Yoga Bar R&D Head to lead product development training for food industry 

This training is designed to benefit both working professionals in the food processing industry and students of food technologyFoodkida Inc., an educational platform specialising in food industry skill development, announces a comprehensive training session on New Product Development (NPD) featuring Kapil Rathor, R&D Head at Yoga Bar.
The three-hour virtual workshop, scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2025, aims to equip food industry professionals and students with practical insights into the food product development lifecycle. The session will run from 7 PM to 10 PM IST, making it convenient for working professionals to attend.
Rathor, who leads research and development at one of India’s prominent health food brands, will guide participants through various aspects of NPD, from concept to commercialisation. The session will cover crucial topics including custom food product development, line extensions, clean label formulations, and emerging industry trends.
“This training is designed to benefit both working professionals in the food processing industry and students of food technology,” says Akash Chakor, Founder & CEO of Foodkida Inc.  “Participants will gain practical knowledge about the entire NPD process, including prototyping, sensory evaluation, scale-up trials, and regulatory compliance.”
Key areas of focus include:
– Product ideation and technical parameter planning
– Benchmarking and prototyping methodologies
– Scale-up trials and sensory evaluation
– Packaging development and shelf-life testing
– Legal and regulatory requirements
– Documentation and commercialization strategies
The program requires no prerequisites, making it accessible to anyone interested in food product development. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in live discussions and network with industry peers. Interested participants can register through the given registration link.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEvNvpDnaAUZ93QYR8wgcmyyiYHM2hEcO7Z-0_ln1IV7ngVQ/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1663875176=NPD-25-NFS