Driving Innovation in the Food Industry
ainia centro tecnológico is a non-profit association supporting innovation in the food industry. With over 1,000 member companies and 180 employees, it focuses on nutrition and health, food safety, industrial production, and sustainability.
Its sensory and consumer research unit, consumolab, bridges R&D and marketing to help companies succeed by combining qualitative and quantitative consumer research with expert sensory evaluations.
Expert Sensory and Consumer Research
consumolab provides customized studies, including descriptive analysis by trained panels and hedonic testing by consumers. Key areas include product innovation, development, optimization, quality control, sensory shelf life, and preference drivers. It also offers training and technical assistance for in-house sensory panels.
AINIA is accredited under ISO 17025 for sensory methods by ENAC, ensuring high-quality research standards.
