Product Shelf-life Improvement Solutions

For Food, Beverages & Nutraceuticals

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Maximising Shelf-life Without Compromising Quality or Nutrition

In today’s competitive food, beverage, and nutraceutical markets, shelf-life is a critical success factor. Products with limited shelf-life face challenges such as higher wastage, restricted distribution, frequent returns, and difficulty entering modern retail and export markets.

At C2EX Consulting, we specialise in scientific and clean-label shelf-life enhancement—ensuring your products remain safe, stable, and appealing without compromising taste, texture, nutrition, or regulatory compliance.

Our shelf-life improvement solutions help brands:

Minimise spoilage and product losses
Expand reach across domestic and international markets
Improve supply-chain efficiency and cost control

Meet FSSAI, FDA, HACCP, ISO, GMP, and global standards

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Our Shelf-life Improvement Services

We follow a data-driven, product-specific approach, tailoring solutions to the nature of the product, target shelf life, and market requirements.

Product Diagnostics & Microbial Risk Assessment

Identification of spoilage factors such as:

Microbial load
Moisture migration
Oxidation and rancidity
Enzymatic activity

Accelerated shelf-life testing (ASLT)

Real-time storage studies under controlled conditions

Ingredient & Formulation Optimisation

Reformulation using natural preservatives, antioxidants & stabilisers
Replacement of unstable ingredients with shelf-stable alternatives
Balancing taste, texture, nutrition, and shelf stability
Clean-label formulation aligned with consumer trends

Process & Technology Interventions

Selection and optimisation of preservation technologies:

Retort processing
Pasteurisation & UHT
Aseptic processing
HPP (High Pressure Processing)

Moisture control, thermal stability & hygienic process design

Customised solutions based on:

Product category
Target shelf-life
Distribution geography

Advanced Packaging Innovation

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
Vacuum packaging & nitrogen flushing
Multilayer barrier films for oxygen & moisture control
Export-grade packaging for extended shelf-life
Evaluation of packaging material compatibility with the product

Shelf-life Validation & Regulatory Compliance

Shelf-life studies as per FSSAI and global protocols
Stability documentation & compliance-ready reports
Support for:

FSSAI declarations
Export documentation
Customer & retail audits

Industries We Serve

Food Processing & FMCG

Snacks, bakery, dairy, ready-to-eat & ready-to-cook products

RTD & RTS Beverages

Juices, RTD drinks, plant-based beverages, herbal & functional drinks

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Protein powders, capsules, tablets, herbal & functional extracts

Health & Wellness Foods

Fortified foods, clean-label & functional nutrition products

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Why Choose C2EX Consulting for Shelf-life Improvement?

Strong R&D & laboratory ecosystem
Product-specific, non-generic solutions
Expertise in clean-label & natural preservation
End-to-end support—from diagnosis to certification
Compliance with FSSAI, FDA, HACCP, GMP & ISO standards

Client Success Story

A millet-based snack manufacturer experienced quality deterioration within two months, which restricted their market expansion.

Our Intervention:

Identified oxidation and packaging permeability as root causes
Reformulated the oil system using natural antioxidants
Introduced nitrogen-flushed, high-barrier packaging
Conducted scientific shelf-life validation

Result: Shelf-life extended from 2 months to 8 months | Entry into modern retail & e-commerce platforms | Reduced returns and improved brand credibility