Food & Drink Product Development Services

Food & Drink Product Development and Flavour Expertise

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FLAVOUR MOT - FREE

Send me your product and within a few days you'll receive expert tasting notes, a clear diagnosis of what's working and what is not, and the specific next steps to act on. No commitment required.

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THE EXPERT HOUR — £250

One 60-minute session where we work through your specific challenge together. You leave with a clear diagnosis, prioritised next steps you can act on straight away, and a full written summary.

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PRODUCT & FLAVOUR DEVELOPMENT — from £2,500

The full Flavour Fit Process, start to finish. I run the trials, guide the tastings, source the right suppliers, and stay with you through production. What launches is exactly what we agreed together.

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

Salvatore Notaro, Managing Director @ Vivo Life

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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