Bakery Formulation Specialist Needed - 20g flavoured Snack Cake

Project Title:Food Scientist Needed: Long Shelf-Life Formulation for 20g Packaged Snack CakeProject Description:I am launching a local, small-scale packaged snack cake business (producing 4,000 units/day) and need an experienced Food Scientist / Food Technologist to develop our formula.Our core product is a 20g packaged sponge/snack cake targeting an ambient shelf life of 4 to 6 months to displace stale imported goods.Scope of Work:Formulation: Develop a scratch recipe or a custom commercial premix blend incorporating the necessary humectants, preservatives (e.g., potassium sorbate), and emulsifiers to manage water activity ($A_w < 0.75$) and prevent staling/mold.Technical Advice: Advise on pH balance, mixing SOPs, and optimization for a semi-automated line (using a rotary oven and nitrogen-flush flow wrapper).Ingredient Sourcing Support: Recommend commercially available industrial ingredients or premixes accessible in East Africa/Middle East markets.Requirements:Proven experience in R&D or formulation for commercial/industrial bakery products with extended shelf life.Deep understanding of food preservation, water activity management, and baking chemistry.Please share brief details of your relevant experience with bakery shelf-life extension when bidding.