To understand how to develop a new product using logical process
stages, team approach method, project management, techniques for
development process, including brainstorming, focus group, 
optimization, up-scaling, shelf life/stability testing, product
acceptance, nutritional labeling, and HACCP system, innovation
protection, target market identification and testing, and 
ingredient technology.  Critical thinking and problem solving
will be emphasized.  Students will be using updated techniques 
learned in the course to develop a new product.

Status of new food products developed from food industry

Basic stages for new food product development process

Idea generation and screening for better idea

Using team approach technique for new product development

Establishment of a new project -- mission statement, objectives,
constraints, resources

Management of a new product development project -- definition,
planning, implementation and evaluation

Gantt chart as a scheduling technique 

Focus group technique used for meeting consumer's need

Optimization technique used for experimental design in product
development

Sensory evaluation technique used for product acceptability

Up-scaling technique used for product development process

Shelf life and stability testing techniques for new products
developed

Using software to establish nutritional labeling for new
food products

Using software to build a HACCP plan for new food products

Functionality of food components as key for developing a new
food product

Ingredient technology -- function and selection of ingredients
for formulation

Trend of new product development as affected by the dietary 
guidelines and nutritional promotion

Protection of innovations: copyrights, patents, trademarks, and
trade secrets

Target consumers identification and testing for a successful new
product

Case studies: retail food product industry, foodservice 
industry, ingredient industry and food packaging industry

Project paper:  developing a project for new food product
development and management

Students are responsible for maintaining and adhering to the 
strictest standards of honesty and integrity in every aspect of 
their lives.  Honesty in academic matters is a large part of 
this obligation.  Specific regulations governing student 
academic conduct are contained in the "UGA Student Handbook," 
and these should be read to avoid any misunderstanding.