Industry professionals in Food & Beverage partner with Nerac Analysts for urgent research needs and long-term, strategic assessments of technologies, competitors and markets. Nerac Analysts are also available for select projects that require on-site participation at a client’s facility.
 
Clients work with Nerac Analysts in the following key areas:
 
Product Development & Quality

• Evaluate flavor, ingredient, packaging & formulation alternatives
• Explore options for reducing ingredient costs and locating vendors
• Identify solutions for product quality and shelf life problems

Process Development

• Optimize process design, operations, test runs and troubleshooting
• Expedite equipment selection, design and evaluation
• Conduct feasibility studies for new initiatives

Regulatory

• Evaluate compliance needs for material & packaging, nutritional labeling, GRAS qualifications and product claims
• Construct initiatives for HACCP planning

Competitive & Market Intelligence

• Evaluate and monitor key trends and technologies
• Uncover likely business strategies and R&D initiatives
• Explore key market opportunities
• Assess consumer preferences