When NPD takes up all the time but existing products ensure stability

With approved alternative ingredients in existing recipes, you can secure your supply and focus on new products at the same time – without compromising on operations.

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NPD dominates – but existing products keep operations stable

In many companies, work on new products takes up most of the time – both in the development department and in the commercial part of the business. New concepts often get all the attention, and resources are allocated accordingly.

But optimising existing products and recipes (also known as EPD) is just as crucial to the strength of the business.

When alternative ingredients are approved for existing recipes, you are better equipped to deal with price increases, delivery problems or market changes. It is a strategic investment in stability that provides peace of mind and resources throughout the business.

Inspiration, professional sparring and cross-functional collaboration

We help development teams find and prepare alternative ingredients that fit both the product requirements, the company's strategy and the commercial framework.

From documentation requirements to testing, we ensure that work on existing recipes can be carried out in a structured and efficient manner – without slowing down NPD projects.

When optimising existing recipes is a priority, it requires collaboration between development, purchasing and quality. This may involve the ingredients themselves, but we also often see that blends or repackaging can be part of the solution.

We support the process by:

Identifying ingredients with a high risk of delivery problems.
Finding alternatives through our partner network that match both quality and price.
Assessing opportunities for optimisation through blends or repackaging.
Preparing documentation so that the quality department can test and approve without unnecessary delays.

Strengthened supply security in practice

With approved alternatives in place, you can react quickly when the market changes. This gives the purchasing department freedom of action, reduces the risk of urgent approval processes and ensures that NPD is not compromised by operational problems.

Do you want to turn your EPD efforts into strength?

Let's talk about how we can work together to make sure you're ready when you need a solution.

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