Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you guys based out of?

We are based out of Hoboken, NJ where we have a home office/kitchen/laboratory for bench-top development work.

How long have you been in business?

We started Apple and Orchard Labs January 2020, but have been doing R&D since 2007.

What type of products do you specialize in?

We specialize in food and beverage products; namely health and wellness, better-for-you, natural snacks and beverages.

Have you worked with start-ups before?

Yes! We have worked with start-ups, small, medium, and some of the largest global CPG brands in the world. We understand that every organization is different, has different needs, and we try to be open/flexible to various ways of working to incorporate ourselves into your organization/operation as seamlessly as possible.

We like to think of our services as an R&D extension to your business.

What type of snack products have you worked on before?

Popcorn, puffed grains, extruded snacks, popped chips, rice cakes, clusters, snack bars, confection, chocolate, cookies, crackers, biscuits, dips/sauces, seasonings, and more.

Do you just do formulations ?

While we specialize in formulations we can help out with:

- Formulations

- Product Improvements (flavor, cost, quality, etc.)

- Concept Ideation

- Product Reviews

- Competitive Analysis

- Prototyping

- Co-packer search, ID, and setup

- Production Trials and Commercialization

- QA/QC setup/validation/verification

- Turn-key solutions

- & More

Who is Apple and Orchard Labs?

Founded by Dan Levison, a Certified Food Scientist and natural foods health practitioner with over 20 years experience in the food industry.

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