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Research & Development
SunOpta's research and development team works with you to develop superior products and ingredients that fit your requirements. Comprised of agronomists, food scientists, flavor chemists, dieticians, process engineers, and quality control specialists, our R&D team provides extensive knowledge and expertise. These professionals can work with you to select the best ingredients for your application, customize an ingredient for your specific needs, and develop products to your exact specifications.
Select the Best Ingredient
Different products require different ingredients based on several factors, which include flavor, mouthfeel, processing conditions and desired shelf-life. Our professionals can help select the best ingredient in terms of functionality and cost for your specific application.
- Custom Ingredients
Can’t find the ingredient you need on the market? We can help. Our professional R&D team combined with our extensive processing capabilities can assist you in developing the product and process specifications for your custom ingredient.
- Product Formulation
We use the highest-quality ingredients to develop products that will meet your specific performance requirements. The SunOpta R&D team is constantly working to develop new and exciting applications with novel ingredients and flavor systems.
Technical Services
SunOpta’s research and development team is available to help you bring your product to market as fast as possible. Throughout the product development cycle, our professionals can work independently or in conjunction with your staff to tailor-make your product in a timely fashion.
Quality Control
SunOpta adheres to the highest level of quality control through programs including AIB, MCIA, HACCP, Organic (QAI), and Specialty (Kosher, IP Handling). Through our Identity Preserved (IP) program, we guarantee traceability in order to promote goodness from the ground up. To read more about our quality programs, click here.
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