Our Story

In 2016, Aalya and Linnea created the Peakz brand concept, a product that Linnea had been making in her kitchen for friends and family since being a teenager. Recently turning vegan a few years before, Linnea, hoped to launch a vegan friendly version in the UK market. The bridge between kitchen and factory based manufacturing was a leap they never realised would take the better part of a year and a half to get off the ground. 

Identifying the best manufacturing partner who understood their vision and most importantly how to execute and produce their product in a contract manufacturing facility, was a struggle at first. Working with consultants was becoming increasingly difficult as they did not return their emails, calls, nor provided concrete next steps. Manufacturers not take a small unknown brands or individuals seriously either and eventually the pair became dismayed that their products may never be developed.

As international women operating in a very archaic male dominated industry, Aalya and Linnea found that they were not taken seriously, belittled, and spoken down to. Pitching to manufacturers required a high level of selling as some manufacturers wished to ensure they would receive long term business. Additionally, consultants wanted to include themselves in the product margin as long as the products were being sold in the market.

In the end, both of them found a fantastic manufacturer who they have been working with for years to produce the Peakz range of products. Since then, Aalya and Linnea have spent several years creating a network of manufacturers who are exemplary businesses with cutting edge solutions for new and established brands and go above and beyond to support their clients. All of Snack8’s clients work with manufacturers who are kind, professional, and culturally sensitive to those with diverse backgrounds. 

In 2020, Aalya and Linnea’s expertise extended beyond the UK and Europe, by working with international manufacturers to produce the Wild Cassava Chips range. This covers export logistics and shippings and experience dealing with multi-cultural manufacturers.

The biggest outcome of this process was Aalya and Linnea’s desire to support people to get their products and brands off the ground. 

So whether you are making some products in your kitchen and want to scale up, or have a new product idea and do not know where to start, or are already established and want to expand your range of products and offer something different… we are here to help! We have helped some of the biggest brands in the F&B (food and beverage) and even fashion industry to develop products that deliver big taste as well as innovation and always with a supportive and hands on approach.

Are you an established brand struggling with your current manufacturer due to quality issues? We can also help you (confidentially) find a better long term solution and partner for you. 

How are we different?

At Snack8 Consulting, we take on a professional, hands on approach tailored to you and your vision. For years a very archaic version of contract manufacturing has existed. Unfortunately many New Product Development consultants or manufacturers will not be responsive and take new founders seriously. Furthermore, as a new founder or we are here to expedite the process and help get your products and brand off the ground faster with manufacturers interested in long term relationships. We have navigated the industry and can offer cutting edge and trendy solutions suited to the ever changing industry.

• Transparent: We never include ourselves in your future margin. Our packages are one off solutions with no hidden fees and no hidden extra costs. 

• Quality: It is our personal promise to connect you with the best manufacturers to produce your product range. They are professional manufacturers seeking long term partnerships and brands to supply to. Furthermore, we promise to ensure your relationship with any manufacturer is nurtured till you see fit.

• Stress Free Launch: We will connect you with manufacturers with low MOQs (minimum order quantities) to start you off. We negotiate the best MOQs and pricing for you to begin your journey so you can focus on growing your business. The industries that have higher MOQs (as standard), we will highlight to you from the beginning.

• Diversity: We proudly support LGBTQIA individuals, women, trans, non-binary and people from minority backgrounds. We support you and your vision to become a reality. We champion minority operated manufacturing sites as well.

• Trendy: From low sugar solutions to vegan and beyond, we can support you to make your products a league above the rest. 

• Responsive: Clear project timelines, kick off calls, and responsive emails are promises that we keep. 

• Clear documentation: All projects commence with a non-disclaimer agreement to protect and ensure confidentiality, new product brief where details are ascertained for the product. Furthermore, we hold assets such as packaging labelling guidance, competitors in market pricing analysis charts, wealth of information about wholesale and retailer margins.

• Other Services: Access to translators, photographers for product photoshoots, competitive cardboard suppliers for Shelf Ready Packaging, Co-packing facilities (both large and smaller), logistics and transport services, freight forwarders services, reliable, professional and affordable warehousing and fulfilment facilities (not padding margins into your bills).

We work dynamically with our clients to help them to be disruptive and cutting edge. Our finger is on the pulse of the newest food and drink trends from a product and packaging perspective. Your products and brand are in safe hands with us. 

Snack8 Consulting Team