“Creative . . .  Scientific . . .  Experienced . . .  Results Oriented”

Since 1989 Merlin Development, Inc. has been providing high quality, cost effective product development and research services to the food industry. Our results oriented approach has attracted many outstanding clients. We are proud to count seven of the ten largest food companies in the United States as current clients.

Philosophy

Merlin’s philosophy is simple. Creative design of prototypes, formulas processes, and packaging, coupled with rigorous research standards will deliver superior results. Our love of great tasting food, coupled with the use of sound scientific principles and precise experimentation helps transform today's challenges into commercial successes. Merlin’s goal is to have our clients products succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Experience

Merlin understands all aspects of the development process. Our staff’s broad base of experience gives us a unique perspective of the food industry. We have the ability to anticipate and resolve product issues related to operations, engineering, distribution, sales and marketing.

Focus

Merlin's focus is on the development of a physical product via our culinary, product, process and package development expertise. We can also provide clients the broader range of services necessary to bring a product to market via our trusted network of experts. We can assemble the perfect team to fulfill your requirements.

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