Expert advice. Practical solutions. Proven results.
Whether it's new product development, food processing techniques or a reformulation challenge, GFTC can help.
Our team of experienced product developers will focus on the unique nature of your challenge, allowing you to benefit from their in-depth knowledge of the food processing business.
Here's how we can fit into your research and development program:
- Product research:Follow this link for research and funding information
- Regulatory review:Let us determine how your product must be formulated to meet Canadian or U.S. regulations
- Ingredient sourcing
- Formula Development:We'll conduct the laboratory trials needed to develop the formulas and evaluate the prototypes
- Pilot plant scale up
- Package selection
- Shelf-life studies:Evaluate a product's micro and sensory qualities to determine product shelf life
- Sensory evaluation:Use a variety of panels and testing methods to assess your product
- Nutrition and regulatory labelling
- Ingredient performance evaluation:If you're an ingredient supplier, we'll act as third-party evaluators
- Entrepreneur consultations
- Troubleshooting:Let us help you redevelop your product for shelf-life extensions, stability, cost reduction strategies or line extensions
To get started or for more information, contact Karen McPhee at (519) 821-1246 ext. 5058 or kmcphee@gftc.ca