Sabrina Lohmann

R&D Director

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BIOGRAPHY

Food Engineer with an MBE in Production Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Product Development, with over 15 years of experience in the biscuit industry, possessing extensive expertise in production and quality. Currently, she serves as the Director of R&D at Dauper, where she is responsible for the development and management of outsourcing projects with the world’s largest food companies

BPC 2024

Application of the Stage-Gate Methodology in a Biscuit Industry

The application of the Stage-Gate methodology in the biscuit industry involves a structured approach to managing product development projects from inception to launch. This methodology divides the process into distinct stages, each followed by a gate review where decisions are made based on predefined criteria. For a biscuit company, this means each stage—ranging from idea generation and concept development to product testing and commercialization—is carefully planned and executed. At each gate, the project is evaluated for technical feasibility, market potential, and alignment with strategic goals. This systematic approach helps minimize risks, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that new biscuit products meet both consumer expectations and company standards before they are introduced to the market.