New Product Development (NPD) Food Course

Next batch: Starting from second week of January

Details: 

This 4-week online theory-based course is designed for food enthusiasts and professionals keen on mastering New Product Development (NPD). Participants will explore various aspects of NPD, including idea generation, market research, formulations and evaluation, product specifications, feasibility studies (technical, financial, and operational), process development, internal testing, and market testing. The course will teach how to design and develop new food products, conduct thorough market research, ensure safety through HACCP, and evaluate microbiological and physicochemical properties. Additionally, it covers the business aspects of NPD, such as costing and finance, providing a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and practical sides of bringing new products to market. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion via email.

• Total number of Sessions: 8 sessions
• Session Duration: 1 hour each
• Session Days: 2 sessions per week between Monday to Friday
• Session Timings: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm IST
• Mode: Online (via Google Meet)

Topics covered:

• Aspects of New Food Product Development 
• Idea Generation 
• Market Research 
• Formulations & Evaluation 
• Product Specifications 
• Feasibility Study (Technical, Financial & Operational)
• Process Development 
• Internal Testing
• Sampling and Market Testing

What you learn:

• What is NPD?
• How to design and develop a product 
• Conducting market research 
• HACCP
• Product testing & evaluation 
• Microbiological and Physicochemical properties in NPD
• Business aspects in NPD
• Costing & Finance in NPD

Benefits:

• Better job opportunities
• Significant exposure to the new food product development
• Better knowledge of various NPD aspects
• Business and Finance Knowledge 
• A fantastic addition to your resume/CV as experience 

Eligibility:

Any food or food science enthusiast with a basic knowledge of food can apply

After successful completion of the internship, the intern will be awarded a certificate.