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.

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What is OPSS in the UK?

OPSS stands for the Office for Product Safety and Standards in the UK. It is a government agency responsible for regulating and enforcing product safety laws, including those related to consumer products, such as cosmetics, electrical goods, and toys. The office was established in 2018 as part of the UK government’s efforts to strengthen product safety laws and protect consumers from unsafe products.

The responsibilities of the OPSS include conducting research, developing policy, providing guidance and support to businesses, and working with trading standards and other enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with product safety regulations. The OPSS also has the authority to take enforcement action against businesses that fail to comply with product safety laws, including the power to issue recalls and fines.

Overall, the OPSS plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of products sold in the UK market and protecting consumers from harm.