Seeking whole fruit and vegetable shelf-life extension edible coatings formulation expertise

  • CPL Business Development Consultants
  • From United Kingdom
  • Responsive
  • Project Size Range : 0 - 50,000 €
  • Deadline completed
    The submission process for new proposals is closed. Proposals submitted before the deadline will follow the standard evaluation process.

Desired outcome

I am looking for a consultant with formulation expertise in, and regulatory knowledge of, edible food coatings for shelf-life extension of whole fruits and vegetables. The consultant will assist in reformulating a shelf-life extension product and may also assist in adding line-extensions to the product range.

Details of the Innovation Need

Formulation expertise for whole fruit edible food coating products is important along with a knowledge of what can be used in these products in major markets (e.g. US and Europe) from a regulatory perspective.

Preferentially a knowledge of the major types of coatings, e.g. gas barriers, water barriers, lipid barriers & antimicrobials. Applications may include fruits such as as apple, avocado, banana, cherry plum, lime, melons, papaya, pears & pineapple etc.

The aim will be to reformulate and improve an existing product. The work will be done on a project basis, the terms of which will be discussed with the expert or team once selected.

Requirements

  • formulation expertise
  • regulatory undertanding
  • whole fruit and vegetable experience

Related Keywords

  • Agrofood Industry
  • Food quality and safety
  • Food Microbiology / Toxicology / Quality Control
  • post harvest

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