Suite42

In the ever-evolving world of food innovation and consumer preferences, launching and scaling a product takes more than just a great recipe; it takes the right partner. That’s where Suite42 comes in with its expertise in new product development and contract manufacturing.

When Sweet Karam Coffee (SKC), a beloved South Indian brand known for its nostalgic flavors and authenticity, wanted to scale its food manufacturing and expand its product portfolio, they turned to Suite42. In just 8 months, their business revenue skyrocketed from ₹7 Lakhs to ₹70 Lakhs. Here’s how we made it happen.

The Challenge: Scaling Without Compromising on Quality

Sweet Karam Coffee had carved out a niche in the Indian market with its traditional snacks like No Palm Oil Tapioca Chips and Peanut Chikki. But as demand surged and ambitions expanded, the brand faced multiple barriers:

SKC needed a growth partner who could streamline operations, enhance quality, and unlock scale—all while preserving the soul of the brand.


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New Product Development and Contract Manufacturing: Suite42’s End-to-End Solution

Suite42 stepped in as an end-to-end partner for new product development, contract manufacturing, and supply chain optimization. Here’s how we transformed SKC’s backend into a launchpad for rapid growth.

1. Identifying the Right Manufacturer

Our first step was to consolidate production by identifying manufacturers with GMP-certified facilities capable of producing No Palm Oil Tapioca Chips, Potato Chips, and Peanut Chikkis at scale. We conducted multiple trials to perfect:

This also included the ability to produce clean-label options like no palm oil chips, aligning with evolving consumer preferences for healthier snacks.
With the right partners and SOPs in place, we laid the foundation for quality and consistency.

2. Pilot Production & Lab Studies

Our Innovation Centre led the pilot production phase:

This step ensured that scaling wouldn’t sacrifice quality.

Product formulation and food innovation at Suite42’s R&D lab for Indian snack brands for new product development

3. Full-Scale Commercial Manufacturing

We helped SKC transition from fragmented, small-scale units to centralized, scalable production:

The results? Improved efficiency, faster turnaround, and reduced production costs.

4. Continuous Quality & Facility Improvement

We didn’t stop after setup. We:

This holistic approach gave SKC an unmatched edge in operational efficiency and scalability.


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Expansion Into New Categories – How Suite42 Enabled New Product Development for Clean-Label & Traditional Snacks

Suite42’s team also assisted SKC in R&D and prototyping for entirely new product categories. We helped them develop new product lines through our new product development services for food brands into areas like:

Our expertise in new food product formulation and development empowered SKC to innovate without risk, leveraging real-time feedback and lab-tested formulations. We have completed 20+ NPDs.


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The Results: 10x Growth in Under a Year

How Suite42 helped SKC 10x revenue with food manufacturing and new product development services

What the Client Said

“Suite42 helped us a lot with identifying the right manufacturing partners, improving our operations, and optimizing our backend processes. What really stood out was their continuous improvement mindset and hands-on involvement. We saw our volumes increase significantly, expanded into new categories, and could focus on our front-end business with more confidence.”

— Anand Bharadwaj, Co-Founder, Sweet Karam Coffee

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Why Brands Trust Suite42 – For its innovative new product development expertise or is it more?

Suite42 is more than a contract manufacturing partner, we’re a growth engine for food brands across India and beyond. With a VC-backed team of experts and a focus on quality, innovation, and scalability, we help brands like Sweet Karam Coffee:

With clients in 5+ countries, 100+ SKUs delivered, and deep expertise across plant-based, functional foods, snack bars, frozen foods, and RTD beverages, Suite42 is uniquely positioned to support your brand’s next big leap.

Since 2021, Suite42 has helped over 50 brands innovate, manufacture, and scale across categories like:

At Suite42, our vision is to be the trusted backbone of innovative food brands, developing products, delivering high-quality, scalable, and sustainable contract manufacturing solutions that turn visionary ideas into market-ready products.

We Offer:

Suite42’s services: product formulation, manufacturing, supply chain, and New product development for food brands

Ready to Innovate, Manufacture & Scale?

Whether you’re a startup with a bold idea or an established brand looking to optimize and expand, Suite42 is your trusted partner from lab to launch.

Contact Us Today to explore how we can bring your product vision to life:

Let’s build the future of food together.

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