Case Study
FMB Innovation: Pilot to Shelf-Ready
Flavor-forward FMB line developed, piloted, and scaled with compliant packaging.
Client
National Beverage Brand
Wanted an FMB line to extend portfolio reach with rapid seasonal drops.
Scope
R&D to Packaging
Pilot flavor builds, sensory, stability testing, and retail-ready packaging with coding.
Approach
Precision Flavoring and Rapid Changeovers
We built a flavor system and packaging plan that kept SKUs distinct and on schedule.
- Inline flavor integration with dosing accuracy for multi-flavor variety packs.
- QA program for ABV, stability, and sensory across four SKUs.
- Canning with coding, UPC verification, and pallet standards for national retail.
4 SKUs
Launched simultaneously with consistent QA outcomes.
Low DO
Protected flavor and shelf life with low-oxygen canning.
On Shelf
Met retailer window with approved packaging and documentation.
Outcomes
Flavor Integrity and Retail Compliance
Documentation and packaging met buyer requirements; flavor matched pilot approvals.
- Approved by national buyers with coding and UPC validation.
- Retained samples and QA data shared for ongoing quality reviews.
- Reserved run slots for seasonal and promotional SKUs.