FoodBuzz’s state-of-the-art UHT pilot plant provided the ideal setup for conducting these trials. Using advanced equipment, we were able to simulate commercial UHT processing, ensuring the product was packed under clean conditions to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This also allowed us to run a comprehensive shelf-life stability study and a detailed flavour performance study to monitor product quality over time.

Our experienced team at FoodBuzz conducted weekly in-house organoleptic tests, evaluating critical product attributes such as colour, taste, aroma, texture, and overall stability. These tests provided invaluable insights into the sensory characteristics of the beverages and their ability to maintain quality throughout their shelf life.

Following each trial, FoodBuzz provided a complete report to the Mighty Drinks team, detailing the findings and offering conclusions based on the performance of the products under UHT conditions. These insights were critical for refining the recipes and making informed decisions before the first full-scale commercial production run, ensuring the product met consumer expectations for taste and stability.

To facilitate this next phase, FoodBuzz conducted an in-depth review of GOOD KOFFEE’s recipes and sourcing requirements. Our focus was on identifying BRC-accredited suppliers who could offer the same high-quality ingredients at scalable volumes, while accommodating low minimum order quantities. This approach enabled GOOD KOFFEE to scale steadily, maintaining consistency without the need to change ingredients as demand increased.

With the right ingredients in place, our product development specialists set about refining each recipe to ensure it met current UK regulatory standards. This included adjustments for nutritional content, HFSS (High Fat, Salt, Sugar) compliance, and alignment with the UK Sugar Tax. The objective was to deliver a drink that not only met all legal requirements but also appealed to today’s more health-conscious consumers.

To test both the product and packaging before launch, we undertook small-scale canning trials, producing approximately 100 cans per SKU at our state-of-the-art R&D facility. This allowed GOOD KOFFEE to gather vital feedback from early customers and retail buyers, fine-tuning everything from flavour profile to visual presentation ahead of their commercial debut.

Thanks to this detailed preparation, GOOD KOFFEE’s first full-scale production run was a complete success. The collaboration with FoodBuzz ensured a smooth transition into manufacturing at scale, with the final product meeting all expectations for quality, consistency, and consumer appeal.