The scientific and technological principles underpinning new product development (NPD). Stages of the NPD process and activities. NPD success factors. New product design. Food innovation case studies. Market-oriented NPD methodologies. Integration of market and sensory analysis. Marketing of novel foods. Food safety and shelf-life aspects of NPD.
Integration and application of acquired competencies through group learning activities to select and develop a food product based on a valid scientific, business, environmental and social rationale. Group learning activities for selected food product: relevant food standards; literature search and scientific thinking to propose a food product formulation and process; processing inputs and methods; pre-requisite programmes and HACCP plan; appropriate food packaging; food label; nutritional labelling and health claims; target markets and consumers.
