Our mission is to find the best solutions to the challenges facing our clients, while advancing ethical sustainability and care for our planet. Our goal is to change how the food industry approaches design and innovation.Â
By aiding collaboration and accelerating development through design-based approaches, we help innovators transform their best ideas into reality. At the heart of each of our projects is some approach that helps tackle a global problem. From climate change, to sustainable energy, to healthy living, to raw materials dependency, we aim to ameliorate these problems and improve the lives of citizens across the world.
We foster growth and new career opportunities in pursuit of ethically and environmentally positive disruptions to the food industry and adjacent sectors.
Our experts work as freelance innovation consultants, offering domain expertise without the added expense and rigidity of big consulting firms. The inewtrition operating model is a unique way to leverage innovation and product development support across the food industry. We can scale our teams to meet your needs as required. With leading professionals working in intense collaboration, we can train and support scientists, incubate young companies, encourage global partnerships, and generate the innovative products and services our society needs.
Our freelance innovation consultants can use their functional and industry experience to provide a comprehensive strategy for your company without the overheads and justifications necessary for a permanent hire.
With our team, you’re not just getting one food professional, you’re gaining access to thousands of multidisciplinary experts across the globe.Â
We offer you independent, objective, flexible professionals whose skills fit precisely to your needs. This modularity and specificity means you pay less for the same expertise (or better) that any consulting firm could offer. Our innovations consultants are fast, agile, and experienced, with most if not all working on the leading edges of new product development and innovation.
As global industries become more and more competitive, and more and more constrained by ecological concerns, innovation stands out as a key differentiating factor.
The organisational processes of any company will form around the scope of their existing business. These processes grant specific optimisations – but also create an inertia that hampers any attempts to depart from them.
In short, success can sabotage innovation.
An innovation consultant helps you see a bigger picture. They’ll research the market and capture relevant data. Together, you’ll identify and explore opportunities, then develop strategies for successful deployment. An innovation consultant can help you develop new processes that work within your existing framework, allowing you to keep up, and even take the lead, within a constantly evolving market.
It’s rare for a company to have all the in-house talent needed for end-to-end innovation development. An independent consultant can offer an objective, experienced, third-party perspective. The value this contribution represents cannot be overlooked, especially when exploring new markets or pivoting a business model.
We have flexible pricing structures to suit your needs, your team, and your budget. Pricing is project dependent. To find the most cost-effective way to support you, contact us today or book a free introductory call to discuss your project and get a quote.
A typical project goes through the following steps:
When you contact us, we set up a free consultation call. This allows us to better understand your needs and how we can help.
After this call, we enter the exploration phase, where we create a customised proposal that maps out every stage of the project. At this point, if pricing hasn’t already been established, we provide a quote. We aim to meet the challenges you face within the budget you have available.
Once you agree to the proposal, we engage our consultants and start the research and development process. We can support your team on-site, or complete it ourselves off-site. We are fast, agile, and practical. With decades of industry experience, we can help you create the best possible product in the shortest possible time.
We have a standard onboarding process to establish the outlines of your project and activities, which we then expand upon and refine to meet the specific challenges you face. You are always welcome to contact us to learn more about how we can help. Any information you provide will be kept completely confidential.
Product development can be a long and arduous process, but it doesn’t have to be. With the help of a professional product development consultant, you can streamline the process and get your product to market faster. In most cases, we can break down the product development process into four main steps: initial consultation, exploration phase, implementation, and launch.
At inewtrition, all future projects start with a project discovery call. This first consultation is designed to help us understand your project’s needs, objectives, and unique challenges. It is also an opportunity to learn more about your business, your products, and your target market. This information helps us determine whether we’re a good fit for each other, and if we can provide the services you need. We don’t charge for this initial consultation, which will be carried out via video call, lasting approximately 20 minutes.
After the initial consultation, we’ll enter into the exploration phase with specific expertise from our team. We’ll gain a deeper understanding of your needs and objectives, and start to explore potential solutions. Armed with this knowledge, we begin to develop the plans and strategies that will help you achieve your goals. This phase usually lasts between two and four weeks, depending on the complexity of the problem, and takes place in consultation with you. Once we’re all satisfied that we’ve devised the best plan possible, we determine your project’s cost, timeline, and deliverables. Typically, we seek a firm commitment to a monthly budget at this point.
Once the project plan is formalised, we put our agreed-upon solutions into place and help you bring your product to market. The implementation phase can last anywhere from a few weeks to several years, depending on the size and scope of your project, regulatory frameworks, and your own internal resources.
Our planning comprehensively covers all aspects of commercialisation. We will help you launch your product and ensure it reaches your target market on time and on budget. We can then continue to provide support and advice, ensuring your product continues to be successful long after we’ve handed it over.
We’re confident you’ll be happy with the result of your project. But we also recognise that things don’t always go to plan. If you’re not satisfied with the end product we deliver, we’ll work with you until you are. Whether that involves minor changes or starting again from scratch, we’ll do whatever it takes to make sure you’re happy with the result.
Research and development projects can be unpredictable, and there may be times we have to change course to achieve the best results possible. However, we will always keep you updated on our progress and involved in decision making. That way, the end product will meet your specific needs and requirements.
