Food Product Innovation and Quality
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore market trends, consumer preferences, food composition, product innovation and process evaluation to understand practical approaches to food innovation within the global food industry.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln


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Understand product innovation in the global food industry
Demonstrate understanding of how product innovation takes place within the global food sector, including new development processes and industry drivers.

Team Collaboration
Work within a team to apply knowledge and skills to food product development projects.

Leadership and Problem Solving
Show leadership qualities and problem-solving abilities relevant to food industry projects.
What You're Signing Up For
An exploration of market trends, consumer preferences, food composition, product innovation and process evaluation. These concepts blend to create understanding of practical approaches to food innovation within the global food industry. The course provides a foundation for understanding how new food products are conceived, developed, and evaluated for quality in contemporary markets.
Course Content
- Market trends analysis
- Consumer preferences in food
- Food composition
- Product innovation methodologies
- Process evaluation in food production
- Team-based product development
- Leadership and problem solving in food industry
- Relevance of food science and marketing in industry
What you need to know first
Processing Food for Consumers (FOOD-201)

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Food Industry
Hospitality
Product Development

Future employment opportunities might be
Food product developer
Food industry team leader
Food process evaluator
Market/consumer insights analyst in food sector


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