Patric Food & Beverage Development

Patric Food & Beverage Development is a food science consulting firm based in Columbia, Missouri, founded by Dr. Alan McClure in 2014. The company provides research and development services, product formulation, and technical problem-solving for manufacturers and entrepreneurs in the specialty, craft, and functional food and beverage industries. They leverage scientific expertise in flavor chemistry and sensory analysis to create, optimize, and improve the quality and taste of food and beverage products, offering services that range from ingredient sourcing and process optimization to solving complex technical issues like flavor masking and bitter compound balancing.

By integrating scientific rigor with culinary expertise, the firm assists clients in navigating product development challenges to improve market-readiness and consumer appeal. Their services are designed to help food and beverage companies of various stages scale successfully by addressing technical bottlenecks and enhancing product performance. Through personalized project consultations, the team helps clients translate ideas into market-ready offerings, drawing on extensive experience in the premium and craft food sectors to ensure products meet specific budgetary and regulatory requirements while satisfying consumer preferences.