case studies
screening. feasibility. test marketing. commercialization.
The major steps in Global Cuisine developing a new food product are divided into four phases: screening, feasibility, test marketing, and commercialization. Below we highlight the opportunity, approach and results of two case studies:
Doro Foods and Never Better Foods.
DORO Foods
Korean-inspired meal kit brand
From a heritage recipe to a market-ready product—without compromising flavor or integrity.
Mushroom Lover Udon Noodles Kit
THE opportunity
DORO brought a deeply rooted,
“gold standard” heritage recipe.
Global Cuisine Consulting translated that culinary vision into a scalable, manufacturing-ready system—bridging authenticity with commercial execution.
Roasted Garlic Udon Noodles Kit
Cheesy Korean Rice Cake Noodles Kit
THE
approach
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Refined the recipe for consistency and batch performance
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Translated kitchen methods into scalable formulations
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Sourced reliable, production-ready ingredients
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Provided foundational costing for commercial viability
THE
results
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Manufacturing-ready formula developed
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Scalable and repeatable production system established
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Ingredient sourcing pathways identified
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Clear direction for commercialization
THE
testimonial
Our experience with Chef Junnie was the best we've ever had with an R&D Chef. She knows her stuff and is very disciplined about process, which is critical when developing new formulas. We felt we were in extremely good hands and were confident that she would complete the work to our satisfaction. In fact, her work exceeded our expectations. She simplified our cooking process, gave us access to high quality suppliers, and was professional, efficient, and detail oriented. We plan to continue working with her on future projects for HGF.
Christine Gregory
CEO
Never Better Foods
Plant-based cheese innovator
Transformed a single product into a versatile platform—enabling broader market adoption and stronger commercial appeal.
THE
opportunity
Never Better Foods developed a unique plant-based cheese with strong potential across multiple channels.
Global Cuisine Consulting partnered to unlock its full versatility—translating the product into compelling, real-world applications for both foodservice and retail.
THE
approach
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Created diverse culinary applications across global cuisines
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Developed foodservice-ready formats (e.g., pizza, sandwiches, hot applications)
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Designed retail-friendly usage concepts to inspire consumers
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Showcased functionality including melt, texture, and flavor performance
THE
results
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Expanded product usability across multiple menu categories
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Demonstrated performance in both hot and cold applications
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Created clear pathways for foodservice adoption
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Strengthened retail positioning through consumer-friendly concepts
THE
testimonial
It was a pleasure and great success working with Junnie Lai. She was able to ideate, create and help us scale various plant-base recipes with a quick turnaround. Due to that, we continue to work with Junnie whenever we have a project that requires her skillset. I highly recommend her!
Douglas Kantner
Founder/CEO