related challenges, contact us to discuss your needs. We’ll help assess your situation and connect you with the right packaging partner to move forward efficiently.
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.
We do. Our supply chain support 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.