NPD Professional

NPD Consultant

As a Development Chef and NPD manager I have extensive experience across the full concept to launch critical path. I have developed and launched own label and branded products for both national and international clients across numerous categories - including exporting products to both Europe and the Middle East

WHAT I OFFER:

Internal and External Client Facing Presentations

  • Experienced communicator with internal and external clients

  • Meetings are focussed, efficient, action led and thought provoking

  • Team work is vital to ensure the highest quality finished product

Concept to Launch Product Development

  • Experience across numerous categories - Ready Meals, Food to Go, Dips, Handmade Snacks, Long Life Sauces & Condiments

  • Clients include Bakkavor, Panesar Foods, The Compleat Food Group, Griffiths Food, All About Food, The Flava People

  • Own Label Products include Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Asda, Aldi, Lidl

  • Branded Products include Nando’s, Red’s BBQ, Al Fez, Wahaca, KFC

Critical Path and Development Process Streamlining

  • In line with internal, external and BRC requirements

Innovation and Inspiration Lunches & Presentations

  • Current and Upcoming Trends

  • Ingredient Showcasing

  • Innovation & Creative Thinking

“Good product development starts with a great idea but has to be followed through with meticulous planning, co-ordination, teamwork and a relentless motivation to launch the best possible product. It’s a fine balancing act between a huge number of constantly changing factors”