Why Choose Food Research Lab's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Food Research Lab's Food Research Lab (FRL) takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Food Research Lab reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

The future of botanical nutraceuticals in the EU

25 May

The future of botanical nutraceuticals in the EU

by Food Research Lab

in Regulation Updates

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The future of botanical nutraceuticals in the EU is likely to be shaped by factors such as increasing consumer demand for natural and plant-based products, ongoing research on the health benefits of botanicals, and regulatory developments.

For instance, the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has provided guidance on the safety assessment of botanical ingredients intended to be used as food supplements. In 2021, it gave a compendium on botanicals which assists in deciding whether to approve a botanical product.

On the one hand, the demand for plant-based products and natural ingredients is expected to grow, driven by a desire for healthier and more sustainable food options. This will likely create opportunities for botanical nutraceuticals as consumers increasingly seek products perceived as natural and healthy.
On the other hand, regulatory developments such as the new Novel Food Regulation, which imposes stricter requirements on the authorisation of new foods and ingredients, could also impact the future of botanical nutraceuticals in the EU. In addition, companies will need to ensure that their products comply with the new rules, which could limit the number of botanicals used in food supplements and functional foods.

The future of botanical nutraceuticals in the EU is likely to be shaped by a combination of consumer demand, scientific evidence, and regulatory developments, which will determine which products are approved and how they can be marketed to consumers [1].