pH Scale | Beverage Development and Formulation Experts

What We Do

We turn beverage ideas into consumer ready products. The pH Scale brings together top-tier food scientists, graphic designers, manufacturing professionals, and operation specialists to power the next wave of drinks. From breakthrough formulations to standout packaging, we turn beverage ideas into disruptive products helping you go from concept to shelf with ease.

1. Enhanced Waters
2. Carbonated Soft Drinks
3. Alcoholic Beverages & Mocktails
4. Coffee & Tea
5. Juices
6. Energy Drinks
7. Sports Hydration
8. Dairy & Plant-Based
9. Fermented, Prebiotic, Probiotic
10. Powdered Drinks
11. Functional & Specialty Drinks
12. THC/CBD/Hemp Drinks

And more...

Why Choose Us?

Industry Expertise
Our team has decades of combined experience in the beverage industry.

Client-Focused SolutionsWe prioritize your needs, ensuring that our strategies align with your business objectives.

Proven Results
We’ve helped numerous clients launch successful products, improve operations, and grow their brands.

Sustainability & Innovation
We're committed to helping businesses create products that are environmentally responsible and future-ready.

Our Process

Consultation

Call us or fill out our online form. We’ll begin with a discussion about your project and business needs. Once we’re aligned, we’ll enter into a clear and straightforward agreement. From there, we’ll launch the project with a detailed briefing involving our team. Most projects are completed within 3-5 months, depending on complexity and the number of products involved. You'll receive a timeline after we've thoroughly scoped the project.

Project Brief

Your project briefing will align the team on key elements of the project and highlight areas where further insights may enhance the process. While understanding consumer trends is valuable, knowing your core target consumer is critical. Who is your core target consumer? Where do they shop? What are they buying right now? Consumer insights help guide the development of an optimized final product.

Research & Development

Our team consists of food scientists, graphic designers, and manufacturing professionals. A cross-functional team will be tailored to your project’s scope and requirements, with a dedicated project manager overseeing the process and ensuring clear communication throughout. We will establish timelines with well-defined deliverables and milestones. The R&D phase concludes with a finalized formulation, supply chain setup, branding, and/or design, depending on your needs. At the end of the project, all intellectual property created by The pH Scale will be transferred to you. We’ll ensure you are fully prepared for next steps, whether it involves production, investor presentations, buyer meetings, focus groups, or launching in a regional test market.

Packaging Design

Design starts with inspiration. Our design team leads a collaborative session to explore your vision and define the creative direction for your brand. We’ll dive into packaging formats, graphic styles, font treatments, and visual identity all shaped around your target consumer and brand goals. Whether you’re starting from a mood board or a blank slate, we translate your inspiration into a standout shelf presence.

Product Rollout

After completing R&D, we remain available to support your ongoing business needs. Our aim is to help you implement the best strategy to bring your new product to market efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining product quality and integrity.

Our Services

We specialize in many aspects of beverage development, including:

Consulting
Our beverage consulting services are built to help you turn your idea into a shelf-ready product with expert support in formulation, ingredient sourcing, cost strategy, branding, and production planning.

Beverage Formulation
From concept to market, we help you formulate beverages that taste great, meet regulatory standards, and appeal to your target market.

Supply Chain
A dependable and consistent supply chain is fundamental to the success of any beverage. Our team will research and identify all raw materials specific to your project to ensure your product moves smoothly from development through commercialization.

Operational Efficiency
Our experts work closely with your team to streamline production processes, improve supply chains, and maximize profitability.

Branding & Packaging
We craft compelling brand stories and create eye-catching packaging that sets your product apart on the shelf. Our branding and packaging services are designed to bring your beverage vision to life combining strategic brand identity, custom label design, and unique packaging.

"I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie for roughly 5 years on our operations team. During that time, Ozzie's contributions to quality and product development were a key part of our consistently successful innovation launches. Ozzie's diligence in quality management, his discerning palette, and close management of the innovation process are invaluable to the development and commercialization of new beverages. Beyond a detailed and systematic approach, Ozzie's positive, calm, and amiable personality makes the development process a pleasure. I look forward to seeing what Ozzie brings to the beverage category next."

Chris Spiegel
SVP of Operations
UPTIME Energy, Inc.

"We enjoy working with The pH Scale for our ongoing research and development needs. Ozzie and Abel's experience in beverage formulation is essential for our companies’ capabilities. Their services allow us to compete with larger brands in our space and produce superior products. Their ability to facilitate manufacturing from concept to completion sets them apart from other formulation services."

Joe O'Dea
Founder
Core Supplement Technology Inc.

"I've known Ozzie as a food scientist going on a decade now and what he cooks up never disappoints. From a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and chemistry, we look to Ozzie for all types of food and beverage development. We highly recommend working with him on your next food or beverage project."

Sam Ristich
Founder
RSTICH, LLC

”I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ozzie for over 5 years translating his formulations into packaging design. His eye for detail and dedication to innovation completely transformed how we approach our products. Whenever we launched something new, Ozzie's methodical mindset and deep understanding of compliance helped us nail every detail for smooth launches. He's the reason that our products are stellar and our packaging stands out on shelves to this day.”

Phillip Kang
Senior Packaging Designer
UPTIME Energy, Inc.

"As Chief Science Officer for Califia Farms, I worked very closely with Ozzie and found him to be extremely capable, creative and holistic in his approach to beverage development. This is someone you want on your team!"

Joana Montenegro
Chief Science Officer
Califia Farms, LLC

Beverage Development from Concept to Market