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Food Science Agent

Instant formulation direction, regulatory flags, and competitor ingredient analysis. Powered by Open Food Facts, FlavorDB, PubMed, and EU/US/UK regulatory databases.

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Constraints Canvas

Map any innovation challenge against 5 feasibility dimensions before ideation starts. Downloadable framework used by innovation teams across F&B, CPG, and Automotive.

Behavioral Design Agent

Surface adoption barriers, decision triggers, and behavioral nudges for any product concept. Grounded in behavioral science literature and real consumer psychology research.

Business Case Builder

Auto-generate a back-of-envelope business case for any innovation concept. Market sizing, pricing benchmarks, variable cost estimates, and Total Economic Value โ€” in under 2 minutes.

F&B Trend Radar

Quarterly synthesis of the most commercially significant trends across functional food, beverages, sustainability, and novel proteins. Curated for R&D and innovation teams, not marketers.

Competitor Ingredient Scanner

Upload any product brief and get an instant map of how competitors are formulating in the same space โ€” ingredient by ingredient, with sourcing and pricing context from Open Food Facts.

Innovation Brief Generator

Turn a rough idea into a structured innovation brief in minutes. Constraint dimensions, target market, success criteria, and recommended agents โ€” ready to run in The BOX.

Digital Twin Lite

Test a product concept against a pre-built AI consumer segment โ€” no research data required. Ideal for quick directional validation before commissioning a full digital twin.

NPD Readiness Scorecard

Answer 12 questions about your innovation process and get a scored assessment across research, ideation, validation, and go-to-market readiness โ€” with specific recommendations.

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What to expect

Instant formulation direction – Go from product concept to ingredient base, concentrations, and nutritional profile in minutes, anchored to real products already on shelf.

Cross-market regulatory checks – EU, US, and UK regulatory status, permitted health claim wording, allergen flags, and upcoming regulatory risks in one query.

Competitor ingredient intelligence – See exactly what’s inside 2M+ real products. Find what Oatly, Huel, or any competitor uses, with sourced links.

Ingredient alternatives with trade-offs – Walk away with a prioritized shortlist and a clear picture of how The BOX fits your process.

Ingredient alternatives with trade-offs – Functional substitutes with cost comparison, regulatory status, flavour impact, and published scientific evidence.

Molecular flavour pairing – 225K+ flavour compounds. Find pairings, masking strategies, and sensory compatibility backed by molecular data.

Every answer sourced – USDA, Open Food Facts, FlavorDB, PubMed, FDA, EFSA. No black box. Every claim links to its source.