How Siena Can Help You Formulate Your Next Great Protein Snack

How Siena Can Help You Formulate Your Next Great Protein Snack

In today’s crowded food and beverage landscape, standing out with a high-quality, great-tasting protein snack takes more than just a good idea — it takes the right expertise. That’s where Siena comes in.

At Siena Growth Partners, we specialize in scaling food, beverage, and agricultural technologies — and one of our sweet spots is formulation support for protein-forward snacks. Whether you’re creating a clean-label protein bar, a plant-based bite, or an innovative RTD protein beverage, we help brands move from concept to shelf with confidence.

Why Formulation Matters

Formulating a protein snack isn’t as simple as adding protein powder to a recipe. It requires balancing taste, texture, nutrition, and shelf stability, while also aligning with your brand’s values — whether that means using upcycled ingredients, staying low-sugar, or hitting specific macronutrient targets.

Where Siena Comes In

We bring a unique combination of technical know-how, ingredient sourcing experience, and go-to-market strategy. Here’s how we can support your journey:

• Ingredient Selection & Functionality: We help you choose the right protein sources (whey, pea, soy, collagen, etc.) based on functional needs, dietary preferences, and cost.
• Texture & Flavor Optimization: Protein can often cause chalkiness, bitterness, or grittiness. We work closely with flavor houses and co-manufacturers to smooth out these issues and deliver something craveable.
• Regulatory & Labeling Guidance: Clean label? Non-GMO? Organic? We navigate the requirements so you stay compliant and competitive.
• Pilot-Scale Testing: We’ll connect you with labs or pilot kitchens to test your formulation at a small scale before going into full production.
• Co-Manufacturing Support: We help you identify and vet the right manufacturing partners who can produce your product reliably at scale.

From Bench to Market

With years of experience helping brands grow — including winning formulation competitions, navigating investor pitches, and launching into retail — Siena knows what it takes to bring a successful protein snack to market.

Whether you’re an early-stage startup or an established brand looking to expand your line, we offer flexible support tailored to your needs.

Ready to build your next protein-packed product?
Let’s talk about how Siena can help you formulate something truly delicious — and scalable.

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