Services

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    Ingredient Sourcing & Consumer Education Strategy

    Find the right ingredients — faster, smarter, and with a story that sells.
     We connect you with trusted suppliers and help you source cost-effective, clean-label ingredients — while equipping you to educate consumers on the science and benefits behind your choices.

    What’s included:

    - Ingredient sourcing from vetted, reputable suppliers

    - Strategic vendor matchmaking aligned with your formulation goals

    - Insights on trending, cost-effective, and science-backed ingredients

    - Consumer education frameworks to highlight ingredient benefits in marketing and labeling

    - Risk-aware sourcing strategies to avoid supply chain headaches

    ✅ Ideal for lean teams aiming to reduce costs, accelerate development, and build consumer trust through transparent, science-based storytelling

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    Contract Manufacturing Guidance

    Scale smart — save time and avoid costly manufacturing pitfalls.
     We help you transition smoothly from small batches to large-scale production by identifying the right manufacturing partner and providing expert evaluation and hands-on support.

    What’s included:

    - Thorough assessment to find manufacturing partners and facilities that fit your needs

    - Production planning and capacity evaluation to keep timelines on track

    - Quality and compliance alignment support to ensure consistent product standards

    - Guidance on cost-efficiency and timeline management to optimize your scale-up

    ✅ Ideal for brands ready to scale without risking quality, delays, or wasted resources

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    Fractional R&D Project Management

    Keep your product development moving — without adding headcount.
     We help you navigate every stage of formulation and production with expert guidance and hands-on coordination.

    What’s included:

    - Support across ideation, prototyping, pilot, and pre-launch prep

    - Communication bridge between your brand, formulators, and co-mans

    - Strategic feedback on samples and tech transfer guidance

    - Workflow optimization to reduce delays and costly do-overs

    ✅ Ideal for growing brands that need product leadership, not full-time hires

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    Nutrition & Label Claims Strategy

    Turn your nutrition story into a sales driver — fast, confidently, and with real consumer connection.
     We help brands communicate their product benefits clearly and compliantly, educating consumers in ways that build trust, foster loyalty, and drive purchases.

    What’s included:

    - Accurate Nutrition Facts panel creation that meets regulatory standards

    - Expert guidance on nutrient content, health, and product claims that convert

    - Consumer-focused education strategies embedded in your labeling and marketing to explain why your product matters

    - Label language optimized for retail and e-commerce success

    ✅ Ideal for brands ready to stand out on shelf and online — avoiding costly delays or relabels while building lasting consumer relationships

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    Specification & Documentation Systems

    Organize what matters — and skip the chaos.
     We help you build simple, scalable systems to manage ingredient, packaging, and product specs — so you can move faster and collaborate more smoothly with your manufacturing partners.

    What’s included:

    - Customized, easy-to-use digital tracking systems tailored to your workflow

    - Support drafting or refining ingredient, packaging, and finished product specs

    - Guidance on spec requirements for co-manufacturers

    ✅ Ideal for brands preparing to scale or streamline ops

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    Business Strategy & Consulting

    Close gaps, sharpen your focus, and accelerate growth.
     We provide hands-on strategic support across operations, marketing, and brand storytelling — tailored to your unique challenges.

    What’s included:

    - Operational process reviews and optimization

    - Marketing strategy sessions to refine product positioning and sharpen brand messaging

    - Content creation support aligned with your brand vision

    - Presentation coaching, public speaking guidance, and spokesperson services to represent your brand confidently in media and events

    - Innovative problem-solving for scaling challenges

    ✅ Ideal for entrepreneurs and small teams seeking strategic clarity and effective execution

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Client Experiences

What our clients say about partnering for success

  • We consulted with Kaitlin for help with our first conference for our company. We were able to focus on working while Kaitlin made a timeline for us, nudged us as we went along the process, set attainable deadlines, and made sure we were ready and roaring before the event. We would work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone who needs her expertise.

    Jamie C.

  • If there is anyone that puts her whole heart, passion and mind into projects, it's her. Kaitlin is extremely prompt to respond and does not waste time when telling you what is needed to ensure success for a specific project. She created products that are sold at the highest level of retail, single handedly.

    Dan H.

  • Kaitlin possesses an impressive knowledge base in Nutrition and a deep understanding of the interplay between food, health, and consumer preferences. She combines this knowledge with a passion for innovation, constantly seeking new ways to create and develop food products that are not only delicious but also nutritionally meet the goals of the project.

    Shawn S.

  • Kaitlin is a pleasure to work with; she communicates with clarity and promptness while ensuring all angles of Product Development are thoroughly covered before moving forward in our Marketing projects. When production came up against a previously unforeseen issue (supply chain) at the last moment, it was her resourceful, highly technical problem-solving skills that saved the day and made for smooth execution of our new product lines.

    Alyssa L.

FAQs

  • We work with emerging and growth-stage CPG brands in food, dietary supplements (for both humans and pets), skincare, haircare, and wellness — helping them bring high-impact, consumer-focused products to market with clarity and confidence.

  • While we specialize in clean-label and naturally positioned products, we are happy to support a range of formulation styles depending on your brand’s goals and audience.

  • Services are tailored to your specific goals — whether you need a focused strategy session, full-scale project management, or ongoing launch support. We offer both flat-rate project quotes and flexible ongoing engagement options.

  • Absolutely. In a market where efficiency matters more than ever, we offer flexible support tailored to your stage, goals, and resources — helping you make meaningful progress without overspending.

  • Yes — we often serve as a bridge between teams, helping translate strategic goals into technical execution, and ensuring smoother cross-functional collaboration.

  • Absolutely — We collaborate closely with trusted external formulators to guide product development from concept through commercialization. We specialize in bridging the gap between R&D and go-to-market execution, including sourcing, manufacturing, regulatory readiness, and marketing strategy.

  • Yes, we have supported clients with both domestic and international supply chain partners and co-man facilities.

  • Definitely. We frequently support brands in improving positioning, sensory performance, ingredient transparency, and cost-efficiency for in-market SKUs.

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