The Parent Company

Balsamo Consulting

Tailored, expert solutions for the food, wine and spirits industries. Balsamo Consulting turns a vision into reality, and is the umbrella for 5 Life and our growing family of brands.

More than 20 years in the field, from a restaurant floor in SoHo to an agave field in Jalisco.

20+
Years in the Field
1,200+
Clients
2,000+
Products
24
Countries
How We Work

Built Around Your Brand

Mentors, consultants, creators, and compliance and financial experts, working on whatever your brand needs next.

For New Brands

A Solid Foundation

Brand development from the ground up: market research, product positioning and go-to-market planning, with hands-on support through every step of a launch.

For Established Brands

The Next Level

Growth that lasts: new markets, new products and brand refreshes, built on innovation so your brand stays strong as the market moves.

What We Do

Five Ways We Build Brands

From the first idea to the shelf, the event and the partnership.

I
Brand Development

Market research, product positioning and go-to-market plans for new brands, and refreshes for established ones.

II
Beverage & Spirits

Wholesale, product manufacturing and COLA/TTB label approval and compliance for wine, beer and spirits brands.

III
Private Labeling

Packaging that sells before the first sip. We work with designers and printers to make every label stand out.

IV
Distribution

Wider distribution for importers and suppliers, and higher profits for retailers.

V
Marketing & Events

Websites, social media, restaurant and retail marketing, promotions and events that put brands in front of people.

Who We Work With

From the Supplier to the Table

I
Suppliers & Distributors

A clear plan to reach new markets and the right accounts.

II
Retailers & Restaurateurs

Stronger shelves, smarter lists and higher profits.

III
Entrepreneurs

Hands-on support from the first idea to the finished product.

Our Family of Brands  ·  UNPLGD Technologies

UNPLGD

The Power of Being Unavailable.

The only digital wellness platform helping people control their availability, set clear boundaries and communicate without the pressure of always being on.

Built for real life. Built for balance. Built for people who need space to focus, live and reconnect.

Coming to iPhone and Android. Priority Circle members get VIP access to UNPLGD events, promotions and community updates.

Disconnect to Reconnect
  • I Set your availability: working, with family, driving, resting, in a meeting or off the grid
  • II Automatic away messages let people know where you stand
  • III Optional text auto-replies, only when you switch on a disconnect mode
  • IV Your conversations stay yours: the app never reads or stores them
Our Family of Brands

5 Life Co.

Wine, lifestyle and partnerships, built under the Balsamo Consulting umbrella.

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Other Partners

Strategic brands. Shared vision.

UNPLGD

Disconnect to reconnect. The digital wellness app that lets you control your availability, set clear boundaries and step back without disappearing.

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PARTNER WITH 5

Collaborations across drink, wellness, entertainment and style. Let's build what's next.

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Work With Us

Let's Talk About Your Brand

Brand launches, wholesale, private labeling, events and partnerships.

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