Examples of R&D activities typical for food and beverage companies may include:
· Developing new or improved food/beverage products to stay current with consumer trends (organic, gluten-free, easy preparation, etc.)
· Experimenting with ingredients or packaging design to extend shelf life
· Developing automated or optimized processing and packaging systems
· Developing new or improved sanitization methods to enhance food safety and quality
· Developing or improving software to help manage and facilitate services (online ordering, delivery status, etc.) or operations