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Food & Drink Product Development Services

 

 

 

Food & Drink Product Development Services

 

 

“The flavour challenges that once felt impossible are now solved.”

Salvatore Notaro, Managing Director @ Vivo Life

Your F&D Product Development Partner

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Flavour MOT 

Expert flavour analysis for ÂŁ500 with no commitment to full development. Perfect for food and drink brands who need clarity fast, whether you're fixing customer complaints, validating before pitching to retailers, or just want professional feedback.

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For food and drink brands launching functional or plant-based products but stuck on which flavour works. I deep-dive into your challenging base, run extensive trials, and guide you to the flavour that masks those unwanted notes.

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Fix Package

For food and drink brands experiencing declining sales due to taste issues. I diagnose what's wrong, rebuild your flavour profile from formulation to scale-up, and get your product back on track - rescuing struggling products and restoring consumer trust.

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Expertise

  • 10+ years in the food & beverage industry working with iconic brands including McVitie's, Burger King, Yeo Valley, and Jacob's 
  • Flavour house trained in flavour lexicons and flavour pairing 
  • Specialist in challenging ingredients that taste bitter, fishy, or earthy: marine collagen, plant proteins (pea, soy, hemp), adaptogens, vegan omega-3, mushroom extracts
  • Extensive trial methodology: I run up to 200 trials per project to find the right solution (most consultants stop at 10-20)
  • Custom flavour language training: I teach your team objective tasting so you can make confident decisions
  • Categories: Sport nutrition, Beverage, Bakery, Dairy alternatives, Functional foods, Snacks
  • Qualifications: Master's in Food Science & Food Industry, R&D Engineer, IICCT Level 2 Chocolate Tasting
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Results

  • 4.9/5 rated reviews 
  • Recover lost sales: Brands I've worked with have seen sales stabilise and grow after fixing their flavour profile
  • Get positive customer feedback: Fix the taste issues that are hurting your brand reputation
  • Successfully launch functional products: Master challenging ingredients like marine collagen, pea protein, adaptogens, and omega-3
  • Reduce development costs: Avoid expensive mistakes by getting expert analysis before you scale
  • Retain retail listings: Don't get delisted due to poor taste, keep buyers and consumers happy
  • Scale without quality loss: Your product tastes the same from kitchen batch to factory production
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My Approach

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Deep-Dive Analysis

I don't just taste your product once and send generic feedback. I conduct comprehensive sensory analysis, sometimes running 200+ trials to find the right flavour direction.  

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Custom Flavour Training

Unlike generic suppliers or co-man, I train your team in flavour language so you can make confident, informed decisions throughout development.

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Expert Guidance Throughout

I don't disappear after sending samples. I guide you through tastings, scale-up challenges, and every decision until your product is launch-ready.

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Clean-Label Specialist

Expertise in plant-based, functional, and additives-free products, the challenging formulations that most suppliers struggle with. 

“Manon guided us through a clear process that made decision-making much easier, removing a lot of biases, and always rooted in what was best for our brand.”

Salvatore Notaro, Managing Director @ Vivo Life

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