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What can the food and drink industry do to help achieve the 5% free sugars goal?

Leatherhead’s Jenny Arthur, Head of Nutrition & Product Development, has co-authored a research article published...
News 11 July, 2017

Getting immersive – exploring the potential of new technologies in consumer research

At June’s Sensory Day, Leatherhead Food Research’s members got to experience our new virtual reality set. With 91%...
News 05 July, 2017

‘I’m trying to eat less sugar’

Sugar reduction in confectionery is the focus of Leatherhead’s June column in Kennedy’s Confection Magazine. With...
News 27 June, 2017

Amazon acquisition of Whole Foods Market: A watershed moment?

The surprise announcement on Friday that Amazon is to acquire the leading US food retailer Whole Foods Market could...
News 19 June, 2017

Leatherhead interviewed in episode of BBC’s The Food Chain

The BBC's Emily Thomas speaks with Leatherhead's MD Chris Wells to learn more about mouldy food. Click here to listen...
News 01 June, 2017

It’s all in the flavour

Flavour in confectionery is the focus of Leatherhead’s May column in Kennedy’s Confection Magazine From melting...
News 31 May, 2017

All things personal – confectionery customisation

Personalisation in confectionery is the focus of Leatherhead’s March column in Kennedy’s Confection Magazine...
News 18 April, 2017

Who doesn’t ♥ Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s confectionery trends are the focus of Leatherhead’s March column in Kennedy’s Confection Magazine...
News 15 March, 2017

The challenges of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain

The food industry is still at an early stage in addressing the challenges of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Driven by...
News 09 March, 2017

Healthy sweets on the industry horizon

Health and wellness confectionery trends are the focus of Leatherhead’s February column in Kennedy’s Confection...
News 01 March, 2017