What a plant trial actually is — and why skipping it is the most expensive shortcut in food

Most founders think a plant trial is a formality — a box to tick before production starts. It isn't. It's the only moment where your recipe meets commercial reality before real money is on the line. In this episode, I demystify the plant trial process, walk through what it costs, what it catches, and share two real stories: one where it saved a product, and one where skipping expert advice destroyed one.   TOPICS COVERED •       What actually happens during a plant trial — step by step •       How many batches, what it costs, and what each round reveals •       The oat flour vs. oat flake story: what a trial caught before it was too late •       The contrast: skipping advice vs. following through •       How to prepare so your plant trial actually produces useful information   📌 Ready to get your product scale-ready the right way? ➡  Take the Scale Up & Retail Readiness Quiz — [Take Quiz here] ➡  Join the Emerging Food Business Hub — [Join here]