Integrated
Food & Beverage CPG Product Development Consulting

Functional and tasty gummies.
  • Color
  • Solubility
  • Flavor

All types of animal jerkys, extruded, and formed bars.
  • Water activity control
  • Flavor creation
  • Mouthfeel and chewiness balance

Liquid, powdered, capsules, gummies, and analysis.
  • Masking bitter tastes
  • Solubility
  • Functionality

Custom ingredient creation for unique product applications.
  • Vegan Ingredients
  • Tea Concentrates
  • Proprietary Blends

Traditional sodas, hard seltzers, sparkling fruit juice, carbonated shrubs.
  • Carbonation level
  • Solubility
  • Aroma

Plant or Animal Based, ice cream, pops, and fudgsicles.
  • Protein Frozen Treats
  • Ice crystal control
  • Inclusions (i.e chips, fruit pieces, swirls)

Expertise in vegan & plant based foods and alternative. We can also work with novel biomass and develop downstream CPG products.
  • Vegan substitutions with minimal or no allergens (i.e nuts as replacement for fats)
  • Minimizing off flavors
  • Mouthfeel

Expertise in iced teas, protein drinks, functional, nootropic, carbonated, kid’s drinks, meal replacement drinks and much more!
  • Quality and safety
  • Color
  • Scalability

Beverages meant to mimic alcoholic products, highly complex flavor profiles such as bitters or aperitifs.
  • Color
  • Flavor
  • Aroma intensity

Natural based baked goods, ranging from traditional to fortified/functional. Healthy and delicious!
  • Keto friendly
  • Gluten free
  • Low sugar

Freezer Aisle ready to eat meals and in one step pouches with all natural and tasty ingredients.
  • Aroma
  • Texture
  • Color

Iced tea mixes, cocktail mixes, vitamin and mineral blends, instant herbal supplements.
  • Solubility issues
  • Freshness and aroma
  • Packaging

Expertise in masking aftertastes.
  • Finished packaging
  • Consumable
  • Customizable

Precise formula creation and development assistance for health compromised patients.
  • Off flavors
  • Aroma
  • Great taste

Prototype creation for onscreen and social media marketing.
  • Finished packaging
  • Consumable
  • Customizable

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We specialize in exploring niche flavors and categories.
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How food and beverage brilliance begins

Siena Development’s R&D and innovation processes are finely tuned to the ever-evolving landscape of the food and beverage industry. Our job is to know all the revolutionary shifts at shelf. Whether it's crafting an organic, keto-friendly energy bar or a gluten-free, non-alcoholic alternative beverage that promises relaxation, our ideation encapsulates trends, certifications, and functionalities. We make sure your product idea isn't just realized—it's revolutionized. 

The science behind every bite and sip

At Siena, we explore the intricate molecular foundations of taste and nutrition. Our focus is on comprehending the chemical interactions of various components, which empowers us to develop innovative products. We possess a deep understanding of the science that extends the shelf life of products, enabling us to enhance your product’s longevity.

From the lab to the pilot run

Turning a preliminary recipe into a commercial sensation isn't as simple as scaling up. It requires precision, expertise, and a deep understanding of market demands. At Siena Development, we recognize the intricacies of product formulation. Whether you envision a refreshing drink bursting with natural flavors, or a health-centric snack with certifications galore, we walk you through the entire process. From a detailed project brief to the delicate balance of taste and texture, we make sure your food or beverage is not only production-ready but also primed for success. Our expertise also ensures that your product retains its essence and resonates with your target audience, while meeting all industry standards.

When your product formulation is completed we test it out in a Pilot Run. This is an essential part of the product development consulting process that helps ensure what was done at a prototype scale can be accurately reproduced at a larger scale. Changes may be made to compensate for the larger scale if needed. This pilot process ensures the correct flavor and consistency in final production.

The power of commercial ingredient formulation

Siena Development offers a signature systems approach to commercial ingredient formulation that is ideal for food manufacturers of all sizes—from large companies seeking market-leading innovations to startups requiring additional formulation support. Our product development consulting service significantly reduces formulation time, while seamlessly transitioning ideas from concept to reality. We provide end-to-end expertise, leveraging holistic knowledge and proprietary insights to identify prime market opportunities and deliver application-specific formulations. Our extensive ingredient portfolio is also tailored to create unique, synergistic solutions for each formulation challenge. And of course, our team is always committed to a flexible and close collaboration—ensuring rapid market entry based on your specific needs. 

Stock flavors and formulations

For brands seeking top-tier flavors without the price tag of a custom development process, Siena Development is proud to offer our Stock Flavors & Formulations service. Whether you're a grocery store aiming to introduce a private label product or a startup focusing predominantly on branding and marketing, our stock flavors are the perfect solution. Aside from mitigating upfront development costs, they also can expedite your market launch. Siena’s extensive range of stock flavors includes, but is not limited to: cocktail mixers, protein drinks, iced teas, lemonades, protein powders, and sodas. 

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