Develop and Launch a Food Product Prototype Micro-Credential Level 5

This Micro-credential is the one module of the New Zealand Diploma in Advanced Cookery (Level 5) and Patisserie (Level 5). It has NZQA accreditation. There are 5 topics in this Micro-credential. Topic 1: Food product development, ideas, and market research. Topic 2: Developing prototypes. Topic 3: Testing your product. Topic 4: Market readiness. Topic 5: Taking your product to market and assessment Outcomes: Learners will be able to: Investigate market trends and demand and determine development opportunities for local food products. Research, develop and produce a food product prototype using local and seasonal ingredients. Calculate product costs and perform cost analysis to determine product profit margins. Design, develop and implement a food product prototype or menu item. Develop a plan of promotional activities for a food product within the local market. Present and showcase a food product prototype.