Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog

Food product costings and inflation

Getting to grips with costs, margins and inflation

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 30 November 2022

Understanding your product costs and margins is crucial, doubly so in today’s inflationary environment.

How to sell to farm shops, delis and independents

How to sell to farm shops, delis and independent retailers

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 2 August 2022

Knowing how to sell to farm shops, delis and independent retailers can be a great first step in scaling your food business.

Snacking trends

Snacking trends – healthy, plant-based and more

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 4 July 2022

YouGov recently reported that 45% globally say they often snack between meals. Find out more about snacking trends and what we’re eating.

Crowdfunding for food businesses and other ways to raise finance

Crowdfunding for food businesses and other ways to raise finance

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 30 May 2022

If it’s time to scale up, there are a number of ways to get finance. From crowdfunding for food businesses to grants, find out your options.

How to make you product stand out on shelf

How to make your product stand out on shelf?

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 1 May 2022

How do you win the battle of the supermarket shelf? Find out how to make your product stand out on shelf with Tessa Stuart.

Best Food Business Podcasts List

The best food business podcasts in 2022

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 30 March 2022

The best food business podcasts are a great way to gain insights and learn lessons from other foodies, experts and founders.

How does the R&D tax credit work

How does the R&D tax credit work for food businesses?

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 28 February 2022

R&D tax credits are a fantastic initiative to encourage investment in innovation. But how does it work for food businesses?

20 of the best food festivals and events to attend in 2022

20 of the best food festivals and events for 2022

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 31 January 2022

We’re hopeful for face-to-face events this year, so check out 20 of the best food festivals and events to attend in 2022.

Use by dates and food waste - Morrisons make bold move with sniff test

Use by dates and food waste: Morrisons’ adopts the sniff test

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 14 January 2022

Morrisons is removing ‘use by’ dates own-brand milk. Find out about use by dates and food waste, and the pros and cons of the sniff test.

Market research for food businesses - on a budget

Market research for food businesses – on a budget

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 30 December 2021

Self-styled ‘shopper stalker’ Tessa Stuart’s advice for gathering valuable market research for food businesses.