- generating new product ideas and recipes.
- modifying and improving existing recipes.
- designing processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale.
- liaising with marketing staff.
- ensuring that strict hygiene food safety standards are met.
scientific field, there are likely to be tests and other laboratory work in the course of a food technologist's work. These tests and experiments yield raw data and a food technologist may analyze the data to draw conclusions about the food products.
determines what can be improved in their industry and how to incorporate new technology, finds new ways to resolve problems, and further develops various processes.