This initiates the development of product and recipe formulation through a food consultant. They play an indispensable part by channelling their creativities and expertise towards the formation of a customized recipe in addition to offering comprehensive strategies that combine market requirements and company objectives. A food R&D consultant also assist companies in implementing food safety plans, obtaining certifications, complying with existing regulations, labelling, claims and allergen warnings, identifying cost-effective ingredients for the process, conducting sensory analysis and iterations for quality improvement, preventing product recalls etc.