What a plant trial actually is — and why skipping it is the most expensive shortcut in food

Podcast: Scaling Your Healthy Food Product · Jacinta Kemboi

Opublikowano: 2026-05-09

Most founders think a plant trial is a formality — a box to tick before production starts. It isn't. It's the only moment where your recipe meets commercial reality before real money is on the line. In this episode, I demystify the plant trial process, walk through what it costs, what it catches, and share two real stories: one where it saved a product, and one where skipping expert advice destroyed one. TOPICS COVERED • What actually happens during a plant trial — step by step • How many batches, what it costs, and what each round reveals</p...