Frozen Foods7 months to launch
Kitchen sample to 1.2 tonnes per day
Before
Hand-made frozen snack with inconsistent texture and no costing.
After
Standardised formulation, IQF line specified, commercial production in 7 months.
Case Studies
Before and after, measured in the plant
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Development programmes and their outcomes
Spices & Seasonings-14% cost
14% ingredient cost removed, sensory score up
Before
Legacy blend with rising input cost and volatile pungency.
After
Reformulated blend with controlled colour and heat, validated by panel.
Plant-Based Meat4 SKUs live
Extruded protein range launched nationally
Before
Prototype with poor bite and off-notes at scale.
After
Extrusion parameters and fat system redesigned; four SKUs commercialised.
Ready-to-Eat4x shelf life
Shelf life extended from 45 to 180 days
Before
Ambient meal failing micro at 45 days with pack swelling.
After
Retort profile, water activity and barrier pack redesigned and validated.
Beverages9-month stability
Functional RTD stabilised for ambient distribution
Before
Sedimentation and colour loss within three weeks.
After
Hydrocolloid system and pasteurisation revised; nine-month stability.
Bakery3 additives removed
Clean-label premix replacing three additives
Before
Consumer pushback on additive-heavy declaration.
After
Enzyme-based system delivering equal crumb and softness retention.
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