This course examines the research and development process related to new food products. Through a series of lectures and presentations students will learn the underlying theory behind food product development including idea generation, prototype development and new product manufacturing, evaluation and product marketing. Students will also gain a real world understanding of the process through their involvement and interaction with invited industry speakers. Students will work in teams with students from other disciplines to plan a food product development project.
This course examines the research and development process related to new food products. Through a series of lectures and presentations students will learn the underlying theory behind food product development including idea generation, prototype development and new product manufacturing, evaluation and product marketing. Students will also gain a real world understanding of the process through their involvement and interaction with invited industry speakers. Students will work in teams with students from other disciplines to plan a food product development project.