Launching a new F&B product into the market is a race. F&B companies race against time, manage costs, and most importantly, guess the ever-changing market tastes. Every second of delay means a lost opportunity. Amidst this pressure, the research and development (R&D) process often becomes the biggest challenge. The internal R&D process can be very long. An F&B company’s team must go through a lot of trial and error, from finding ideas, testing dozens of formulations, to finding that one flavor that is truly “just right.” This process not only takes time but also consumes a lot of cost and energy. So, is there a smarter, more efficient way? Let’s work together with the Falmont Flavors‘ flavorist team.
We Are Your F&B Company’s R&D Partner
At Falmont Flavors, we are changing the paradigm. We are your F&B company’s external R&D partner. We believe that collaboration from the very beginning is the key to success. Our flavorist team gets involved from the earliest stage. We strive to understand your product’s goals, its target market, and the brand identity you want to build.
Our process is integrated, proactive, and efficient. We work alongside your F&B company’s team at every step, ensuring every decision is based on data, expertise, and a deep understanding of the market.
Our Four-Stage Collaborative Process
To ensure transparency and maximum results, we implement a structured collaborative process in four stages:
- Stage 1: Ideation & Initial Consultation This is the foundation phase. The F&B company shares its product vision and concept. Our team will provide input based on the latest global and local flavor trends. We will discuss to determine the most suitable flavor, aroma, and texture profile for your company’s goals.
- Stage 2: Development & Sampling Once the concept is agreed upon, our flavorist team will start working in the lab. With expertise and access to thousands of raw materials, we will develop several initial flavor samples.
- Stage 3: Product Application Services A flavor that tastes great in the lab may not be perfect when applied. At this stage, we will test the flavor sample directly in your F&B product’s base (beverage, bread dough, powder seasoning, etc.). We ensure the taste remains stable and optimal after going through the production process.
- Stage 4: Final Adjustments & Finalization Based on the application test results and feedback from your F&B company’s team, we will make final adjustments. Perhaps it needs to be a bit sweeter, more sour, or have a stronger aroma. This iterative process continues until we find the one perfect flavor formula.
Benefits for Your Business and F&B Company’s R&D Team
Collaborating with our flavorist team provides significant advantages, freeing up your F&B company’s internal team to focus on other aspects.
- Significant Cost Efficiency: Reducing the trial and error cycle means reducing waste of raw materials and work time. A faster process also means your F&B product generates revenue more quickly.
- Lowering the Risk of Product Failure: With our expertise, the likelihood of a product being rejected by the market due to an unsuitable taste becomes much smaller. Your F&B company can launch products with a higher level of confidence.
- Richer Innovation: We bring an outside perspective and insights into global trends. We can suggest unique flavor combinations that your F&B company’s team may have never considered.
Falmont Flavors: Your Flavor Innovation Accelerator in Asia
In the fast-moving Asian market, innovation is the breath of life. Don’t let a slow R&D process hinder your F&B business’s growth. Falmont Flavors is here as a strategic partner ready to be your F&B company’s innovation accelerator. Our flavorist team is a combination of artists and scientists dedicated to the success of your F&B product. We understand the Asian market and have the resources to realize even the most ambitious ideas.
Contact us today. Let’s discuss your next product project and see how we can help you win the race to market.