Services

• We have broad knowledge of food packaging, and can undertake specific projects to test packaging, etc.
• We can assist in connection with documentation and compliance with regulations for food-grade packaging.

• We have insights into industrial procurement behaviour and consumer behaviour.
• We have developed methods for generating consumer insights and combining them with sensory knowledge.
• We offer statistical software for analysing consumer data.
• We can facilitate innovation processes (through “Design Thinking”, open innovation and future scenarios).

• Analyses of protein and nitrogen compounds.
• Analyses of fats and oils.
• Pigment analyses.
• Microbiological analyses of feed and foodstuffs.
• Physical measurements.
• Mineral analyses.

• We offer courses in relevant areas that we research, including within the The ecology program and Local food program.
• We offer a service where one or more researchers/advisers can visit the company to get advice on production methods, quality, shelf life, etc.

• We have broad knowledge of raw material and product quality, and we can offer specific services to industry by agreement.
• We have broad knowledge of risk assessments and food safety/durability, and offer related services.
• We offer services related to measuring the quality and durability of food products, as well as describing processes and products.

• We understand the important markets for Norwegian seafood.
• We offer advice on sustainability and eco-labelling.

• We offer prototype and/or concept development services.
• We have experts in baked goods, meat products and food preparation and can offer services to industry.

• We carry out analysis assignments using Nofima’s trained assessors in the sensory laboratory.
• We offer advice and training for sensory panels, panel management and the use of relevant software.

Read more about Nofima’s test panel for sensory analysis

We implement in-vivo and in-vitro infection models in fish with bacteria, viruses and parasites.

• We have pilot factories for the production of commercial products for food (Biotep, Food Pilot) and feed (ATC).
• We have processing equipment that companies can use to test new production methods or improve existing processes.
• We can test new equipment and technology for the food industry.

• We can test equipment for food producers.
• We can test aquaculture equipment to investigate its biological effects on fish.

• We conduct business economic analyses of the seafood industry, including profitability factors and ripple effect analyses. 
• We offer these types of analyses to customers who need more specific and detailed analyses. These could be analyses of a specific region, parts of a value chain and/or a specific period of time.