City leaders, industry association representatives, university experts, partners, and media reporters all came to offer their congratulations, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. The Shen family, including Grandma Shen and her eldest son, also attended, their faces beaming with pride as they gazed upon the magnificent research and development center.

"I never imagined that Wanqiu was so capable, able to build such a large business!" Grandma Shen said with emotion, holding Zhang Lan's hand. "I was foolish before and treated her badly. Now that I think about it, I really shouldn't have done that."

Zhang Lan nodded and said, "Mom, Wanqiu is a capable and conscientious person. We owe our good life today entirely to her. We must support her from now on and not cause her any more trouble."

At the inauguration ceremony, Lin Wanqiu delivered a passionate speech: "Distinguished leaders, guests, and colleagues, good afternoon! Today, the 'Natural Taste' R&D Center is officially inaugurated. This is an important milestone in the development history of 'Natural Taste' and the starting point for our new journey."

Her gaze swept over everyone present, her tone firm and passionate: "From its humble beginnings as a small workshop to its current status as a well-known food company in China, 'Natural Flavor' owes its success to everyone's support and love. In the future, we will focus on our R&D center, adhering to the principles of 'natural, healthy, and innovative,' gathering top talent in the industry, introducing advanced technology and equipment, and concentrating on the research and innovation of new products to provide consumers with more high-quality, healthy, and delicious food. We believe that with everyone's support and help, 'Natural Flavor' will surely overcome all obstacles and achieve even greater success!"

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the room. Professor Li stepped onto the stage and spoke on behalf of the R&D team: "As the chief consultant of the R&D center, I feel a great sense of responsibility. We will devote ourselves wholeheartedly to the development of new products with a scientific and rigorous attitude, live up to the trust of General Manager Lin and everyone, and strive to develop more products that meet market demands and satisfy consumers."

Following this, city leaders delivered speeches, congratulating the establishment of the "Natural Taste" R&D Center and highly praising the development of the food workshop. They expressed their hope that the R&D Center would play a leading role in the innovative development of the food industry.

After the inauguration ceremony, Lin Wanqiu led the guests on a tour of the R&D center. In the laboratory, the R&D staff were conducting experiments with focused expressions; in the sample display area, various existing "Natural Taste" products and several samples under development were displayed, attracting the guests' attention.

"Mr. Lin, these new products look very unique!" A representative from an industry association picked up a sample of a new pastry and examined it closely. "This pastry has a very novel appearance. I wonder how it tastes?"

Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, "This is a multigrain pastry we are currently developing. It uses a variety of whole grains as raw materials, with the addition of appropriate amounts of honey and nuts. It has a soft and chewy texture and is rich in nutrients. We will continue to optimize and adjust the formula based on consumer feedback and strive to launch it to the market as soon as possible."

A reporter asked, "Mr. Lin, what are the R&D priorities for the R&D center going forward? Are there any specific plans for new products?"

Lin Wanqiu replied, "Next, our research and development focus will be on the health food sector. As people's living standards improve, consumers are paying more and more attention to health, and low-sugar, low-fat, and high-nutrient foods are becoming increasingly popular. We plan to develop a series of low-sugar health foods, including low-sugar pastries, low-fat sauces, and nutritional meal replacements, to meet the needs of different consumers, especially middle-aged and elderly consumers and health-conscious young people."

The reporters eagerly took notes of Lin Wanqiu's words, their eyes filled with anticipation. They believed that with the strength of "Natural Flavor" and the technical support of the R&D center, these new products would surely create a sensation in the market.

Following the visit, the guests highly praised the R&D center's facilities, research team, and product planning. They expressed their anticipation for "Natural Flavors" to launch more high-quality new products soon, injecting new vitality into the food industry.

After seeing the guests off, Lin Wanqiu returned to her office in the R&D center. The office had large windows offering a panoramic view of the entire factory area. Looking out at the bustling production workshops and the brand-new R&D building, Lin Wanqiu was filled with anticipation.

Professor Li walked into the office and said, "President Lin, during the visit just now, I noticed that many guests were very interested in low-sugar health foods. We can start with low-sugar pastries, using whole grains, whole wheat, and other ingredients, combined with modern technology, to develop products that taste good, are low in sugar, and are rich in nutrients."

Lin Wanqiu nodded and said, "Professor Li, that's what I think too. Middle-aged and elderly consumers are the main consumer group for low-sugar foods. They pay attention to health and have strict control over their sugar intake. We can first develop a few low-sugar pastries suitable for middle-aged and elderly consumers, such as low-sugar walnut cake, low-sugar date cake, and low-sugar multigrain cake, and then gradually expand to other categories later."

She paused, then added, "In terms of raw materials, we will select high-quality whole grains, nuts, red dates, etc., to ensure the nutrition and taste of the product. In terms of production process, we will minimize the addition of sugar and use advanced technology to ensure the shelf life and taste stability of the product. In addition, the packaging design should also cater to the preferences of middle-aged and elderly consumers, be simple and elegant, and highlight the characteristics of health and nutrition."

Professor Li agreed, saying, "Great! We'll hold a research team meeting tomorrow to clarify the research direction and division of labor, and start the research and development of low-sugar health foods as soon as possible. I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to develop new products that are welcomed by the market."

Lin Wanqiu looked at Professor Li, her eyes full of confidence. She knew that the completion of the R&D center was just the beginning, and the road to developing new products would be filled with various difficulties and challenges. But she had an excellent R&D team, the support of her family, and her passion and dedication to the food industry. She believed that as long as she persevered, she would surely succeed.

As the sun gradually set outside the window, it painted the sky a brilliant orange-red. Lin Wanqiu stood by the window, her heart filled with anticipation for the future. She could almost see it: in the near future, "Natural Delight" low-sugar health foods would be on the shelves of major supermarkets, receiving enthusiastic support from middle-aged and elderly consumers; the brand influence of "Natural Delight" would grow stronger and stronger, making it a benchmark enterprise in the health food industry.

And all of this will begin with the first new product development report from the R&D center. Lin Wanqiu took a deep breath, turned back to her desk, and began to organize the R&D ideas and plans for low-sugar health foods. She knew that as long as she was down-to-earth and dared to innovate, "Natural Taste" would surely have an even brighter future.