Why Choose Guires'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. Guires 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 Guires 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.

Regulation Updates

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05 Aug

What novel food products have recently been approved by the EU?

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The EU regulation 2015/2283 amended the previous regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and repealed (EC) No 258/97, authorising some novel food for use. Many food products that were not recommended for...

_Regulations for Botanical nutraceuticals and food supplements in the EU (1)

29 Jul

EU Regulations Concerning Food Supplements and Botanical Nutraceuticals

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The EU Regulations for Botanical Nutraceuticals and Food Supplements Botanicals are considered a food or food supplement in the European Union (EU) and fall under the EU's Novel Food Regulation. They...

21 Jul

EU Regulation: Mutual Recognition of Botanical Nutraceuticals

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The regulation (EU) 2019/515 deals with the concept of mutual recognition, a fundamental principle in the EU single market, which allows products legally marketed in one EU country to be...

15 Jul

The EU Regulation for the Determination of Quality of Botanical Ingredients

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The EU Regulation for the Determination of Quality of Botanical Ingredients The quality of botanical nutraceuticals is subject to regulatory controls in the EU. The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) sets standards...

10 Jul

EU Regulations for Functional Foods from Botanical Sources

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fortified and functional foods derived from botanical sources are classified as novel foods in the EU. Before being authorised, they must pass a stringent safety evaluation by the European Food...

01 Jul

How does Saudi Arabia ensure the quality of food and health products?

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is the regulatory agency in Saudi Arabia responsible for ensuring the effectiveness, quality, and safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and other health...

22 Jun

The Role of the Precautionary Principle on Botanical Nutraceuticals in the EU

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The regulatory authorities are concerned about the safety of botanical nutraceuticals in the EU market. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is a regulatory body which conducts tests to assess...

16 Jun

The procedure for Article 8 submission for fortified food in EU

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fortified food consists of food with added vitamins and minerals, that aim to fulfil the nutritional requirements. Examples of fortified food include folate fortified foods, zinc fortified foods, vitamin D...

07 Jun

Health Claims on the Efficacy of Botanicals in the EU

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Health Claims on the Efficacy of Botanicals in the EU In the European Union, health claims on botanical nutraceuticals are strictly regulated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) under Regulation...

03 Jun

How is Functional Food regulated in Saudi Arabia?

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1680241377934{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]How is Functional Food regulated in Saudi Arabia? The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) oversees functional food regulations in Saudi Arabia. The SFDA is responsible for regulating and monitoring all...