Whether they have a new formulation or revolutionary process change, processors have many options for lowering the odds of production snafus with new products.

What works in the lab might not be feasible on the line, and a pilot plant test will quickly determine that. Can process changes be accommodated on an existing line? Is small-batch production scaleable to full-size production? Will new equipment deliver as advertised for a processor’s unique product? The answers can be found at pilot plants, and a growing roster of state-of-the-art facilities are available to serve American processors.