Before the Plant Trial: 5 Essentials Every Food Founder should Prepare

Getting ready for a plant trial? Don’t just wing it.

Whether you’re scaling from a commercial kitchen or working with a co-manufacturer for the first time, your plant trial is a critical moment in your food business journey. It’s where your product meets real-world production — and the stakes are high.

In this episode, I share 5 essential things every food founder should prepare before stepping into a plant trial. From confirming your batch size and ingredient specs to knowing what to bring (and what to ask), this episode will help you show up confident, clear, and ready to get the most out of your trial.

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