
Food Product Development (R&D)
Concept to prototype to market-ready product — formulation, shelf-life, sensory and scale-up.
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Food consulting & R&D partner
Trusted consulting for R&D, regulatory approvals, and product success. From concept to commercialization.

Dr. Sowjanya Lakkoju
Founder — FoodTechnologist.in
Regulatory Consultant | Food Technologist
Trusted by leading brands
From startups to established brands, we’re proud to partner with innovative food businesses.
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Delivering real-world results through science, strategy and compliance.
13+
Years of Experience
In food innovation & regulatory consulting
180+
Projects Delivered
From concept to market-ready products
25+
Publications & Papers
In food science & technology
9+
Industries Served
FMCG, retail, HORECA, startups & more
Services
Deep technical knowledge with practical execution — helping brands move from concept to commercial success with confidence.

Concept to prototype to market-ready product — formulation, shelf-life, sensory and scale-up.
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Licensing, product approvals, documentation, inspections and audit representation.
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HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC and GMP implementation, internal audits and corrective actions.
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End-to-end guidance for food manufacturing units — layout, equipment, hygiene zoning.
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Nutrition panels, claims substantiation, packaging material and legal label approvals.
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FoSTaC-style food safety training for production, QA and leadership teams.
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Four steps, defined deliverables and no surprises along the way.

Turning food ideas into successful market solutions
Discovery call to map your product, market, timelines and regulatory exposure.

Literature, benchmarking and feasibility — a costed technical roadmap you can act on.

Formulation trials, shelf-life studies, documentation, licensing and audit readiness.

Scale-up, label sign-off, team training and ongoing compliance support post-launch.

Get expert guidance at every stage — from concept to commercialisation.
Let's build better food together
Get expert guidance, backed by science, experience and real-world results.