Food Innovation Research
Food Innovation research is focussed around the key areas of ingredients and products. Each of our scientists have specific areas of expertise that enable them to speak with authority on the vast majority of issues that come their way, and they continually update their knowledge through Leatherhead’s Member-funded research programme. We are constantly on the look-out for new technologies that can feature in our research and ultimately benefit our clients.
The individual ingredients and products that have featured in our research are too numerous to mention here, but you can contact us directly for further information.
Our research services fall under four main categories:
- Members Research Forums – This research is chosen by the Membership and is disseminated free of charge to Members as part of the Membership package. Past Food Innovation Forum projects include:
- Alternatives to Chemically-modified Starches
- Extension of Hydrocolloid Functionality & Healthiness
- Prediction of the Stability of Natural Colours
- Confidential Research – Research for a single company to tackle a specific issue.
- Collaborative Research – Research for several companies all interested in the same issue. We regularly undertake collaborative research projects relevant to the development of new products and the safety requirements of the food industry. Collaborative research allows you to reduce research costs, keep up-to-date with legislation and technology, increase the competitiveness of your company and provide an excellent opportunity to network and lead your industry. Recent collaborative research projects include:
- Accelerated Shelf-life Tests for Frozen Products
- Cryo-crystallisation: An Emerging Technology for Fat Reduction
- Salt Reduction
- Government Research – Publicly funded research to address national and international food policy issues.
To learn more about our Innovation & Development services, please contact Dr Wayne Morley.
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