Research & development

Our formula is simple: better research equals better results.
Better functionality. Better ingredients. Better performance.

Our pilot plant replicates a wide range of common cooking and food manufacturing facilities, allowing our research teams to explore and test ingredient system solutions within a real-world setting.

With competitive pressures rising, consumer demands increasing and the need for responsiveness mounting, Penford helps our customers seize tomorrow's prospects today. Penford's state-of-the-art research facilities produce numerous new ideas each year — a strategic strength customers look for in today's market. Our numerous patents are the result of innovative thinking and close customer collaboration to produce better ways of doing business.

We invite you to take a virtual tour now.

At Penford, research means business.