We share our expertise in both product development and research & development processes, through advice, coaching, execution, implementation and upscaling. Insourcing and coaching of internal staff are also part of our services.
From a creative idea to a product
From creative ideas to saleable products, including support with the switch from small-scale to industrial production. Nothing is impossible.
AMNorman supports your process from A to Z.
The advantages:
- Faster time to market.
- Complete transparency through consultation with the people responsible internally.
- A senior expert on board for a set period, bringing structure to the process.
- External people involved to test and refine the idea, increasing the chances of success.
- Access to a broad supplier network for optimal, cost-efficient choices.
Research & Development
R&D stands for research and development. In this phase, you search creatively and methodically for the ideal composition of a product. This is where AMNorman provides support and advice.
Advice on product development
Are your recipes still in line with current trends and the latest developments? Are there cheaper alternatives? We will find out for you!
Our Normanists are ready:
- To carry out a full screening of your recipes and look for alternatives (better price, clean label and/or nutritional improvements).
- To give independent advice on the choice of ingredients and recipes.
Do you have a product that could be used as an ingredient in other products, and are you looking for a concept to attract new customers?
Our Normanists will think along with you and look for opportunities to attract potential customers. They take care of the prototyping and draw on their wide network in the food industry to roll out your concept.
Launching a new product on the market
We know everything about scaling up delicious test-kitchen products to industrial production.
- Our Normanists are specialists in food industry production processes, which allows them to correctly assess the impact of upscaling on your product. This makes it easier to make the right choices about equipment and installations.
- They also use their functional and technical knowledge of ingredients to guarantee a stable and safe product. Food safety, stability and proportions on a small scale are not at all comparable to those at industrial scale.
Insourcing of employees
The temporary absence of your product developer or R&D manager does not have to interrupt product development. You can guarantee continuity by bringing in a Normanist.
The advantages:
- Normanists are flexible and adapt quickly.
- They have broad experience and can be deployed smoothly in any business environment.
- They are always up to date on the latest trends and developments in the food industry.
- They work in a very project-based way, which can inspire your internal staff and help boost efficiency and productivity.
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Frequently asked questions about product development
How does AMNorman help with product development?
We support the entire journey from idea to product: with advice, training, execution, implementation and upscaling. Insourcing and training your in-house staff are also part of it.
Can you screen our existing recipes?
Yes. Our Normanists carry out a full screening of your recipes and look for possible alternatives: more cost-effective, clean label and/or nutritionally improved. They also give independent advice on the choice of ingredients and recipes.
What should you consider when scaling up to industrial production?
Food safety, stability and ratios on a small scale are not comparable to those at industrial level. Our Normanists assess the impact of upscaling on your product, so you can make the right choices in equipment and installations. With their functional and technical ingredient knowledge, they ensure a stable and safe product.
What if our product developer or R&D manager is (temporarily) absent?
Through insourcing, you bring in a Normanist who safeguards the continuity of product development. Normanists are flexible, have broad experience and work in a project-based way.
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