Offers & Prices
Operational Support
1. Co-Production Management
From €3250 excluding VAT - minimum 5 days on site
You recognize yourself if:
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You are in a critical phase (launch, season, ramp-up in volume)
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You need a right-hand person on the ground to produce, make quick decisions, and secure
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You want to stop "being controlled" by production and take back control
You leave with:
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A structured daily production process (priorities, decisions, points of vigilance)
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Simple routines that hold up despite unforeseen events (and that the team follows)
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Minimal but clear guidance: what to follow, when to react, what to do if things go off course
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Significant reduction in risks (errors, deviations, unstable batches)
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Stability, quality, and peace of mind
What I do :
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On-the-ground presence: we produce, we adapt, and we solve problems
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Workshop organization: planning, task sequence, key control points
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Between days on site: I stay in touch with you remotely (decisions, adjustments, follow-up)
Format + Price
minimum 5 days
base €650 / day
(starting from €3,250 excluding VAT)
What is not included
Laboratory analyses
equipment purchases/installation
Travel/accommodation expenses
2. Workshop Settings
From €1300 excluding VAT - 2 to 3 days on site
You recognize yourself if:
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You know "where the problem lies"... but it comes back anyway.
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You “do the same thing”, but the result is different (bubbles, balance, etc.)
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You want us to put in place simple routines that stick
You leave with:
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Specific adjustments to your sensitive points (on your equipment)
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Simple protocols + common guidelines (what we aim for / what we correct / when we intervene)
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Clear checkpoints: what to check, when, and what to do if things go wrong
What I do :
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“We understand → we correct → we standardize.”
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No abstract advice: we adjust, we test, then we lock it in.
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On-the-job training: procedures, points of vigilance, decision criteria
Format + Price
2 to 3 days
€650 excluding VAT / day
excluding travel/accommodation expenses
(€1,300 to €1,950 excluding VAT)
What is not included
Laboratory analyses
Management between intervention days
3. Remote Copilot
€1200 excluding VAT / month - the “stay on course” package
You recognize yourself if:
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You alone decide (production / product / trade).
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You're going in circles, you're doubting yourself, you're procrastinating.
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You want to move forward each week with clear decisions and consistent execution
You leave with :
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4 structured meetings (decisions + action plan)
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A short summary after each session (3–5 priorities)
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WhatsApp/email support: response within 48 business hours
What I do :
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I prepare the sessions (quick analysis, questions, options)
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I challenge your choices and help you decide (what to do / what to stop)
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I'm staying the course: priorities, pace, trade-offs, points of vigilance
Format + Price
4 meetings, 1 hour each per month.
€1,200 excluding VAT / month
Channel: WhatsApp + email
Response within 48 business hours
What is not included
On-site intervention
Laboratory analyses
Out-of-hours emergencies / immediate response
4. Production Diagnosis & Action Plan
€750 excluding VAT - 1 day on site
You recognize yourself if:
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You're rushing and you're discovering the problems too late.
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You encounter surprises during production (different batches, bubbles, cloudiness...)
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You feel that you're missing a detail in the workshop.
You leave with :
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a structured report within 48 hours
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a simple and executable action plan
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a short list of priority risks
What I do there :
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Tasting + workshop tour + discussions with the team
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We pinpoint what's going wrong (and why), and we prioritize
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We decide what to secure, what to stop, what to improve quickly
Format + Price
1 day on site - €750 excluding VAT
(+ travel expenses)
What is not included
Laboratory analyses
writing a “novel-like” report
on-site setup/configuration
Need more support? I'll let you know soon if I can help.
Innovation Offers
3 offers for 3 steps: Decide → Taste → Sell
Innovation 1 - Deciding on the Right Product
€1900 excluding VAT
You recognize yourself if:
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Operations take center stage: innovation remains at the bottom of the drawer
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You have some ideas, but you can't decide.
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You want to diversify without risking your lots and your schedule
You leave with :
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3 realistic options (product style + customer + price)
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1st priority choice (justified: sales + workshop feasibility)
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Test plan + decision: start / stop
What I do :
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I'm setting the framework: objective, client, target price, workshop constraints
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I'm sorting through them: concrete options + market examples (adapted to your tool)
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I formalize: decision + test plan + feasibility
What is not included
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Prototyping / physical testing (this is the Innovation 2 offer)
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On-site visit / production intervention
Format
Kick-off (2 hours) + 2 workshops (2 hours)
+ 1 hour return
preparation between sessions
Ideal if you are a small team and no one has the time to champion innovation.
Innovation 2 - Prototyping and Validation
€3,000 excluding VAT - or €4,900 excluding VAT with the Innovation 1 pack
You recognize yourself if:
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The product has been decided upon… but not tasted.
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You don't have the time/team to test properly
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You want to avoid a "nice" prototype that's impossible to produce.
You leave with:
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2 to 4 prototypes (2 cycles × 2 variants A/B)
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1 preferred version + adjustment decisions (taste, balance, stability)
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1 recipe + pilot process (small volumes, lab/pilot equipment)
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Critical points to monitor (hygiene, gas, oxygen, filtration/clarification)
What I do :
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I will come to your location (or to a service provider's location if you outsource) to create the prototype.
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I conduct the trials, we taste, we decide, we launch another iteration if needed.
