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

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Manufacturing and Operations

New Product Development

Go-to-Market Support - only select cases

Food & Beverage Consulting

  • Mapping of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Services
  • First Production (complete implementation)
  • Outsourced Operations Management
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Great technical expertise

“As a young start-up, I am very grateful that I have met and started to work with Agilery early on as they helped us develop our alcohol-free spirits alternative from the idea to production. Great team with great technical expertise combined with a collaborative hands-on mentality!”

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Christof Tremp
Founder & CEO
Demonstrated pro‑activity

“The Agilery team demonstrated pro-activity, and rapid comprehension of our challenge. They quickly assessed options with clear pro/cons, stuck to brief, did regular follow-ups, and helped narrow down towards decision / gave clarity to move on”

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Benjamin Pflieger
SnackFutures Innovation
Very valuable and reliable

“To keep up with the high speed of innovation in the current food business, it is essential to build an efficient network of development partners. Agilery proved to be a very valuable and reliable partner for the scouting and evaluation of alternative development and production solutions”

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Stefania Bellaio
Head of R&D Plant Based
Excellent in optimizing

“Agilery have been a vital part of the success of our product launch in the United States. They have been excellent in optimizing the manufacturing and logistics of our production in Switzerland and we look forward to working together well into the future.”

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Richard Lassalle
Founder
Perfect from A-Z

“In the complex world of spices full of regulation, we needed a certified specialist capable of properly pack our salt and pepper range. At the early stage of the project we found no potential partner. Then we discovered Agilery. Agilery has a huge knowledge of the food packing world and very quickly understood our need and came up with various solution. The way the project was handled has been perfect from A to Z and I would highly recommend Agilery to whomever has and critical project to lead in this industry.”

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Frédéric Aubry
Purchasing Director
Agilery saved us thousands of dollars.

From onboarding to project completion Agilery has been prompt, precise and transparent in their interactions with us. We have worked with service providers all over the world and we have not encountered project managers that are as effective and organised as they are. What we liked in particular was their adherence to deadlines, presenting data in an easy to digest manner, and providing targeted recommendations on next steps. It was a fruitful engagement and one that has saved us 10s of thousands of Dollars.

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Anirudh Duvvuri
COO, She Made Foods

Our product categories

 

We offer our services for all product categories. Our sweet spot is in the

implementation of new generation products:

Snacks & Confectionery

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Snacks & Confectionery

- Vegan cookie dough with adaptogens

- Vegan date-based snack balls and raw bars

- Snack bars with upcycled ingredients

- Protein bars

- Organic gluten-free crackers

- Frozen vegan cakes with no sugar

- Non-sweet binder savory snacks

- Grain free cookies

- Sustainable popped chips

...and more

Sustainable popped chips
locally produced and with locally-sourced ingredients

  • 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
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Protein bars

in 4 variations

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)

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Vegan cookie dough

with adaptogens 

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

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Beverages

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Beverages

- Premium range of sparkling drinks

- Non-alcohol spirits

- Non-alcoholic wine

- Natural mate energy drink

- Plant-based coffee drink

- Plant-based drinks & juices

 

Plant-based drinks & juices

 

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

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0.0% non-alcoholic spirits

(Gin, Rum, Aperitivo, Spritz, Amaretto)

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)

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Plant-based flavoured coffee drink

high in proteins and vitamins

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

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Soups, Sauces & Spreads

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Soups, Sauces & Spreads

- Plant-based superfood sauces in aluminium tubes

- High protein soup range

- Local tex-mex salsa

- Chunky soup in pouches and cans

- Vegan protein soups

- Organic nut butters

…and more

Organic nut-butters in pouches & jars

 

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

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High protein soup range and toppings

 

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

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Local Tex-Mex Salsa

 

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

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Ready-to-eat Meals

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Ready-to-eat Meals

- microwavable snacks

- regional empanadas

- fresh organic baby food

- frozen acai bowls

- fresh pasta in unique sizes

Microwavable, vegan, ready-to-eat snacks

 

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

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Fresh pasta in unique size

thinnest ever produced at industrial scale

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

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Fresh organic baby food

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

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Ice Cream & Desserts

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Ice Cream & Desserts

- high quality vegan gelato

- frozen cakes with no added sugar

- vegan ice cream with health claims

- vegan, gluten-free cakes

- fruit and vegetable jerky 

Vegan ice cream with health claim

 

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

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Frozen vegan, gluten-free cakes

with no added sugar

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

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High-quality vegan gelato

 

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

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Dairy and Meat Alternatives

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Dairy and Meat Alternatives

- vegan cheese from cashews

- vegan butter from cashews

- plant-based tuna mousse

- drink from legumes

- minced meat alternative

- liquid plant-based egg

- salmon alternative

- yogurt and skyr

Vegan cheese from cashews

 

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

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Plant-based liquid egg

 

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

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Plant-based tuna mousse 

 

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
 

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Dry Mixes & Ingredients

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Dry Mixes & Ingredients

- wheatgrass juice powder

- no-allium bouillon powders

- culinary spice blends

- upcycled brewery spent grain

- cauliflower flour

- high end range of spices

- easily digestible white bean flour

Wheatgrass juice powder

 

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

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Easily-digestible white bean flour
for B2B distribution

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

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Cauliflower flour

for B2B and B2C distribution

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)
 

