Set up and optimize R&D facilities to drive innovation. Build external capabilities by identifying and establishing collaborations with co-manufacturers, pilot-plants, universities, ingredient suppliers, and sensory and analytical labs.
Turn concepts into scalable, market-ready products by optimizing formulations and processes for large-scale production. Manage relationships with co-manufacturers. Develop technical transfer documents and product specifications. Develop Go-to-Market Documentation.
Identify suppliers for ingredients. Assess ingredient functionality, select the best options for desired taste, texture and nutrition. Establish backup suppliers for critical ingredients. Facilitate joint innovation projects with ingredient manufacturers.
Transform ideas into market-ready products. Expertise in alternative proteins, gluten-free systems, nutrition-enhancement (fiber & protein addition), nutrition reduction (sugar & fat reduction), texture optimization.
Track & Asses emerging food ingredients, technologies and processes in terms of technical feasibility, scalability. Develop discovery frameworks. Conduct technical due diligence for investors.
Comprehensive training on food ingredient functionality, processing techniques, product development, quality control, shelf-life.