Think you have the next big idea? See if you’re ready to make it happen.

Founders dream of launching innovative products but often lack expertise in food science, product development, and navigating market regulations. Traditional development has left them lacking the knowledge they need to succeed long term. At Helmsman Group, we partner with you every step of the way, providing the inside insights you need while offering multiple pathways to guide you toward CPG success.

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Ready to Launch

Your Online Course for CPG Success

Offered through Helmsman Group’s Food Business School (FBS), the Ready-To-Launch Program is an online course designed for aspiring foodpreneurs taking their first steps into the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG).

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DIY Guided Development

Your Path to CPG Success

At Helmsman Group, our DIY Guided Development approach empowers you to bring your food and beverage vision to life with Helmsman’s expert support and strategic focus. All while maintaining your CPG vision.

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Turn-Key Development

Let us do it for you as your Partner for CPG Success

Helmsman Group’s Turn-Key Development redefines food and beverage product creation, combining innovation, strategy, and financial focus to deliver exceptional results.

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Not Sure You’re Ready? Get Clarity.

Every CPG journey is unique. Take our quick assessment to find out where you stand and discover the best path forward. Whether you’re just starting out, scaling up, or optimizing for growth, we’ll match you with the right tools, resources, and expert guidance to help you succeed. Let’s chart your course together!

See How We’ve Helped Brands Expand

Miss Jones Baking Co.

When Miss Jones Baking Co. needed to reformulate its existing organic brownie and cake mixes for a better crumb structure, The Helmsman...

Stars and Honey

Stars and Honey, a dynamic start-up brand, embarked on a mission to revolutionize snacking by introducing collagen-infused bars that...

Local Hive Honey

Local Hive Honey, a trailblazing brand, embarked on a mission to introduce a groundbreaking category: Hot Sauce Honey. With a vision to pioneer...

Haven’s Kitchen

Haven's Kitchen, a renowned flavor-oriented brand, presented us with an exciting challenge: to create a mayo-like shelf-stable sauce syst...

Miss Jones Baking Co.

When Miss Jones Baking Co. needed to reformulate its existing organic brownie and cake mixes for a better crumb structure, The Helmsman...

Stars and Honey

Stars and Honey, a dynamic start-up brand, embarked on a mission to revolutionize snacking by introducing collagen-infused bars that...

Red’s All Natural

When Red’s All Natural wanted to add riced cauliflower bowls to their line, an opportunity to perform a “pull and plug” materialized at...

Ruckus and Co.

Helmsman Group stepped in when Mondelez New Snack Futures needed help developing a product that would serve as part of the...

Miss Jones Baking Co.

When Miss Jones Baking Co. needed to reformulate its existing organic brownie and cake mixes for a better crumb structure, The Helmsman...

Stars and Honey

Stars and Honey, a dynamic start-up brand, embarked on a mission to revolutionize snacking by introducing collagen-infused bars that...

Local Hive Honey

Local Hive Honey, a trailblazing brand, embarked on a mission to introduce a groundbreaking category: Hot Sauce Honey. With a vision to pioneer...

Haven’s Kitchen

Haven's Kitchen, a renowned flavor-oriented brand, presented us with an exciting challenge: to create a mayo-like shelf-stable sauce syst...

Miss Jones Baking Co.

When Miss Jones Baking Co. needed to reformulate its existing organic brownie and cake mixes for a better crumb structure, The Helmsman...

Stars and Honey

Stars and Honey, a dynamic start-up brand, embarked on a mission to revolutionize snacking by introducing collagen-infused bars that...

Red’s All Natural

When Red’s All Natural wanted to add riced cauliflower bowls to their line, an opportunity to perform a “pull and plug” materialized at...

Ruckus and Co.

Helmsman Group stepped in when Mondelez New Snack Futures needed help developing a product that would serve as part of the...

CPG Product Development Capabilities

Product Development and Line Expansions

Your CPG product development partner for formulating new products, creating whole new lines of optimizing existing formulations.

Product Revitalization and CoMan Remediation

Identify the root causes of declining sales or commercialization gone wrong and implement strategic solutions to boost performance in the market.

CoMan Sourcing

Leveraging our experience as match makers for all your commercialization needs. You’ve done the hard work. Let us help you turn CPG Product Development into a commercial success

Operations Managed Services

You focus on your brand, we focus on delivering for your customers, retailers and distributors.

White Space Innovation

At the intersection of what is possible, usable, and valuable, delivering dynamic consumer-first products, driven by leading edge analytical analysis.

Ingredient Sourcing and FDA Compliant Nutrition Labels

Leading edge technology to help you source and report the ingredients you rely on. See Regulate and InsightSuite in action

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