Guires food research lab: Bringing Over A Decade's Innovation In Health & Wellness Through Custom R&D & Manufacturing

Dr Radhika Ganesan

COO

Dr Radhika Ganesan

COO

The health and wellness contract manufacturing industry is experiencing significant growth, fueled by the increasing consumer demand for fitness, nutrition, and self-care products. As the marketplace expands, consumers are seeking innovative solutions in areas like dietary supplements, functional foods, skincare, and nutraceuticals. In this evolving landscape, contract manufacturers play a vital role, transforming ideas into high-quality, market-ready products by providing end-to-end services. Among these, the Guires Food Research Lab is leading the way. The firm has over half a century of combined experience, blends art and science elegantly, and employs chefs, food technologists, nutritionists, organic chemists, and pharmaceutical professionals to provide state-of-the-art tailored solutions for the food and nutraceutical industries.

Guires Food Research Lab aims to be a significant R&D partner for companies that wish to create innovative science based and market acceptable health and wellness products. “We go beyond services, we partner with clients to transform concepts into impactful products. With an iterative approach and advanced technology, our scientific team and strategists ensure market-ready solutions”, says Dr Radhika Ganesan, COO, Guires Food Research Lab. The firm focuses on innovation, quality and sustainability, which makes it a trusted partner in the increasingly competitive health and wellness marketplace.

Custom R&D Services
The company understands that different industries, such as Food and Beverages (F&B), cosmeceuticals, and pet nutrition, have unique requirements for formulation, regulatory compliance, and product functionality. By leveraging deep expertise and advanced technologies, the lab tailors its R&D services to meet these distinct needs. The approach focuses on understanding market demands, creating innovative products using techniques like encapsulation and novel extraction, and ensuring sustainability with ethically sourced ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. The firm also emphasizes strict regulatory compliance, rigorous testing, and validation to guarantee market-ready solutions. Additionally, the lab’s client-centric focus includes offering go-to-market solutions and IoT integration to support businesses in delivering cutting-edge products, ensuring they stay ahead of consumer trends and industry standards.

The company brings over 12 years of R&D project management expertise, ensuring efficient handling of diverse projects across cosmeceuticals, pet food, and food & beverages. Each division has dedicated teams for functional & non-functional aspects. Upon receiving a project, senior management conducts an initial assessment to understand client needs, followed by assignment through an ERP system. Relevant teams, such as the veterinary team for pet food or food experts for functional foods, are tasked with the project.

With a focus on innovation and tailored solutions, Guires Food Research Lab is transforming the health and wellness industry, one science-backed product at a time
Dr Radhika Ganesan //COO

Expanding Global Presence
Guires Food Research Lab has an ambitious roadmap for both the short and long term. In the short term, the firm plans to establish a fully operational office in the United States, capitalizing on the significant lead flow and market potential in the region. Additionally, the company aims to bridge the gap in India’s contract manufacturing landscape, by connecting farmers and local entrepreneurs to establish a network of manufacturers. With many products not being manufactured in India, the firm sees an opportunity to create a sustainable entrepreneurship program that empowers local farmers while addressing the lack of available manufacturers for specialized products. In the long term, the company intends to expand its global presence, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, with a focus on establishing manufacturing units in regions such as Dubai to enhance its international reach and capabilities.