Beverage projects need an ingredient specification that fits the finished drink, process and market.
For beverage development, the commercial brief can extend beyond a mānuka grade. Product developers may need to consider flavour contribution, sweetness, colour, viscosity, process conditions, pack format and the regulatory requirements of the destination market.
The practical starting point is the finished beverage. Define the product concept, target market and expected volume, then specify the mānuka characteristics and documentation required to support the project. Exact supply options should be confirmed against the final brief.
If you are developing a beverage and need help turning the concept into a sourcing specification, use the Sourcing Engine and include the product format, market and project timing.
Product type, destination market, expected volume, required mānuka specification, preferred format, timing and any process or documentation requirements that are important to the project.
Usually the finished beverage and market should define the requirements. The grade is one part of the overall ingredient specification.
Yes. Include the project stage and timing so the commercial discussion can be structured around the actual requirement.