Why develop food products?
Food product development is a complex process requiring multidisciplinary expertise, ranging from formulation to industrialization. According to industry experts, this approach involves several crucial steps, including market analysis, R&D, pilot tests, and regulatory compliance, each having a significant impact on establishing a precise and comprehensive quote.
Agro-Food R&D Process
Food product development aims to create new foods or improve existing products to meet market demands and regulatory requirements. This process involves several key stages, from initial design to commercialization. It generally begins with a selection phase that evaluates technical, economic, and commercial feasibility factors. Next, the product formulation is carried out, integrating organoleptic aspects and preservation. Development also involves perfecting the manufacturing process, choosing packaging, and complying with food safety standards.
Feasibility Study and Market Analysis
The feasibility study and market analysis are crucial steps in developing a new food product, allowing for the assessment of its technical and commercial viability. This phase involves a thorough evaluation of the project’s technical, financial, and commercial aspects.
The technical feasibility study assesses production capacity, regulatory constraints, and necessary resources. These studies help identify potential risks, estimate development and production costs, and define an appropriate marketing strategy, thus providing a solid basis for decision-making regarding the continuation of the project.
Formulation Optimization and Preservation
Optimizing formulation and preservation is a complex process that integrates multiple constraints to develop high-performing food products. The formulation must meet nutritional, organoleptic, and regulatory requirements while optimizing costs and shelf life.
Multidisciplinary R&D Expertise
Customized Research and Development
Innov’ia provides specialized development laboratories to support companies at every stage of the R&D process. These facilities allow transforming innovative ideas into industrializable products, from defining recipes in collaboration with the client to scaling up
Product Formulation and Optimization
Innov’ia’s experts can assist in selecting innovative ingredients and formulating product prototypes. They can also help optimize existing formulas, for example, to reduce salt or sugar content, develop gluten-free products, or improve the overall nutritional profile.
Process and Packaging Development
Beyond formulation, Innov’ia can help identify and define the optimal manufacturing process, conduct tests on pre-industrial pilot equipment, and produce pre-series in their technical halls.
Conclusion
By combining these different services, Innov’ia offers comprehensive and tailor-made support to agro-food companies, allowing them to navigate effectively through the complex process of developing innovative food products that meet market requirements.
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