“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 six of the ten largest food companies in the United States as current clients.

Merlin’s philosophy is simple. Creative design of prototypes, formulas and processes coupled with rigorous research standards will deliver superior results. Our 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.

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.

While Merlin’s focus is on product and process development, we provide clients a complete range of services through our trusted network of experts. We utilize a variety of external resources and will assemble the perfect team to fulfill your requirements.

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