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Struggling to find the perfect bulk density for your snack product packaging? At Sense Food Product Development, we are the experts in developing snacks with the correct bulk density that fits seamlessly into your packaging. 💪✨ Our team of experienced consultants will guide you through the entire process, from concept to manufacturing, ensuring a successful snack bulk density". 🚀📦 #SenseFoodProductDevelopment #SnackExperts #OptimizeYourProcess

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚? Our product development team finds creating recipes that can be scaled up and successfully brought to market exciting yet challenging. Let us share a bit of our process with you and demystify how we do it. 👉 How long does it take to achieve a recipe that meets this scalability challenge? The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Developing a scalable recipe involves a process of experimentation, testing, and refinement that can take several weeks. The scalability of a recipe depends on various factors. Ingredients used, processing methods, preservation techniques, and desired sensory properties are all factored in at this stage. 1️⃣ The crucial first step is to fully understand the client's needs and expectations. This involves an evaluation of available resources, production limitations, cost constraints, and target consumer preferences. Once these parameters are established, we can begin developing an initial recipe that fits these requirements. 2️⃣ The next phase involves rapid prototyping sessions. In our lab, we conduct small-scale tests to evaluate the effectiveness of selected ingredients, proportions, and processing methods. We strive to achieve a balance between product quality, reproducibility, and commercial viability. 3️⃣ Once you approve the initial recipe, we enter the scalability phase. Now it's about adapting the recipe to a large-scale production environment at the co-manufacturer's site. Taking into consideration processing times, available equipment, and food safety regulations. A good scalable recipe must be consistently reproducible while maintaining the expected standards of taste, texture, and appearance that consumers demand. 👉 So, to answer the initial question, the time required to develop a scalable recipe varies from case to case. It depends on the product category and complexity, client requirements, available resources, and the initial development stage. ✅ However, with the experience, skills, and the lean approach of food & beverage technologists, it is possible to shorten the initial recipe development timeline to 6-8 weeks. 👋 Say hello to some of our happy food technologists: Alexandra Papadopoulou, François Le Cam, Stefania Rubicondo! #fooddevelopment #foodtechnology #foodconsultant #foodtech #foodnews

Can baked goods make the switch to #cleanlabel? While transitioning to clean label formulations may increase product appeal, consumers still expect their baked goods to deliver the same eating experience. In our latest article, Sarah Williams (RSSL Innovation Technologist) considers the challenges of clean label bakery products, including shelf life, processing efficiency and stability: https://lnkd.in/e6XNB5ri Wondering how to develop a successful clean label product? Learn how our talented team of food developers and scientist can support your next project: https://lnkd.in/e6ybW8yv #foodinnovation #foodandbeverages #reformulation

Why are consumers choosing grab-and-go options? We take a deep dive into this topic in our article: "Leverage Grab and Go Demand with High Quality Food Packaging" #GrabNGo #PackagingInnovations

Although now four years old, this book nevertheless provides excellent coverage a variety of trends in the beverage packaging space. Well worth a read! https://lnkd.in/g2TTeye6 #foodandbeverage #beverageindustry #beverageinnovation #newproductdevelopment #foodpackaging #foodmanufacturing #foodinnovation #foodentrepreneur

Discover how Siemens' Opcenter RD&L solution can help food and beverage manufacturers stay ahead of the game when it comes to product safety. This video showcases the implications of changes in our planet's and people's well-being on the industry, and how the Opcenter RD&L solution optimizes product R&D for rapid and flexible sustainable innovation. With robust food safety management capabilities and scalability, you can ensure product safety as your business evolves and enable quality control from farm to fork. Learn more about the integrated digital solution that is transforming the food and beverage industry. Watch now! https://lnkd.in/gYrPTxYw Hit the 🔔 button in my profile. Follow #FKLim for a daily dose of sharing & tips on: #OpexCG #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation #OperationalExcellence #LeanSixSigma #Epicor #Siemens #Kinaxis #Leadership #Manufacturing #OperationsManagement #Management #Entrepreneurship

Clif Bar's commitment to product innovation and #foodsafety has fueled their rapid growth, but keeping up with testing demands was proving difficult. By implementing automated technology from AQUALAB, Clif Bar & Company entered a new era of lab efficiency, faster product development cycles, and enhanced food quality and safety. Learn how the right technology investments empower food companies to scale sustainably. #foodquality #foodmanufacturing https://lnkd.in/gbikhcBJ

Visiting the Pizza Cheese production factory and packaging method #packagingindustry #foodbusiness #foodindustry #packaging #potatopackaging #frozenfood #frozenpackaging #printingindustry

Micro-production. Sounds cool, but what is it? This week, we will dig into just what "micro-production" is because it's critical for a small food entity's success. We will cover some of the fundamental principles or tenets you need to learn. The first is going to be "quality over quantity." Ideally, this should be thought through before you have significant volume. If you are early in your startup, or haven't received any big orders (yet), start learning and applying these skills: 1️⃣ Map your production process - ingredient arrival to the final product. 2️⃣ Batch processing - efficiency + quality control. 3️⃣ Taste, inspect, and get feedback - Quality is king! 4️⃣ Don't skimp on regulatory compliance - food safety is crucial. It is often said that artisanal food production is more art than science, and I propose that is only true if your business is intended to stay very small. If you want to grow, you'll need to bring more discipline into your process and what better time to do that than from the start? This afternoon: so you received your first big order. Now what? #LocalFood #LocalFoodKC #KCFoodways #LocalFoodUnity #NationalAllianceOfLocalFoodProducers

📢 Calling all Food & Beverage Industry Leaders! Are you ready to turn compliance into your competitive edge? Join us on March 26th at 1:00 pm CT for a webinar where we'll dive deep into the heart of labeling challenges, and explore a holistic approach to New Product Development (NPD) processes. You'll also discover how leading companies worldwide are revolutionizing their strategies, and learn why accurate labeling is just the beginning. 🔎 🎯 Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock a new era of efficiency, compliance, and innovation in your industry. Let's set the standard together! Register now to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/4a40kFj #FoodIndustry #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #LabelingSolutions #Webinar #FoodChainID