Transform Your Menu or Product Line with Research & Development from the CIA

Research and development is vital to every facet of the foodservice industry, from new product manufacturing to menu item development. R&D services at The Culinary Institute of America combine the culinary arts and food science with the disciplines of recipe development, flavor development, labeling regulations, application of thermal processing, and requirements for manufacturing production. We have experience in both consumer and foodservice applications, and can assist your company with virtually any research and development need.

Foodservice & Retail Operators – Find out how menu item development, R&D Process Collaboration, and the MenuMasters Center for Menu Research and Development can help improve your menu or product line
Foodservice Manufacturers – Make the most of CIA's R&D offerings through distance learning courses, product applications, product testing & evaluation, and key custom programs
Retail Manufacturers – Secure a solid position in the foodservice retail industry with new product applications

Foodservice & Retail Operators often need guidance when creating new items or enhancing pre-existing offerings. That's why numerous companies seek the expertise of the CIA's R&D department. We offer several resources to assist in meeting the current trends and expectations of today's consumer. See why our focus on flavor, quality, value and customer appeal leads to successful menu and product lines.

Distance Learning Courses – Receive the most current and convenient form of R&D education with the CIA's MenuMasters Center for Menu Research and Development
Menu Item Development – Gain an "edge" on the competition with innovative and profitable menu items
R&D Process Collaboration – Create an exclusive, market-ready product that matches your organization's needs

Foodservice Manufacturers can receive valuable information and feedback from the R&D department at the CIA. Our professionals demonstrate how to utilize pre-existing products by showcasing various applications; test a product's quality standards and usability factor; and provide helpful critiques based upon research findings and consumer reactions. Learn how your current offerings and proposed products measure up to the competition.

Distance Learning Courses – Receive the most current and convenient form of R&D education with the CIA's MenuMasters Center for Menu Research and Development
Product Applications – Expand your product usage with new product applications developed by the CIA R&D department
Product Testing & Evaluation – Add substantial credibility to your product line with the CIA's Product Testing & Evaluation process

Retail Manufacturers are always looking for ways to improve upon their current products and develop new and unique items. Through the use of focus groups and ideation sessions, the CIA's R&D department can determine the viability, or future success, of consumer products. Let us take your ideas, combine them with our findings, and use them to further enhance or build upon your product line.

Product Applications – Expand your product usage with new product applications developed by the CIA R&D department