Full Catalog
Services & Supplies
The complete catalog of services available through PilotPlants.org member facilities and Alliance partners — from bench-scale R&D through retail commercialization.
Research & Development Services
Formula Development
Custom recipe and formulation development from concept to specification.
Bench-Scale Prototyping
Small-scale laboratory work to test and iterate on formulation concepts.
Scale-Up Consultation
Engineering support for transitioning from bench to pilot to production scale.
Ingredient Substitution
Identify and validate alternative ingredients for cost, supply, or label objectives.
Clean Label Reformulation
Remove artificial ingredients, preservatives, or allergens while maintaining product performance.
Process Optimization
Improve yield, efficiency, and consistency through systematic process analysis.
Testing & Analysis
Nutritional Analysis
Proximate analysis, micronutrient panels, and Nutrition Facts label development.
Shelf-Life Studies
Accelerated and real-time stability testing to determine product shelf life.
Microbiology Testing
Pathogen screening, spoilage organism testing, and challenge studies.
Sensory Evaluation
Trained panel and consumer sensory testing for taste, texture, appearance, and aroma.
Physical/Chemical Testing
pH, water activity, viscosity, texture profile analysis, and more.
Allergen Testing
Verify allergen absence or manage allergen cross-contact programs.
Production Services
Pilot Runs
Small-to-medium scale production trials for process validation and COGS modeling.
Line Trials
Test production on specific equipment configurations before full commercial runs.
Process Validation
Formal documentation that your manufacturing process consistently produces acceptable product.
Contract Manufacturing
Full production runs at co-packing scale through Alliance partner facilities.
Toll Manufacturing
Processing your supplied ingredients through member facility equipment.
Co-Packing Matchmaking
Connect with the right co-packer through the Alliance network when pilot runs are complete.
Quality & Compliance
HACCP Plan Development
Create or update your Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points food safety plan.
SQF / BRC Prep
Prepare for SQF, BRC, or other third-party food safety certification audits.
FDA Label Review
Ensure your label meets current FDA requirements for nutrition facts, claims, and allergens.
USDA Compliance
Organic, USDA process verification, and other USDA program compliance support.
Food Safety Plan (FSMA)
Develop Preventive Controls food safety plans compliant with FSMA requirements.
Regulatory Consulting
Navigate FDA, state, and international regulatory requirements for your product.
Ingredient & Supply Chain
Ingredient Sourcing
Identify and qualify ingredient suppliers meeting your quality, cost, and sustainability requirements.
Supplier Qualification
Audit and approve ingredient suppliers to GFSI or custom qualification standards.
Specification Development
Write product and ingredient specifications suitable for commercial manufacturing.
Packaging Sourcing
Identify and evaluate retail-ready packaging options compatible with your process.
Supply Chain Mapping
Map your end-to-end supply chain from raw material to finished goods delivery.
Cost-of-Goods Modeling
Build detailed COGS models based on pilot run data and supplier quotes.
Business Development
Market Research
Category analysis, competitive landscape, consumer trends, and market sizing.
Brand Strategy
Positioning, pricing, and channel strategy for new product launches.
Commercialization Planning
Detailed go-to-market plans from production readiness through retail placement.
Retail Channel Guidance
Navigate grocery, natural, mass, club, foodservice, and DTC channel requirements.
Industry Introductions
Connect with buyers, brokers, distributors, and retailers through Alliance relationships.
Trade Show Representation
Alliance presence and introductions at major CPG and food industry trade shows.
Discounts Available
Supplies for Member Facilities
CPA member facilities receive negotiated discounts on supplies and materials across these categories through Alliance partner vendors.
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