For food, beverage, and ingredient brands, reducing cost of goods sold (COGS) is essential—but it has to be done without sacrificing quality or consumer trust. That’s where Siena Development comes in. We help you strategically reformulate to protect margins while maintaining what makes your product great.
We start by understanding your goals, costs, and non-negotiable quality attributes. Together, we identify cost drivers and prioritize the best opportunities for savings without compromising brand positioning.
Savings often come from smarter sourcing, not just changing formulas. We help you:
Identify alternative suppliers
Vet local or regional sources
Explore upcycled or surplus ingredients
Negotiate better terms
Our network and experience mean you get access to quality ingredients at better prices.
We focus on:
Ingredient replacement with cost-effective analogs
Optimizing usage levels
Streamlining processing to reduce waste or energy costs
Enhancing shelf life to cut losses
Our work spans beverages, dry mixes, dairy alternatives, baked goods, and more.
We ensure any cost savings don’t alienate customers by:
Benchmarking against your gold standard
Conducting internal or consumer testing
Iterating prototypes to hit target quality
We help you move beyond the lab:
Technical documentation and specs
Co-manufacturer coordination
Validation trials and production support
Regulatory and QA review
We don’t just hand off a formula—we help you bring it to market.
We combine deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset. Our approach ensures your reformulation project delivers real savings while protecting your brand promise.
Ready to cut COGS without sacrificing quality?
Contact Siena Development to discuss your reformulation goals.
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