Collaborative Blending Solutions

Our services

Contract blending, from concept to finished product

Flexible supply models and end-to-end capability for large-volume programmes and fast-turnaround projects alike.

How we can work together

Two supply models

1

Consignment Model

  • Packaging and raw materials are delivered by the customer.
  • CBS packs into stipulated sizes, palletised, shrink-wrapped and supplied Ex Works.
2

Fully Sourced Model

  • CBS plans, orders and manages materials based on customer-confirmed orders.
  • The customer owns the demand numbers; CBS plans based on that input.

01

Ingredient & Raw Material Blending

Accurate, consistently homogenous dry food blends made to each product's specification.

  • Four full-scale industrial double helix ribbon blenders.
  • Counter-directional flow: the inner ribbon moves material to the ends while the outer ribbon moves it to the centre discharge.
  • Gentle, fluid agitation with typical blending times of 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Strategic partnerships for unique raw material sourcing, with quality and laboratory services.

02

Sensory Laboratory Services

An onsite sensory laboratory that measures, analyses and interprets how products are perceived.

  • Evaluation of sight, smell, taste, touch and sound characteristics.
  • Supports product matching, new product development and quality release.

03

Project Management & NPD

We partner with you across the innovation funnel — from ideation to a commercialised, packed product.

  • Management of the entire process from concept to production-ready design.
  • Innovation sessions with key suppliers to identify optimal packaging.
  • Assistance with sign-off of responsibility and liability for key packaging decisions.

04

Logistics & Distribution

Finished products delivered to CoSo, a company of PortionPack Group, or your designated distribution centre.

  • CBS aligns with your infrastructure and contracts an outsourced distribution partner.
  • Products are palletised and shrink-wrapped for dispatch.

Our specialties

Precision dry blends

  • Fortification Mixes
  • Hot Chocolates
  • Powdered Soft Drinks
  • Seasonings
  • Sweeteners
  • Packs for the Beverage Industry
  • Sweet & Savoury Blends
  • Custom Formulations
  • Downpacking

Specialist skills

Built for every project size

  1. 1Dedicated facilities for large-volume, long-term projects
  2. 2Fast turnaround of small-volume, ad-hoc projects
  3. 3Partnering with clients to drive new product development (NPD)
  4. 4Blending and NPD expertise in dry food products

B2B solution strategy

How CBS supports you from concept to finished product

  1. 1

    Develop & Blend

    CBS develops and blends the product — fortification mixes, seasonings, powdered drinks and more.

  2. 2

    Pack & Portion

    Packing and portioning in partnership, aligned with the capabilities of CoSo, a company of PortionPack Group.

  3. 3

    Logistics

    Distribution to the customer or to designated centres of CoSo, a company of PortionPack Group.

  4. 4

    Market Readiness

    Support for market readiness and customer mobility.

Have a product in mind?

Share your product type, volumes, packaging format and timelines, and we'll propose the right model for you.

Send an enquiryCall 010 021 5554