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Product development in Food
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Product development in Food
A product development process often starts with a good idea to meet a (new) need. There may also be a need for product development due to changing needs, legislation, or requirements. Flexible product development by manufacturers in the food industry is an important strength and can contribute to an increased market. In all cases, the established quality and food safety requirements must be met.
The white paper “Product Development in Food” explains how product development and quality go hand in hand in the food industry. It also outlines the different aspects of the product development process that need to be taken into account from both perspectives at each stage. This will give you insight into:
The importance of good preparation
The usefulness of testing a developed product before market introduction
The added value of validation and verification
The necessary presence of the correct legislation and regulations
Reason for a product development process
There are various reasons for undertaking a product development process in the food industry. Broadly speaking, there are three necessary or desirable reasons:
Desire to develop a new product
Develop and produce an existing product
Modify and/or improve a product
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