We're a small-and-mighty team of food scientists, chefs, quality-assurance experts, operations specialists, and marketers dedicated to helping companies develop and launch innovative food products from start to finish.

Natural Development brings innovation, collaboration and fresh thinking to product development for food and beverage clients big and small. 

Inspired by the idea of turning food and beverage development into a partnership, our founder and president, Dan Heiges, started Natural Development in Boulder, Colorado in 2007. Dan saw a need in the industry to educate people more thoroughly on product development—and the broader process of bringing products to market—so they could make more informed decisions down the road.

Our team consists of food scientists and chefs with diverse backgrounds, allowing us to offer expertise for any category, segment, diet or process. We continually have great relationships with our clients because of our ability to deliver award-winning products, to provide honest input, and to act as a support network even after formulations are finished.

We've made many friends in the food and beverage industry over the years. Current and past clients regularly stop by the lab with a follow-up question or a quick hello. We're also a member of Naturally Boulder, a close-knit natural products community in Boulder where we regularly attend networking events. We're even currently working with a few fellow members on exciting projects!