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New Food Products Development

Food Technology · Level 6  ·  7 Chapters

Compiled by: Collins Okoth

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What New Food Products Development covers

In this unit, you will be able to take a new food product idea from concept to prototype, confidently navigating each step of the development process. By mastering market research, feasibility studies, resource planning, and hands-on production, you'll learn how to create, analyse, and refine innovative products that meet industry standards. You'll gain the skills to turn inspiration into a tangible, market-ready food product, making you a valuable asset in any food manufacturing team.

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Careers after New Food Products Development

In Kenya, the ability to develop new food products is a valuable skill that opens doors to diverse and dynamic career paths. Whether you dream of working in established companies or starting your own venture, mastering this unit equips you to innovate and meet Kenya’s growing demand for quality and unique food products.

  • Jua Kali Food Entrepreneurs: Many Kenyans thrive in the informal sector by creating new snacks, beverages, or packaged foods that cater to local tastes and market trends. Your skills will help you design products that stand out, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Agribusiness and Agro-processing Firms: Companies like KTDA (Kenya Tea Development Agency) and local fruit processing factories seek professionals who can develop value-added products from raw agricultural produce, increasing profitability and supporting farmers.
  • Hospitality and Tourism Industry: Hotels, lodges, and restaurants in Nairobi, Mombasa, and beyond need innovative food products to attract guests. Your ability to develop unique menus and food items can lead to roles in product development, quality assurance, or entrepreneurship.
  • Large-Scale Food Manufacturers: Organizations such as Brookside Dairy, Kenchic, and Bidco Africa invest in new product development to stay competitive. Skilled professionals are needed to conduct feasibility studies, manage resources, and ensure smooth production processes.
  • County Governments and Public Sector: County governments often support food innovation hubs and agribusiness initiatives that encourage local economic development. Your expertise can contribute to community projects or public-private partnerships aimed at enhancing food security and nutrition.

By mastering new food product development, you position yourself as a creative problem-solver and a key player in Kenya’s vibrant food industry. This skill not only increases your employability but also empowers you to start your own business, improving your livelihood and contributing to Kenya’s economic growth. Keep pushing forward—your innovative ideas can transform the way Kenyans eat and live!

Chapters

1
Generate new food product ideas
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2
Conduct new product feasibility studies
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3
Produce new food product Prototype
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4
Analyse product prototype
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5
Conduct new food product test
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6
Introduce new product
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7
Conduct competitor product analysis
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What New Food Products Development covers: 30 main topics in 7 chapters

1. Generate new food product ideas

  1. 1.1 Idea sources
  2. 1.2 Idea generation (ideation)
  3. 1.3 Idea screening
  4. 1.4 Concept development

2. Conduct new product feasibility studies

  1. 2.1 Research methodology
  2. 2.2 Development of new product feasibility study strategy
  3. 2.3 Identification of new product development resources
  4. 2.4 Budgeting and resource mobilization
  5. 2.5 Conducting new product feasibility studies
  6. 2.6 Preparation and presentation of feasibility study report

3. Produce new food product Prototype

  1. 3.1 Development of product prototype quality characteristics
  2. 3.2 Product prototype formulation methods
  3. 3.3 Designing new product prototype processing procedure
  4. 3.4 Acquisition of resources for prototype development
  5. 3.5 Product prototype development
  6. 3.6 Documentation of development

4. Analyse product prototype

  1. 4.1 Sampling of the new product prototype
  2. 4.2 Analysis of the new product prototype
  3. 4.3 Sensory evaluation
  4. 4.4 Laboratory analysis
  5. 4.5 Reworking (reformulation) of the prototype

5. Conduct new food product test

  1. 5.1 Sampling of the new product
  2. 5.2 New product prototype laboratory tests
  3. 5.3 New product legal and statutory requirements (Standards)
  4. 5.4 Product packaging requirements
  5. 5.5 Documentation of the new product

6. Introduce new product

  1. 6.1 Registration and patenting of new product
  2. 6.2 Parameters to be tested

7. Conduct competitor product analysis

  1. 7.1 Competing products analysis
  2. 7.2 Consumer feedback analysis

Practise this unit

The practical 71 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 71 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Past papers & answers 6 Real CDACC papers for this unit, free to download Exam-style questions 98 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 230 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 181 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 56 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 29 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 1,169 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 6 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 120 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 72 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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