Technical Services, Research and Development and Quality Assurance

As at December 31, 2008, Menu employed 36 staff for technical services, research and development, and quality assurance. Menu operates a focused research and development program to foster innovation. Research and development activities include developing new recipes, testing recipes, developing new manufacturing techniques and improving existing methods, materials and processes. As a part of its ongoing research and development program, and to ensure its products maintain a high level of palatability relative to the leading brands, Menu contracts independent kennels and labs to conduct feeding trials of its products.