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I'm giving you a shortlist of suppliers (raw materials) + usage guidelines (quality, formats, dosages)
Format
2 planned prototyping iterations (including preparation between sessions)
Transforming the decision (Innovation 1) into prototypes to taste
Innovation 3 - Pre-Series & Test Launch
€3,000 excluding VAT - or €7,900 excluding VAT with innovation packs 1 & 2
You recognize yourself if:
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You have a validated prototype… but nothing marketable to show.
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You want to test the market without risking your season
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You have neither the time nor the team to produce + establish stability
You leave with:
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A pre-production run of bottles (to be defined according to need)
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Recipe locked + process sheet (small volumes / pilot-lab equipment)
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Simple control plan: short stability + repeatability + checklists
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Test launch kit: product sheet + 30-second pitch
What I do :
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I will be producing with you (or managing at the service provider's site if subcontracting is involved).
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I lock in repeatability (settings + checklist + Go/No-Go criteria)
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I adapt to the vagaries of production
Format
To be defined
To release a "sellable" and repeatable product, ready for tasting.
Another R&D request? Let's talk about it!
Terms and conditions
Operational consultant in cider and soft drinks: production diagnostics, workshop adjustments, co-piloting, innovation and product development — on site (France / international) or remotely.
How does it work?
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Call to define the scope + questionnaire (30–45 min): objectives, constraints (workshop, volumes, deadlines), product style, expected deliverables
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Proposal/quote: clear scope + schedule + deliverables
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On-site or remote, depending on the package.
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Deliverables: actionable summary + deliverable files
Client-side prerequisites
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Access to facilities + availability of key personnel (production/decision-making)
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Basic data available (analyses, recipes, historical data, packaging constraints)
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Strict adherence to site hygiene and safety rules
Prices, booking, payment
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Mission confirmed after signed quote and 20% deposit
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Balance due 30 days after receipt of invoice
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Prices are exclusive of tax
Travel
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On-site intervention: actual travel expenses (transportation/accommodation/meals) or a fixed price agreed upon in the quote
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Base calculated with departure from Caen (14)
Cancellation / Postponement
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Free postponement/cancellation up to 30 days in advance.
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Next: partial billing (reserved time) + expenses already incurred (tickets/hotel)
Confidentiality
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Recipes, data, processes: confidential.
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No communication (photos, names, figures) without written agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Specifically, what do you do on site (cider workshop / beverages)?
→ I intervene in your workshop , with your teams and your equipment, to stabilize production , secure critical moments and bring your processes under control (quality, regularity, yields, organization).
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Who is your operational support aimed at?
→ To cider houses and beverage workshops (artisanal, SMEs and start-ups) that want to: make production more reliable, take it to the next level (volume, quality, recruitment), optimize an existing process , or launch a non-alcoholic / low-alcohol apple-based beverage.
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What topics can you address (cider production / apple-based drinks)?
→ Typically: clarification & stabilization , fermentation control (drifts/stops), carbonation, filtration, equipment settings , hygiene & cleaning, workshop organization, bottling / packaging, loss reduction, repeatability, control plan and follow-up routines.
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Diagnostics, workshop adjustments, co-piloting: what's the difference?
→ Diagnosis + action plan: understand quickly, prioritize, decide (what to do / what to stop) and frame the projects.
→ Workshop settings: correct on the field, stabilize, standardize, train on the job.
→ Co-piloting: supporting you over the long term during a critical period (season, launch, increase in volume).
(The right format depends mainly on your level of urgency and process maturity.)
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Do you only operate in France?
→ No. I work in France and internationally as needed (production, optimization, product development). The goal: to come, define the scope, execute, and deliver.
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What needs to be prepared before your visit (audit / workshop intervention)?
→ Ideally: your objectives (quality, volume, deadlines), workshop constraints, batch history (successes/failures), available analyses, current recipes/protocols, and pain points (instability, losses, deviations, bottlenecks). The more readily available the baseline data, the more precise the intervention.
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Can you intervene in an emergency (unstable batch, fermentation drift, overpressure, lack of staff)?
→ Yes, depending on my availability and the level of risk. We start with a quick triage (20–30 min) to assess the situation (safety, compliance, impact on planning), then I propose an immediate action plan: securing the batch, stabilizing the process, identifying control points, and deciding whether to "recover/block/rework." Next, we choose the appropriate format: remote support (close monitoring over 24–72 hours) and/or on-site intervention if necessary.
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Are you working on non-alcoholic apple-based beverages (stability, microbiology, process)?
→ Yes. I support the development and safety of non-alcoholic / low-alcohol apple-based drinks: product stability, infusion, choice of ingredients, non-alcoholic fermentation, control of microbiological risks, choice of stabilization barriers compatible with your workshop.
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Do you work exclusively with cider?
→ No: apple-based drinks, with or without alcohol (sparkling, fermented, flavored, etc.).
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Do you primarily work on-site?
→ Yes. My core value lies in being on the ground: in direct contact with the product, the equipment, and the team. I can also manage a service provider if you are using a subcontractor.
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Can you help with sourcing (apples / ingredients / crops / equipment)?
→ Yes, if it's useful to the project: securing resources and choosing the right equipment based on your volumes, constraints, and product style. The goal isn't to buy "more," it's to buy "just right."
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How do you manage confidentiality and ownership of recipes?
→ I work within a clear framework: your data (recipes, figures, processes) remains with you. If necessary, we will formalize a confidentiality agreement. The goal is for you to be able to move forward with peace of mind, without unnecessarily exposing your know-how.
