We help you implement new food and beverage products from A-Z 

• Detailed manufacturing mapping of this innovative snack processing technology
• Evaluation and selection of the best manufacturing partner
• Feasibility assessment: regarding geography, cost, and times
• Supervision of the prototyping iteration and selection process
• Acted as central hub between innovation department, product developer and local distribution partners

Customer’s intention to shift the entire production setup from US to Europe | Agilery evaluated potential protein bar manufacturers across Europe and initiated sample development process with a Dutch manufacturer | Taking over big part of project complexity with direct ingredients sourcing, Europe-wide logistics and customs administration | Keeping manufacturers’ back free to focus on multiple product development iterations | Enabling customer to take informed decisions (driver’s seat)

Implementation of innovative cookie dough with functional properties, to be eaten raw or baked | Selected a well-suited flexible and professional production partner adapted to low volumes, recipes and ingredients | Implementation of first batch production, after successful industrial trials | Preparation for scale-up at competitive prices

• Mapping of small-scale aseptic filling capacities for new plant-based drink products across Europe for a corporate accelerator
• Results delivered within two months
• Anonymity guaranteed allowing larger reach and efficiency
• Long-list of 90 contacts led to a selection of the top five trigger-ready co-manufacturers fitting customer’s specifications
• Pro-active introduction and handover to customer

Agilery supported the product creation from A to Z based on a product idea | Lean prototyping (lab scale) before pilot production | Design of production flow which included two separate distillations, bottling, pasteurizing and labelling | Cost reduction of around 40% between batch 1 and batch 5 through various initiatives | Central management of all partners and suppliers | Continuous optimisation and new recipe creation (currently five versions on the market)

Production of ready-to-drink products for an innovative startup, starting from a paper concept | Professional product development through selected partners | Flexible co-manufacturers selected for small initial batches | Specific functional ingredients sourced for an unique product

• Agilery launched an extensive feasibility study in Switzerland and EU within five months
• Several research cycles to validate best possible product options (MOQ, packaging, organic/conventional)
• Co-manufacturer options chosen with path to add other criteria at later stages and to stay within budget for launch
• Evaluated and managed separate processing and packaging partners

Co-manufacturer selected within one month | Supervising creation of the prototypes and required iterations | Finding the right solution for packaging and ingredients | Selecting the best fulfilment partner for the client’s B2B and online shop | Agilery put in place a full HACCP plan from reception of materials to the fulfilment of the orders | Supervision of the first production batch and ensuring proper handover of the production setup

Agilery carried out the implementation from prototype to ready-to-sell salsa for an innovative startup | Most suitable co-manufacturer and ingredient suppliers selected | Initialising trials to check feasibility and prepare scale-up | Ensuring legal compliance of product labels (incl. printing) | Successful first batch and preparation of following productions

• Agilery drove accelerated manufacturers mapping within six weeks, guaranteeing anonymity
• Screening and listing of more than 35 potential partners in Europe for specific range & packaging type
• Evaluation of best fitting co-manufacturers according to client’s criteria
• Final report delivered with analysis, key information and recommendations
• Pro-active introduction and handover to customer

Mapping and assessment of over 80 potential co-manufacturers within the EU | Leveraging subject-matter experts in the field to access insights and contacts | Managing several trials with various potential co-manufacturers | Sourcing of specific ingredients in high quality and competitive price | Feasibility assessment according to strict specifications and target costs

Accelerated logistic solutions mapping specific to Germany in less than four weeks. | Assessment of fulfilment centres for a turnkey logistic solution | Quotations and pre-selection to support final choice | Pro-active introduction to the best in class solutions | Detailed report and handover to client

• Agilery provided a detailed feasibility report within three months
• Interviews with several experts in the field to understand all necessary steps and find the right solution for the client
• Sourcing of ingredients and packaging
• Showing options for different certifications (vegan, bio, gluten-free)
• Support for legal compliance with product claims

Agilery managed the outsourcing of an existing in-house production to grow volumes | Extensive research on bakeries and baked goods manufacturers with freezing capabilities able to reach customer’s claims focus in Switzerland and Germany | Adapting and optimizing recipes to meet target costs | Establishing a frame agreement with the manufacturer and setting up the first production

Agilery found UK and EU gelato production partners for European expansion willing to start at low scale and allow scale up | Applied technological filter on potential production partners to meet given requirements | Contacted multiple high-quality suppliers for raw materials and packaging according to given specifications | Evaluated processing and logistic partners within Europe

• Agilery managed the outsourcing of an existing in-house production to grow volumes
• Mapping different manufacturing and supply options across Europe and supporting the choice of the most suitable co-manufacturer
• Comparing the best ingredient and packaging suppliers
• Delivering detailed report including cost assessments and recommendation for the manufacturing and supply setup

Supporting a large retailer to outsource their production of an innovative vegan egg substitute in < 6 months | Manufacturing mapping to assess feasibility (geographical, cost and time) | Evaluation of the most suitable co-manufacturing setup | Supervision of trials from lab to pilot scale, to ensure standardized homogenization, filling, preservation treatment and labelling processes | Nation-wide delivery of the first commercial batch available

Mapping several manufacturing and supply options within Europe, meeting large retailer requirements | Supporting the choice of the most suitable co-manufacturer | Trial iterations and recipe consultation to reach a shelf stable and tasty product | Managing the first production for market introduction at large scale | Identification of the opportunity for an extra quick white-label product launch
 

• Manufacturing & technology mapping in Switzerland and surrounding countries
• Assess different drying processes according to requirement of the end product
• Support the client in defining the required laboratory analysis with a suitable partner and supervise the selected test
• Presentation of the most suitable production set-up
• High-level cost analysis including guidance to main optimisation areas

Manufacturing mapping in Europe for unique process specifications | Presentation of the most suitable co-manufacturing setups | Decoupling the production steps with several partners to fit the unique manufacturing process requirements | Assess equipment suppliers to adapt the manufacturing line of motivated partners | Assess feasibility and manufacturing costs

Supply and co-packing mapping in Europe | Assess cauliflower flours quality and cost from five European suppliers | Organise and supervise cooking workshop of cauliflower-based Fufu  (African staple) and pizzas with cooking experts to select the most suitable supplier. | Presentation of the most suitable co-packing setups | Assess feasibility (MOQ, cost)
 

• Agilery localized the production of a growing startup, previously producing in China
• First product of this range to be produced and commercialized in Europe!
• Analysis of different options to ensure optimal costs and quality through several manufacturing options and pro-actively working on optimization several steps ahead
• Organisation of importation of equipment and set up in Europe
• Implementation of a first batch production within a year for a highly complex project and manufacturing set up

Mapping of specialized co-manufacturers assessment within eight weeks, guaranteeing anonymity | Screening and listing of more than 80 potential partners in Europe | Analysis of many different ”unusual” options for this specific product, from pharmaceutical to food supplements, sports nutrition and culinary | Evaluation of best fitting co-manufacturers according to client’s criteria | Pro-active introduction to selected partners and handover to customer

Full recipe development of a functional water for dogs | Functional ingredients and their dosages specifically selected to match dogs’ nutritional needs | Screening of soluble pet-suitable flavors and dosage adaptations | Preparation and supervision of dog tasting session