Food Product Development:Art, Science and Success

Taste, texture, and stability are key to great New Product Development (NPD).

Boost your NPD skills with this in-depth training on food ingredients.

Learn about thickeners, gelling agents, sweeteners, and flavors.

Discover how they work in beverages, dairy, soups, sauces, dressings, pet food, and more. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to get insights from industry experts and discover new ways to innovate in food.

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Thickeners and Gelling Agents in Food Product Development Workshop

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Workshop Highlights

Join us for a full day of workshop on hydrocolloids and their food applications.

Here is a quick look at the program highlights:

Beverages Deep Dive:

Each workshop spotlights a key segment, and this session centers on beverages. Industry experts will explore critical ingredients for successful beverage formulations, focusing on:

  • Flavors
  • Sweeteners
  • Texturizers

Whether you’re creating ready-to-drink coffee or tea, energy drinks, dairy or plant-based beverages, or meal replacements, this session provides essential insights for beverage innovation.

Thickeners and Gelling Agents Basics:

Gain foundational knowledge on hydrocolloids, natural and clean-label ingredients. This session covers:

  • Structure-function relationships in starches and gums
  • Maximizing functional ingredient performance

Thickeners and Gelling Agent Applications – Art Meets Science:

Discover the practical applications of hydrocolloids across diverse food categories, including pet food, soups, sauces, and dairy. Learn how to:

  • Use gums and starches to enhance texture and stability
  • Select the best hydrocolloids for your applications
  • Leverage synergies and combinations to create consumer-winning products

Market Trends:

Examine the latest trends in food applications, with insights into the past five years and emerging opportunities.

Networking Opportunities:

Connect with industry experts and peers in open discussions and networking breaks.

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