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Articles Tagged with ''food research & development''

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General Mills Breaks Ground on $54M Expansion of Innovation Hub

The James Ford Bell Technical Center will gain a new two-story pilot plant wing, boosting R&D space by 20% and reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term growth and breakthrough product development
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
August 27, 2025

The expansion will provide flexible spaces to accelerate research and innovation across the company’s business units, offering greater flexibility to meet evolving demands and providing more space for both core growth and new business initiatives.


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AIDP Expands Research & Development Department

Company makes key promotions and new hires to strengthen commitment to delivering high-quality, scientifically supported products
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 11, 2024

he strategic growth in R&D reflects long-term vision for healthy longevity and wellness through research-driven product development, underscoring a mission to lead in the supplement and functional food & beverage markets.


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R&D Strategy: Seeing the Complete Picture

Trends can be puzzling--the right analysis can guide new product development
Suzy Badaracco
Suzy Badaracco
October 3, 2024

Whether you are a retail store, manufacturer, ingredient supplier, or a foodservice operator looking to capitalize on the next food or beverage trend, having relevant data allows you to make better decisions that affect your bottom line.


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International Dairy Queen Hires New Research and Development Executive

Jane Friedrich joins International Dairy Queen to lead research and development
April 25, 2024

Prior to joining IDQ, Friedrich spent more than 20 years at Cargill where she held roles in research; development; innovation of proteins, snacks, beverages, confectionary and bread products; ingredient chemistry; nutrition; and food safety research.


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Mars Opens Snacking Research and Development Hub in Chicago

The new 44,000sq-ft state-of-the-art facility builds on Mars' 100-year pedigree of innovation
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 19, 2024

As Mars looks to double its Snacking business in the next decade, the new facility will give Mars' 300 R&D Associates in Chicago runway to create and refine new products for the company's multi-billion-dollar snacking portfolio before they are scaled at large around the globe.


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Unilever Cloud Migration to Accelerate R&D Capabilities

With the new platform, Unilever will be able to boost product launches, enhance customer service and improve operational efficiency
April 3, 2023

Accenture and Microsoft, together with their joint venture, Avanade, worked closely with Unilever to deliver the transformation in just 18 months with minimal disruption to business operations. 


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Utah State University Wins Dairy Product Competition

The university team took top honors for its successful upcycling of acid whey byproduct
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
December 1, 2022

There’s a well-known phrase about the “gift that keeps on giving.” But here’s an interesting twist with a win—that presents still more winning upcycled ingredient ideas for new product developers.


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Dawn Foods Names New R&D Leadership

Adam Pawlick to become vice president of research & development, North America
March 18, 2022

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.


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Kraft Heinz Names New R&D Leadership

The company will combine businesses to form North America Zone
December 9, 2021
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Mafco Opens New R&D Facility

Mafco's new category-specific Magna-Brands™ product line provides highly effective and customizable taste and mouthfeel solutions
November 18, 2021

The new facility is officially open for business, and the Mafco technical and commercial teams look forward to hosting visitors and engaging with customers to support creative projects focused on taste and mouthfeel perfection.


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