BCD iLabs offers Innov8 OS, an AI-driven software platform that accelerates food and beverage product development by optimizing ingredient formulations. The platform reduces experimental iterations and time-to-market for new products, supporting categories like plant-based and gluten-free. Innov8 OS streamlines R&D workflows from bench-scale to production.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Food and beverage companies face extended development cycles and significant R&D costs when formulating new products. Optimizing ingredient performance, achieving desired sensory attributes, and ensuring regulatory compliance often require extensive manual experimentation, leading to delays in market entry.
Solution
BCD iLabs provides Innov8 OS, an AI-driven software platform designed to accelerate food and beverage product development. The platform leverages artificial intelligence for formulation optimization, enabling faster prototyping and reducing the number of physical experiments required. Innov8 OS addresses challenges in areas such as plant-based alternatives, dairy enhancements, and gluten-free products, aiming to improve taste, texture, and yield. By integrating AI into the R&D workflow, BCD iLabs helps companies reduce time-to-market and enhance product innovation. The platform offers end-to-end functionality from bench-scale development through to managing production processes.
Target Audience
The primary customers are R&D departments within food and beverage manufacturing companies seeking to streamline their product development processes and accelerate innovation.
Features
- AI-driven formulation engine for optimizing ingredient interactions and product attributes.
- Reduced experimental iteration count by up to 6x compared to traditional methods.
- Accelerated time-to-market by up to 40% for new food product development.
- Capability to enhance protein content in dairy beverages and improve melt characteristics in vegan cheese alternatives.
- End-to-end R&D workflow management from bench-scale to pilot and production scales.
- Proprietary algorithms for taste profiling, texture enhancement, and yield optimization.
- Support for specialized product categories including plant-based, dairy, and gluten-free formulations.