It depends on the complexity of your product and the size of your team. A simple product might take just a few weeks to develop, while a more complex one could take months or even years. And, of course, the larger your team, the faster the process will typically be.
We pride ourselves on accessibility and open flow. Each of our clients is assigned an account manager, who will maintain a close relationship with the client and manage their day-to-day needs throughout the project.Â
At inewtrition, we value client relationships as much as we value quality development work. Responsiveness is vital to the way we do business. Balancing the time it takes to reply with development work is part of our system. We pride ourselves on responding to each query within 24 hours.
We can provide training and education services upon request. These can be included as part of a larger project, or as a separate proposal.
Our team can evaluate your operation and optimise your cost-breakdown structures. We can accelerate innovation projects, analyse food cost leaks, source more competitive suppliers, external partner(s), and implement controls to reduce expenditures. Our expertise in development and commercialisation at every link along the value chain has helped us decrease our clients’ project costs by up to 60%.
Yes. We can help you find the perfect co-packer, and manage successful technology transfer, new product introduction activities,and trial and production runs. We can also adjust, improve, optimise, and industrialise recipes and formulations.
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A food scientist studies the biology, chemistry, and physics of food and food components. They may also study the effects of industrial processing on food. Food scientists in the food industry develop new food products, technologies, processes, and services, and ensure the food industry’s rigorous safety and quality standards are met at all times. As subject specialists, food scientists may also work for government agencies, or in consultancy. Finally, food scientists work along every link in the value creation chain, magnifying the value created by farmers, manufacturers, and retailers.
The essential role a food scientist fulfils is to guarantee the safety and quality of the food we eat. Their secondary role is to innovate, by developing new food products, technologies, processes, and services, or by improving ones that already exist. Food scientists also carry an increasing ethical responsibility to lead on issues of sustainability and ecological balance.
What can a food science consultant help you with?
A food science consultant is an expert in their field. They will have years if not decades of experience in all aspects of food production, product development, quality assurance, and industry best practice. This depth and breadth of expertise allows them to develop new food products, services, and technologies, starting with a bare concept and ending at a successful launch. A food science consultant can create recipes and ingredients lists, find the suppliers, co-manufacturers, and co-packers you need, manage trial and production runs, outline marketing strategies, and even help with packaging. They, and we, have seen it all, and know how to get a product to market.
Is food product development a service we offer?
Yes. Food product development is one of our most specialised areas. We can deliver whatever you need.
In which countries are your services available?
Our services are available globally. While our customer focus lies in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Australia, we have also worked on projects in Asia – from India to Japan – and in South Africa.
What is design-based thinking?
Design-based thinking is the strategic problem-solving approach we employ at inewtrition. It involves empathy, creative ideation, and experimentation to create innovative yet practical solutions that meet the client’s needs.
What is the process involved in design-based thinking?
The design-based thinking process has five steps: empathise, ideate, design, prototype, and test.
Empathise: The first step involves understanding the customer’s needs and motivations through research and observation. Interviews, surveys, and market analysis, among other methods, will provide key insights that help us establish the product’s consumer-side goals.
Ideate: Any and all possible solutions are now considered. The goal is not to find a single, obvious solution, but to explore the entire space in which the problem exists – and even beyond it. Solutions are not evaluated yet. This unfocused approach is critical in moving beyond orthodoxy and finding novel, innovative answers.
Design: Next, all the solutions generated in the ideation phase are critically compared to the insights gathered from the empathise step. This ensures that the solution we devise will solve the right problems. Each solution’s flaws are uncovered, prompting us to either discard or adapt them. At every stage of this process, solutions are winnowed, strengthened, and focused. Ultimately, through exhaustive analysis and iteration, we arrive at the best solution possible.
Prototype: Regardless of whether the project deliverable is a product, technology, service, or process, we create an initial model of it to test and evaluate. This alerts us to any unforeseen problems, which will either be dealt with here, or will prompt us to return to the design step. Research and development is unpredictable at the best of times. Diligence saves money in the long term.
Test: In the final step, a fully developed prototype is tested with real users to gather feedback and insights. This feedback is used to refine and improve the solution. Again, the process is iterative, meaning it may involve going back to the start of the step, or even earlier steps if needed. The goal is to come up with a truly robust solution that innovatively meets the user’s needs and is feasible to implement, deploy, and launch.
A food scientist studies the biology, chemistry, and physics of food and food components. They may also study the effects of industrial processing on food. Food scientists in the food industry develop new food products, technologies, processes, and services, and ensure the food industry’s rigorous safety and quality standards are met at all times. As subject specialists, food scientists may also work for government agencies, or in consultancy. Finally, food scientists work along every link in the value creation chain, magnifying the value created by farmers, manufacturers, and retailers.
The essential role a food scientist fulfils is to guarantee the safety and quality of the food we eat. Their secondary role is to innovate, by developing new food products, technologies, processes, and services, or by improving ones that already exist. Food scientists also carry an increasing ethical responsibility to lead on issues of sustainability and ecological balance.
What can a food science consultant help you with?