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Others

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Others

- food thickener for special medical purpose

- laundry detergent sheets

- functional beverage for dogs

- cocktail capsules for custom made vending machines

Laundry detergent sheets

 

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

promotional picture

Food thickener

for special medical purpose

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

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Functional drink for dogs

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

promotional picture

Snacks & Confectionery

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Snacks & Confectionery

- Vegan cookie dough with adaptogens

- Vegan date-based snack balls and raw bars

- Snack bars with upcycled ingredients

- Protein bars

- Organic gluten-free crackers

- Frozen vegan cakes with no sugar

- Non-sweet binder savory snacks

- Grain free cookies

- Sustainable popped chips

...and more

Sustainable popped chips
locally produced and with locally-sourced ingredients

  • 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
promotional picture

Protein bars

in 4 variations

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)

promotional picture

Vegan cookie dough

with adaptogens 

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

promotional picture

Beverages

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Beverages

- Premium range of sparkling drinks

- Non-alcohol spirits

- Non-alcoholic wine

- Natural mate energy drink

- Plant-based coffee drink

- Plant-based drinks & juices

 

Plant-based drinks & juices

 

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

promotional picture

0.0% non-alcoholic spirits

(Gin, Rum, Aperitivo, Spritz, Amaretto)

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)

promotional picture

Plant-based flavoured coffee drink

high in proteins and vitamins

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

promotional picture

Soups, Sauces & Spreads

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Soups, Sauces & Spreads

- Plant-based superfood sauces in aluminium tubes

- High protein soup range

- Local tex-mex salsa

- Chunky soup in pouches and cans

- Vegan protein soups

- Organic nut butters

…and more

Organic nut-butters in pouches & jars

 

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

promotional picture

High protein soup range and toppings

 

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

promotional picture

Local Tex-Mex Salsa

 

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

promotional picture

Ready-to-eat Meals

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Ready-to-eat Meals

- microwavable snacks

- regional empanadas

- fresh organic baby food

- frozen acai bowls

- fresh pasta in unique sizes

Microwavable, vegan, ready-to-eat snacks

 

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

promotional picture

Fresh pasta in unique size

thinnest ever produced at industrial scale

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

promotional picture

Fresh organic baby food

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

promotional picture

Ice Cream & Desserts

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Ice Cream & Desserts

- high quality vegan gelato

- frozen cakes with no added sugar

- vegan ice cream with health claims

- vegan, gluten-free cakes

- fruit and vegetable jerky 

Vegan ice cream with health claim

 

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

promotional picture

Frozen vegan, gluten-free cakes

with no added sugar

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

promotional picture

High-quality vegan gelato

 

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

promotional picture

Dairy and Meat Alternatives

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Dairy and Meat Alternatives

- vegan cheese from cashews

- vegan butter from cashews

- plant-based tuna mousse

- drink from legumes

- minced meat alternative

- liquid plant-based egg

- salmon alternative

- yogurt and skyr

Vegan cheese from cashews

 

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

promotional picture

Plant-based liquid egg

 

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

promotional picture

Plant-based tuna mousse 

 

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
 

promotional picture

Dry Mixes & Ingredients

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Dry Mixes & Ingredients

- wheatgrass juice powder

- no-allium bouillon powders

- culinary spice blends

- upcycled brewery spent grain

- cauliflower flour

- high end range of spices

- easily digestible white bean flour

Wheatgrass juice powder

 

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

promotional picture

Easily-digestible white bean flour
for B2B distribution

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

promotional picture

Cauliflower flour

for B2B and B2C distribution

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)
 

promotional picture

Others

REFERENCE

PROJECT

Others

- food thickener for special medical purpose

- laundry detergent sheets

- functional beverage for dogs

- cocktail capsules for custom made vending machines

Laundry detergent sheets

 

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

promotional picture

Food thickener

for special medical purpose

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

promotional picture

Functional drink for dogs

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

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What differentiates Agilery from traditional Co-Manufacturers?

Agilery orchestrates a network of manufacturers and suppliers, leveraging the most optimal supply setups at every project scale. Innovation and supply chain efficiency are core company pillars. We are a food industry contractor with digital DNA, offering the following advantages to food brands:

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Always Fit

 

Independent of quantities, formats or any other limitations

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Fast to Market

 

Pragmatism and state-of-art project management make us real fast

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Smaller Investments

Reducing costs through ability of low minimum order quantities 

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Optimisation

 

Constantly optimising supply networks by leveraging volume growth

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IP Protection

 

Maximising protection, and always striving to achieve maximum IP rights for our clients

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Smooth Volume Scale-up

From flexible workshop productions and semi-automated setups to fully industrialised scale

 
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Turnkey A-Z Operations

Team and service range encompass all required skills to innovate successfully

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Database

 

Creating sector transparency through mapping of the entire European food industry

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Independent of quantities, formats or any other limitations

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Pragmatism and state-of-art project management make us real fast

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Reducing costs through ability of low minimum order quantities 

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Constantly optimising supply networks by leveraging volume growth

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Maximising protection, and always striving to achieve maximum IP rights for our clients

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From flexible workshop productions and semi-automated setups to fully industrialised scale

 
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Team and service range encompass all required skills to innovate successfully

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Creating sector transparency through mapping of the entire European food industry

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