Product development is the creation of new flavors, colors and/or the creation of entirely new products.Professionals work to improve manufacturing methods through preservation, storage, new product development and enhance the nutritional value of foods.The steps in product development involve:
- Idealization
- Prototype creation
- Sensory evaluation
- Pilot plant testing
- Sensory evaluation and product modification
- Consumer testing
- Finalization of product specification
- Market testing