A food science consultant is an expert in their field. They will have years if not decades of experience in all aspects of food production, product development, quality assurance, and industry best practice. This depth and breadth of expertise allows them to develop new food products, services, and technologies, starting with a bare concept and ending at a successful launch. A food science consultant can create recipes and ingredients lists, find the suppliers, co-manufacturers, and co-packers you need, manage trial and production runs, outline marketing strategies, and even help with packaging. They, and we, have seen it all, and know how to get a product to market.
Is food product development a service we offer?
Yes. Food product development is one of our most specialised areas. We can deliver whatever you need.
In which countries are your services available?
Our services are available globally. While our customer focus lies in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Australia, we have also worked on projects in Asia – from India to Japan – and in South Africa.
What is design-based thinking?
Design-based thinking is the strategic problem-solving approach we employ at inewtrition. It involves empathy, creative ideation, and experimentation to create innovative yet practical solutions that meet the client’s needs.
What is the process involved in design-based thinking?
The design-based thinking process has five steps: empathise, ideate, design, prototype, and test.
Empathise: The first step involves understanding the customer’s needs and motivations through research and observation. Interviews, surveys, and market analysis, among other methods, will provide key insights that help us establish the product’s consumer-side goals.
Ideate: Any and all possible solutions are now considered. The goal is not to find a single, obvious solution, but to explore the entire space in which the problem exists – and even beyond it. Solutions are not evaluated yet. This unfocused approach is critical in moving beyond orthodoxy and finding novel, innovative answers.
Design: Next, all the solutions generated in the ideation phase are critically compared to the insights gathered from the empathise step. This ensures that the solution we devise will solve the right problems. Each solution’s flaws are uncovered, prompting us to either discard or adapt them. At every stage of this process, solutions are winnowed, strengthened, and focused. Ultimately, through exhaustive analysis and iteration, we arrive at the best solution possible.
Prototype: Regardless of whether the project deliverable is a product, technology, service, or process, we create an initial model of it to test and evaluate. This alerts us to any unforeseen problems, which will either be dealt with here, or will prompt us to return to the design step. Research and development is unpredictable at the best of times. Diligence saves money in the long term.
Test: In the final step, a fully developed prototype is tested with real users to gather feedback and insights. This feedback is used to refine and improve the solution. Again, the process is iterative, meaning it may involve going back to the start of the step, or even earlier steps if needed. The goal is to come up with a truly robust solution that innovatively meets the user’s needs and is feasible to implement, deploy, and launch.
The essential role a food scientist fulfils is to guarantee the safety and quality of the food we eat. Their secondary role is to innovate, by developing new food products, technologies, processes, and services, or by improving ones that already exist. Food scientists also carry an increasing ethical responsibility to lead on issues of sustainability and ecological balance.
Yes. We can provide interim support while you select permanent positions within your operation.
A food science consultant is an expert in their field. They will have years if not decades of experience in all aspects of food production, product development, quality assurance, and industry best practice. This depth and breadth of expertise allows them to develop new food products, services, and technologies, starting with a bare concept and ending at a successful launch. A food science consultant can create recipes and ingredients lists, find the suppliers, co-manufacturers, and co-packers you need, manage trial and production runs, outline marketing strategies, and even help with packaging. They, and we, have seen it all, and know how to get a product to market.
Yes. Food product development is one of our most specialised areas. We can deliver whatever you need.
Our services are available globally. While our customer focus lies in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Australia, we have also worked on projects in Asia – from India to Japan – and in South Africa.
Design-based thinking is the strategic problem-solving approach we employ at inewtrition. It involves empathy, creative ideation, and experimentation to create innovative yet practical solutions that meet the client’s needs.
The design-based thinking process has five steps: empathise, ideate, design, prototype, and test.
Empathise: The first step involves understanding the customer’s needs and motivations through research and observation. Interviews, surveys, and market analysis, among other methods, will provide key insights that help us establish the product’s consumer-side goals.
Ideate: Any and all possible solutions are now considered. The goal is not to find a single, obvious solution, but to explore the entire space in which the problem exists – and even beyond it. Solutions are not evaluated yet. This unfocused approach is critical in moving beyond orthodoxy and finding novel, innovative answers.
Design: Next, all the solutions generated in the ideation phase are critically compared to the insights gathered from the empathise step. This ensures that the solution we devise will solve the right problems. Each solution’s flaws are uncovered, prompting us to either discard or adapt them. At every stage of this process, solutions are winnowed, strengthened, and focused. Ultimately, through exhaustive analysis and iteration, we arrive at the best solution possible.
Prototype: Regardless of whether the project deliverable is a product, technology, service, or process, we create an initial model of it to test and evaluate. This alerts us to any unforeseen problems, which will either be dealt with here, or will prompt us to return to the design step. Research and development is unpredictable at the best of times. Diligence saves money in the long term.
Test: In the final step, a fully developed prototype is tested with real users to gather feedback and insights. This feedback is used to refine and improve the solution. Again, the process is iterative, meaning it may involve going back to the start of the step, or even earlier steps if needed. The goal is to come up with a truly robust solution that innovatively meets the user’s needs and is feasible to implement, deploy, and launch.