Food Product Development: Maximising Success (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition) - Softcover

Earle, M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845697227 ISBN 13: 9781845697228

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

Product development is the lifeblood of the food industry, from refining an established product range to developing completely new products. It is, however, a process fraught with risk that often ends in failure. So what then are the keys to making the process a success? Drawing on a wealth of experience gathered over 40 years, Food product development provides the answers. The first half of the book examines the four core elements of product development: the business strategy directing product development; the various steps in the product development process; the knowledge required to fuel the process; the need for keeping the product development focused on the consumers needs and aspirations. The second part of the book looks at managing the product development process in practice with four case studies of successful product launches. It also discusses how to evaluate and improve the process to make future product innovation more successful. Filled with examples and practical suggestions, and written by a distinguished team with unrivalled academic and industry expertise, Food product development is a essential guide for R&D and product development staff, and all managers concerned with this key issue throughout the food industry.

About this title

About the Author

Allan M. Anderson is Chief Executive of the New Zealand Dairy Research Institute, the central R & D organisation for the New Zealand dairy industry, and has extensive experience of managing successful product development projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845697227
• ISBN 13: 9781845697228
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 394