Entrepreneurs, brands, and established food manufacturers turn to VFW for our unique ability to bring large organizational expertise to their problems and goals with the value and efficiency of a small, nimble and experienced team. Our decades of experience in formulation and scaling of numerous products and ingredients across a wide range of segments allows us to more efficiently deliver outcomes that will win over consumers while maintaining the needs of your business. We are experts in labeling, and can help you navigate the complexities of nutrition facts panels, product claims, and the emerging specifics of plant protein quality claims.

One key consideration for selecting a partner is the combination of experience, knowledge and the tools to do the job. Our labs and pilot facilities are not home kitchens- our investment in equipment and instrumentation to support predictable timelines and accurate outcomes will also ensure the technical aspects of your product are understood- preventing costly shelf life and scalability issues later.

VFW’s capabilities allow for entrepreneurs to bridge their growth to MOQ’s required by contract manufacturers. These capabilities can also be used for test markets, small to large scale consumer testing, and other efforts that require smaller production capability.

VFWs micromanufacturing capabilities include:

-Bar forming & packaging

-Powder blending & packaging

Our understanding best practices for engaging and working with contract manufacturing and private label manufacturers helps you better compare your manufacturing options and ensure efficient and predictable scale up. Our experienced team has helped design and execute plant trials and help scale up numerous startups as well as multimillion dollar products.

A critical element to successful commercialization is understanding packaging requirements and product-package interactions. We can help you identify and source packaging solutions.

With deep expertise in ingredient science & development, we help companies with strategy, formulation, applications evaluation and development, and creation of sales and marketing strategy and materials that communicate the strongest value proposition for your ingredient.

We have a track record of developing compelling applications showcasing the value of new ingredients from both a functional and nutritional perspective, and help identify untapped value in legacy ingredients.

Investment in a startup making a new product or ingredient utilizing a new technology or manufacturing process can be a high risk proposition. Having led our own startups has given us the direct experience to better serve VC- and PE-backed startups, as well the VC and PE stakeholders themselves in providing the due diligence to ensure ideas, technology, manufacturing processes and their path forward are sound and worthy of investment.

We have helped develop the language behind successful marketing materials that speaks to technical and business audiences in a way that is authentic and credible. Our work has been showcased at trade shows, seminars, and has informed numerous sales presentations, whitepapers and marketing materials. We have expertise in many categories, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats & oils, and functional ingredients.

We can provide support in the assessment and development of process and ingredient technology.

Voyageur has a large collaboration office space with a kitchen, conference room, and hoteling spaces for your next consumer focus group, meeting, or ideation session. Talk to us about our rates and availability!