Benefits of Outsourcing Pilot Manufacturing to Food Research Lab(FRL)
What is pilot manufacturing?
Pilot manufacturing, also called pilot production, is usually done towards the end of new product development, where the product is developed at a small scale. The process of pilot manufacturing is done before the product is commercialised.
What is the purpose of pilot production?
Pilot production helps in identifying potential hazards before full-scale production takes place. A pilot plant helps food and beverage manufacturers gain valuable information that helps ensure the smooth functioning of the full-scale production plant. In addition, pilot production improves production efficiency by modifying the inputs, processing time and outputs. Moreover, pilot manufacturing helps gain regulatory approval.
Advantages of outsourcing pilot contract manufacturing with the Food Research Lab
The Food Research Lab offers the following advantages for companies looking to outsource pilot manufacturing:
- Expertise
With experienced food scientists and technologists who specialise in all aspects related to product development, the Food Research Lab can help address the concerns that occur during product development. The team is well-versed with HACCP and GMP, which help guarantee the quality of the products.
- Process optimisation
The Food Research Lab can help optimise the manufacturing process to ensure uniformity, efficiency, and scalability. They can identify and address possible challenges and quality control issues and aid in making the development process more economical.
- Ensure regulatory compliance
The Food Research Lab team has extensive knowledge of safety and compliance rules. They assist in ensuring that the developed product fulfils all regulatory standards, lowering the likelihood of product recall.
- Help reduce risks
There are inherent hazards in developing and manufacturing a new product. The Food Research Lab can assist in mitigating these risks by performing comprehensive testing and analysis, recognising and addressing potential risks before they become costly problems.
- Access to specialised equipment
The Food Research Lab has state-of-the-art equipment, providing companies with sophisticated technology without significant investment.
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Pilot contract manufacturing services by Guires’ Food Research Lab
Guires’ Food Research Lab assists with new product development and pilot contract manufacturing for the following types of products:
The team of scientists and technologists incorporates the latest technologies like retort processing, spray drying, extrusion, dry blending and liquid blending to maintain top-notch quality standards.
Moreover, the team assists with developing various types of food products, including snacks, spices, spreads, baked products and confectionery. The vast knowledge and expertise of the Food Research Lab help improve quality and production efficiency for various types of food products.
We have separate machinery for developing soft drinks, dairy-based beverages, energy drinks, coffee roasting and brewing, alcohol production, and functional beverages. We used various methods for beverage processing, such as High-Pressure Processing, which helps beverage products retain their desirable sensory characteristics.
The Food Research Lab prioritises using natural ingredients for cosmeceutical products. The types of products developed include mineral masks, tea-infused skincare products, fruit-infused skincare products, plant based hair dyes and nutricosmetics. The team uses methods like encapsulation and fast-absorbing formulas like nanoemulsions that help in the deeper penetration of the product.
The food scientists in the Food Research Lab help herbal manufacturing companies in the pilot manufacturing of innovative herbal products like herb-infused candles, herbal snacks, herbal water, herbal cosmetics and herbal essential oils. Other products include herbal condiments, herbal tea, herbal incense, herbs-infused pet products and herbal skincare and haircare products.
We help make the production process more affordable, minimise wastage and guarantee sustainability in a highly competitive market. We strive to meet the nutritional requirements for animal food products, use high-quality and economical ingredients and test the products for contamination. Our service ensures the products are shelf stable.
Our pilot manufacturing services include nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and functional foods that have become popular among consumers today. We are conversant with vitamin and mineral supplements, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics, collagen supplements, weight management supplements, amino acid supplements, supplements for bone health, eye health, immune support and sleep support. We assist nutrition and nutraceutical companies by thoroughly testing the ingredients using methods like High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), which ensure product quality and help gain regulatory approval [1].
Conclusion
Pilot manufacturing or pilot production is usually done towards the end of a new product development, where the product is developed at a small scale. Pilot manufacturing has many advantages, like increasing product manufacturing efficiency and meeting regulations. The Food Research Lab offers pilot contract manufacturing services for developing food, beverage, cosmeceutical and herbal products. The benefits of pilot contracting manufacturing to the Food Research Lab include access to specialised equipment, risk reduction, process optimisation and expertise, which ensure that only high-quality products are marketed, guaranteeing their success.
How the Food Research Lab can help
We are a team of food scientists and technologists who assist in developing food, beverages, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. We understand the complexities arising in the process, and our expertise and state-of-the-art facility help ensure the products are of high quality by offering pilot contract manufacturing services. The products are developed in small batches in pilot manufacturing, which helps companies identify areas of improvement and improve production efficiency, which makes the manufacturing process more economical.
To know more about the types of products we have formulated, check out our case studies.
