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Beverage and Food Gurus Ltd
New Zealand's leading provider of independent product development solutions for the Beverage, Food, Functional Supplement and Pet Food  Industries

We can provide you with unparalleled expertise in Product Development and Food Technology services. We partner with you, no matter how big or small, from start to finish, understanding your needs and delivering the desired results.

EMAIL  John to arrange a confidential discussion

MEET THE TEAM

Beverage and Food Gurus is led by its highly experienced Food Technologist Directors Sarah, Sam & John and supported by a team of five qualified product development technologists

SERVICES

We cover all development, technical and operational areas of the Food,  Beverage, Functional Supplements and Pet Food industry.

We have a fully independent product development laboratory in Mt Eden, Auckland and provide services to clients nationwide

in NZ and Australia.

We are NZ's leading independent food technologist service provider.  If we can't help you we're sure we can put you in touch

with someone who can.

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​WATCH this short video to understand more about our New Product Development process

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NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

  • Recipe development

  • Ingredient sourcing

  • Product costing analysis

  • Label & regulatory compliance

  • Technical documentation

  • Commercial trials

  • Shelf life testing

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PRODUCT VALIDATION

TECHNICAL CONSULTING

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  • Cost out projects/reformulation

  • Sourcing of ingredients/finished goods

  • Process trouble shooting

  • Quality issue troubleshooting

  • Contract packer assessment

  • Supplier contract negotiations

  • Crisis management

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BUSINESS ADVICE/TRAINING

  • Webinar for Startups - JUMPSTART

  • Supply chain analysis

  • Sales distribution

  • Sales ranging

  • Financial models 

  • Cost of goods analysis

  • New product development process

PRODUCTS

Our team has a vast experience in product development of  a wide range of food and beverage products.

Below are some of the products we have experience in but please get in touch directly to discuss your product.

We specialise in the hard to formulate products so contact us today!

BEVERAGES

  • Alcoholic RTDs

  • Alternative Milks

  • Dairy

  • Electrolyte Drinks

  • Energy Drinks

  • Functional Drinks

  • Juices/Smoothies

  • Mocktails/Cocktails/Spirits

  • Protein Drinks

  • RTD Coffee/Tea

  • Soft Drinks

  • Sports/Supplemented Drinks

  • Syrups/Concentrates

Beetroots and Berries Juice

FOOD

  • Biscuits/Crackers

  • Cereals

  • Chocolate

  • Confectionery

  • Dairy Foods

  • Dried Foods

  • Extruded Snacks/Chips

  • Fermented Foods

  • Functional Bars

  • Functional Powders

  • Honey Products

  • Ice Cream/Desserts

  • Sauces, Salsas, Jams

  • Premium Petfood

Natural Juices

FUNCTIONAL /SUPPLEMENTED BEVERAGES & FOOD/DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

  • Adaptogens

  • Antioxidants

  • Caffeine/Natural Stimulants

  • Electrolytes

  • Green's

  • Herbs/Botanicals

  • Natural Sweeteners/Sugar Alternatives

  • Nootropics

  • Omega Fatty Acids

  • Pre/Post Workouts

  • Pregnancy/Lactation Nutrition

  • Probiotics/Prebiotics/Fibre

  • Protein/Amino Acids/BCAA's

  • Vitamins/Minerals

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FOODTECH PACKTECH 
MEET THE EXPERT

Our Commercial Director John will be available for a free half hour  in-person consultation on selected days/times of the FoodTech PackTech Expo which is running in Auckland September 2nd - 4th.

Click below to make a booking with John @ FoodTech PackTech

 

WEBINAR COURSE

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​JUMPSTART is a resource that provides fundamental knowledge for launching a food and beverage business. It offers a comprehensive coverage of essential topics in a cost-effective and convenient manner.

 

JUMPSTART topics include

  • concept validation

  • product development

  • packaging development

  • sensory testing

  • ingredient selection

  • food safety quality and compliance

  • commercialisation and scaling up

  • costings and margins

  • sales and distribution including pitching to supermarkets

 

With JUMPSTART, you can learn at your own pace, with your subscription giving you access to the course for the next 12 months. There are 7 chapters in the course that are divided into bite-sized lessons with 5 worked examples and various practical templates for you to use on your journey and in your business.

 

SIGNUP TO JUMPSTART HERE

 

WATCH FREE PREVIEW BELOW

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THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND HOW TO BRIEF

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Jumpstart Food and Beverage Product Development: Process & How to Brief

Jumpstart Food and Beverage Product Development: Process & How to Brief

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