At CIFT, food product development services are a core offering we provide to food and beverage manufacturers across Ohio. From turnkey formulation and line extensions to ingredient sourcing and contract manufacturer procurement, our team helps businesses grow with tailored support.
Recently, our Product Development Team worked with a regional spice company looking to expand their contract manufacturing business. The opportunity? Their current customer was interested in transferring multiple products from a competitor—but the formulas were owned by the previous contractor.
Although this spice company had previously only worked with our engineering team, they were aware of CIFT’s reputation for food product development expertise. They engaged our team to re-develop a formula that matched the existing product without using the competitor’s IP.
Working closely with strategic external partners, our team successfully replicated the flavor and quality to meet the end customer’s high standards. As a result, the spice manufacturer secured the business—transforming the buyer into their largest contract client.
Key Outcomes:
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- Developed new product formula from scratch
- Matched flavor and quality to strict end-user standards
- Helped client win significant new contract business
If you’re a food processor looking to expand your product line, optimize a formulation, or explore new revenue streams through co-manufacturing, our food product development services can help.
Learn more about our food processing support