Students learn first-hand how to develop novel food products, from concept to consumer, and gain valuable leadership, communication and teamwork skills in the process.
Their creations are entered into many different national contests, including the Idaho Milk Processors Association, California Almond Board Almond Innovations, Danisco Knowledge Award, and Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Product Development Competitions.
To find out how you can join this team, contact team advisor Dr. Girish Ganjyal.
Recognition & Awards
We are proud to share the accomplishments of the School of Food Science Food Product Development Teams! Teams have earned much national recognition since its founding in 1998, with over a dozen award-winning products.
2023
The Product Development team developed Midnight delight, a baked good made with unconventional ingredients like ube.
2019
Product Development team developed WelBodi, a healthful porridge designed to improve nutrition in developing nations.
2018
Team Tamuuji won 1st place at the IFT Developing Solutions for Developing Countries product development competition in 2018 with their dried sweet potato porridge project for malnourished mothers and children in Kenya.
2017
The Product Development Team won 2nd place at the American Association of Cereal Chemist International with their product Tahili Baklava.
2016
The Product Development Team won 1st place at the American Association of Cereal Chemist International with their product Quinoatas.
2015
The Product Development Team took 1st place at the American Association of Cereal Chemist International Competition for their product Brazilian Delight