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Using consumer acceptance studies to deliver market-ready products
Consumer acceptance studies help manufacturers gain insights into the acceptance of their products through consumer liking and disliking. Preferences can be inferred from a superior acceptance score of one product over another. For these reasons, many sensory professionals consider acceptance tests to be a better choice than a preference test. Consumer acceptance studies are designed -
How consumer preference studies drive product innovation and customer satisfaction
Consumer preference studies help manufacturers gain insights into how their products are perceived by consumers by evaluating the sensory attributes of products such as taste, texture, aroma and appearance. By analysing the data gathered from these studies, companies can refine their products to better meet consumer expectations, driving product innovation and commercial success. Consumer preference -
6 reasons to review the shelf-life of products
It is critical for food and beverage producers to regularly evaluate the shelf-life of their products to confirm the product remains safe to consume, maintains its sensory, chemical, physical and microbiological characteristics and meets any label claims. Regularly reviewing and updating the shelf-life of a product is not just a matter of compliance, but a