Food Startup Roadmap: The 7 Stages from Idea to Product Launch Infographic

Bringing food and beverage ideas to market takes more than creativity—it demands technical expertise, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The National Food Lab, part of the Eurofins network, combines science and industry experience to turn concepts into successful, market-ready products. This roadmap highlights the seven stages from idea to product launch.
STAGE 1: Spark — Defining a Viable Concept
STAGE 2: Protocepts — Turning Ideas into Testable Formulas
STAGE 3: Feasibility and Risk Assessment
STAGE 4: Scale-Up and Pilot Trials
STAGE 5: Co-Manufacturing Transfer
STAGE 6: Stability, Shelf Life, and Packaging
STAGE 7: Post-Launch Optimization
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Check out our From Spark to Success Guide for more information about navigating through the stages of developing a new food or beverage product.