QSR Innovations is a food & beverage consulting company specializing in food science and the product innovation process for start-ups and established companies, CPG and food service. We collaborate with our clients in the development of product /menu strategy and commercialization of new products. Through our customized approach, clients achieve new products specific to their brand goals, ready to launch to market. We also provide technical support in food safety/QA systems, nutrition and regulatory labeling, and food science problem-solving. Specialized expertise can be brought in for any type of project using our network of professional partners.
Services offered
- Concept development
- Leading edge product and menu strategy incorporating the latest in consumer & marketplace trends, food technology, flavor chemistry, nutrition, and culinary
- Product Development
- Foods including bars, cookies, dairy/non-dairy desserts, bakery, flatbreads
- Gluten free, plant based formulation
- Beverages including juices, soft drinks, teas & coffee, mixers, spirits and wine
- Flavors specializing in beverage, bakery, confectionary, syrups and dairy applications
- Packaging and label development
- Process Development/Commercialization
- Bar forming
- Aseptic, hot fill, dairy processing, baking
- Co-packer sourcing
- Scale-up of new products to full production
- Ingredient sourcing, specifications, shelf life testing
- Food Service
- Menu/recipe development, ingredient development, in-restaurant procedures and implementation
- Continuous improvement
- Product quality improvement
- Margin improvement/cost reduction
- Food Safety/Quality Assurance
- Creation of policies and procedures specific to client
- Writing of ingredient and finished product specifications
- Audit preparation and compliance – Work with personnel to train
- Analytical testing and shelf-life procedures – microbiological, sensory
- Regulatory/Nutrition/Certifications
- Provide guidance on regulatory and nutrition requirements for labeling and marketing communication
- Preparation of nutrition labels for consumer package goods and foodservice prepared items
- Experienced in certifications for Organic, Non GMO, Gluten free, Kosher
- CPG Market Launch
- Provide financial analysis for product launch and sales plan
- Utilize market contacts to introduce item to potential buyers
Consulting successes
- Developed protein bar, chia bar
- Developed line of 3 bars and 3 cookies, free from gluten, dairy, eggs
- Development and launch of gluten free tortillas in retail markets
- Development and launch of Vegan Frozen Yogurt shop
- Consulting retainer for Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
- Developed and launched line of Organic Juices for Safeway
- Organic fruit juices fortified with antioxidants and superfruits such as Acai and Goji
- All-natural Cocktail Mixers; Costco brand Margarita Mixer
- Ready to drink coffee, tea and frozen cappuccino type beverages
- New menu concepts for casual dining and quick service restaurants
Education
MSc. Food Science, Univ of Maryland
MBA Strategic Planning, USC
BA Biology, Johns Hopkins
Jobs
Jack in the Box Director of Menu Innovation
Taco Bell Director of New Product Development
Baskin Robbins Director of Product Development
Please contact:
Jim Broussalian
jim@QSRinnovations.com
858-431-9567
