Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog

What does natural mean for food?

What does natural mean for food producers?

Posted by Froghop on 30 August 2017

A preference for ‘natural’ foods is a key recent trend in the food sector. But what does natural mean for when applied to food product development?

New product development (NPD) dominates food industry research

Automation, Brexit and New Product Development dominate latest food industry research

Posted by Froghop on 26 May 2017

The 2017 Food and Drink Report from BDO paints a mixed picture of the food industry but Brexit, automation and new product development clearly dominate.

Why it's a great time to start a functional food business or launch an innovative new product

Why it’s a great time to start a functional food business

Posted by Froghop on 26 April 2017

Consumers are demanding healthy innovation and investors want a piece of the pie. Find out why it’s a great time to start a functional food business.

Top food events for producers in 2017

What food events should you be attending in 2017?

Posted by Froghop on 15 February 2017

If you want to learn more about production, trends, regulation and supply options or even just want to get your product tasted, food events are essential. Here are Froghop’s pick for 2017.

New food products for 2017

3 new food products to watch in 2017

Posted by Froghop on 29 December 2016

Food and drink product development is such an exciting area. As well as creating new products ourselves, we’re always interested in new products that are emerging. These new products are worth watching out for in 2017. At the Food Matters show in November we managed to try some really great new products. Reducing food waste, […]

10 foods banned in other countries

10 surprising foods banned in other countries

Posted by Froghop on 30 November 2016

You need to be aware of prohibited ingredients when creating your recipes. Sometimes the list of foods banned in other countries can be quite surprising.

Increasing demand for free from foods and ingredient innovations

Posted by Froghop on 31 October 2016

There is increasing demand for free from foods among consumers. What new ingredients trends should food producers be aware of?