The Product Development Research Centre (PDRC) offers contract research and consulting services to food companies and associated industries. We work with companies of all sizes from small enterprises to large cooperatives and multinational companies.
We help food companies through a number of services that are tailored to their needs. We have expertise in product development, food chemistry, microbiology, flavour science and sensory science.
The extensive experience of our consultants and our unique access to the expertise and equipment within the Department of Food Science enables us to provide a wide range of services to the highest standard.
Consultancy Services
- Product and Process Development
- Shelf Life
- Troubleshooting and General Consultancy
- Food Safety and Food Spoilage
- Product Quality
- Flavour Science
- Sensory Science
- Analytical Services
If the above list does not cover what you are looking for please contact us – we can normally help with your request and if not we will offer suggestions of who may be able to help.
To find out a bit more about the work we do and how we have assisted companies and industries then please read some of our Case Studies.
Contact the Product Development Research Centre (PDRC)
Associate Professor Pat Silcock
Manager, Product Development Research Centre (PDRC)
Tel +64 3 479 7564
Email pat.silcock@otago.ac.nz