Image of plant-based custard. The picture shows a cup filled with rich, chocolate-flavored plant-based custard, with chunks of chocolate around it.

SHAKE SHACK

Shake Shack Custard

End to end product innovation

CHALLENGE
Help Shake Shack to speed up the creation a plant based version of their iconic custard ice cream (contains dairy and egg) which they have been working for a long time with no success.
APPROACH
Recreating the iconic flavor and texture of the custard with a simple commercial execution were the biggest challenges. Our AI module Biaggio Synthesis was used to optimize ingredient ratios and find out-of-the-box ingredients.
REsult
The high-performing formula delivered the texture and taste performance required for the launch. Often consumers couldn't tell a difference between the animal and plant-based version
The old fashioned way

12 to 18 Months

The traditional time to develop and launch a new product to the market.
The NotCo way

6 Months

Thanks to our AI-driven approach, we slashed development time and perfected a plant-based formula faster than ever.

Now it’s your choice: 
Stay put,
Or step up by getting in touch.