Service
R&D / NPD
New product development, brief to launch
R&D and NPD is Silk Foods Ceylon running new product development from brief to first batch, covering concept, formulation, prototyping, shelf-life testing and the compliance documentation needed to launch. It is for brands and teams launching new SKUs or reformulating existing ones who want development and production handled under one certified roof.
Full new-product development from brief to first batch: concept, formulation, prototyping, shelf-life and the compliance documentation you need to launch with confidence.
How it works
- Brief and feasibility
- Formulation and prototyping
- Sampling and shelf-life
- Compliance and documentation
- Handover to production
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Learn more →R&D / NPD: frequently asked questions
- What does R&D and NPD at Silk Foods Ceylon cover?
- R&D and NPD covers full new-product development from brief to first batch. Silk Foods Ceylon handles concept and feasibility, formulation and prototyping, sampling, shelf-life testing and the compliance documentation you need to launch, then hands the locked specification over to production.
- Does Silk Foods Ceylon handle shelf-life and compliance documentation?
- Yes. New-product development at Silk Foods Ceylon includes shelf-life testing and the compliance documentation required to put a product on shelf. The team builds the supporting paperwork alongside the formulation so the product is ready to launch with the evidence buyers and regulators expect.
- Can Silk Foods Ceylon reformulate an existing product?
- Yes. R&D and NPD covers reformulating existing SKUs as well as launching new ones, whether to change ingredients, improve cost or meet a new market requirement. Silk Foods Ceylon reformulates, re-samples and re-validates shelf-life, then updates the compliance documentation before handing back to production.
- How long does new product development take?
- Timelines depend on product complexity, the number of sampling rounds and shelf-life requirements, so Silk Foods Ceylon scopes a schedule against your brief. Simple reformulations move faster than novel formats that need extended shelf-life testing. The team confirms milestones and lead time once feasibility is agreed.
Ready to start with R&D / NPD?
Send us your product, recipe or idea and our team will come back with a plan, samples and a quote.