Seasonal products create urgency, but they can also strain purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory. A clear flavor calendar keeps the excitement without the chaos.
Plan in layers
- Keep evergreen hero flavors always in stock.
- Limit seasonal SKUs to a focused shortlist.
- Book samples and approvals at least one production cycle ahead.
- Retire underperformers quickly and document learnings.
When seasonal planning is disciplined, limited editions strengthen the brand instead of distracting the team.
