Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog
Update: EC ruling classes CBD as a Novel Food
A EC ruling may mean that hemp-derived foods and supplements will no longer be legal. What does classifying CBD as a Novel Food mean for producers?
The hottest vegan food products and trends
The number of vegans in the UK quadrupled between 2014 and 2018. What does this mean if you’re thinking about developing vegan food products?
Waitrose Food and Drink Report: the rise of the mindful consumer
Mindfulness of our wellbeing and environment is having a huge influence on the way we shop and eat, according to the Waitrose Food and Drink Report 2018-19.
Using cannabis in food products
The number of CBD consumers doubled in the last year. What is it, is it legal and how are people using cannabis in food products?
Flexitarians and the rise of meat-free meat
Plant-based alternatives to meat are getting increasingly sophisticated. Is the “bleeding” burger what the UK’s 22m flexitarians are waiting for?
What you need to know and do about allergens and food production
Around 1.5m in the UK suffer from food allergies. What should food businesses be aware of and how should they manage allergens and food production.
What your artisan food business can learn from the craft beer revolution
Craft beer is a significant trend but it isn’t just brewers who should take note. Artisan food producers of all types can learn from what’s driving it.
Sustainable, planet-friendly & ethical food claims
More and more consumers are looking at the bigger picture when it comes to their food choices. How can producers make the best choices for their products?
Cut calories by 20 per cent? What producers can do
Public Health England has laid down the gauntlet to food producers: cut calories by 20 per cent by 2024. What does it mean and what can you do?
The pick of food industry events for 2018
Food industry events are a great way to boost your knowledge and network or get your product noticed. Here’s our selection of the best events for 2018.