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How to Get Shelf Life Testing for Your Food or Beverage Product Fast When deadlines loom and retail demands grow, waiting weeks for shelf life results isn’t an option. At United Food Labs, we offer fast turnaround shelf life testing designed to keep your product launch...

Do You Need Shelf Life Testing? Here’s How to Know (And What It Costs) If you’re launching a new food or beverage product, one question you might be asking is: Do I need shelf life testing? The short answer is yes — if you want to...

Are you launching a new beverage product? Whether it’s a functional drink, ready-to-drink coffee, energy shot, or wellness beverage, turning your idea into a market-ready product involves more than just a good recipe. From beverage formulation to co-packing, understanding each stage ensures a smoother path...

In the food and beverage industry, moisture management plays a critical role in product stability, quality, and shelf life. Two essential tools for understanding and controlling moisture interactions in food and packaging are the Isotherm Vapor Sorption Analyzer (VSA) units and Water Vapor Transmission Rate...

Caffeine Testing for Optimal Coffee Concentration Situation A specialty coffee roaster aimed to standardize their product by ensuring each serving contained exactly 100 mg of caffeine to meet customer expectations and comply with labeling standards. Problem The roaster faced inconsistencies in caffeine content due to variability in coffee bean...

 Restaurant Menu Nutrition Analysis Situation A popular mid-sized restaurant chain specializing in comfort food aimed to revamp its menu to appeal to health-conscious diners without alienating its loyal customer base. The restaurant planned to introduce nutrition information on its menu to comply with federal regulations and attract...

Shelf life testing is a process used to determine how long a product can be stored under specified conditions and still remain safe to consume or effective to use. It involves subjecting the product to various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light, and packaging...